Match Pack: New York City FC vs Toronto FC
Based on the previous meetings and their current form, we predict a close match between Toronto and New York City FC. Toronto has the advantage of playing at home and has shown better performance so far this season, averaging 1.5 points per game in home matches. However, New York City FC shouldn’t be underestimated, as they have won 7 out of 22 previous meetings between the two teams. Based on their past encounters, we predict both teams will score (BTTS), and there will be over 2.5 goals. Our final prediction is Toronto 2-1 New York City FC.
Getting reps in
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) April 26, 2023
For NYCFC, a three-game homerun gave comfort and regularity. NYCFC earned two victories and a tie with the help of a raucous home crowd. That seven-point-from-nine platform has helped the Boys in Blue climb the table, but Nick Cushing is not resting on his laurels. The Head Coach emphasised the need of improving away form, which may begin on Saturday against Toronto FC.
TFC is now ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference and will be eager to win the victory and move closer to the playoffs. With both sides eager to win, it promises to be a significant step towards their respective ambitions.
South Beach 👉 Northside 🍁@TweetsbyAime | #TFCLive
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) April 25, 2023
Building chemistry is something Cushing has talked about early in the season. While many people associate it with the team’s offensive play, it is as appropriate to the team’s defensive strength.
After Saturday’s win over FC Dallas, Cushing praised the individual efforts of Maxime Chanot, Thiago Martins, and Luis Barraza, but the next stage is for the team’s defensive system to gel and provide a clean sheet. NYCFC’s last clean sheet came against Inter Miami CF in mid-March, and they have won 11 of their past 18 games. Cushing and his players will be looking for more points as they strive to improve on last season’s performance, and keeping more clean sheets might help.
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— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) April 26, 2023
Key Insights:
– Toronto has won 8 out of 22 matches against New York City FC in the last few seasons.
– New York City FC has won 7 out of 22 matches against Toronto in the last few seasons.
– 7 matches between these teams have ended in a draw.
– Toronto has an average home form while New York City FC is performing poorly away.
– Previous matches between these teams have averaged 3.41 goals while BTTS has happened 59% of the time.
– Toronto has averaged 1.5 Points Per Game at home matches this season in MLS.
– New York City FC has averaged 0.5 Points Per Game at away matches this season in MLS.
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— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) April 26, 2023
Possible events in the clash between Toronto FC and New York City FC:
– New York City FC dominating possession with their short pass and possession-focused style.
– Toronto FC defending deep and playing in their own half to neutralize New York City’s attacking play.
– Toronto FC relying on creating chances through through balls and individual skill to break down New York City’s defense.
– New York City FC constantly attempting long shots due to Toronto’s weakness in defending against them.
– Toronto FC vulnerable to through ball attacks, which New York City FC could exploit.
– New York City FC strong in creating chances using through balls, which could be a key factor in their attacking play.
– Toronto FC struggling to defend attacks down the wings, which New York City FC could take advantage of.
– Toronto FC could play the offside trap defensively to catch New York City FC’s attackers off guard.
– Both teams weak in defending set pieces, making it a potential area for goals to be scored.
New York City FC will probably score due to a through ball, whereas it is probable for them to go offside frequently.
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— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) April 26, 2023