Match Pack: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC

Toronto FC hasn’t been faring well lately, failing to secure any points from their last five games, on both home and away grounds. They’ve averaged zero points per game and have managed to score in only one of these past five matches. Despite having scored twice in the last five fixtures, their strike rate at home suggests Orlando City’s defence will need to be in top form to keep them at bay. They’ve managed to find the net in their last four home games but have also remained goal-less in five home matches this season. With Toronto’s recent games indicating a likelihood of a few goals being scored, Orlando City will need to brace themselves.

Toronto enters the game under pressure, having failed to secure a win in their last five matches and only managing to score two goals. They’ll need to rethink their game strategy as they’ve failed to score in four of the last five matches. Without a goal in 17 games this season, it’s evident Toronto’s forwards need to step up their game.

Orlando City, conversely, heads into this match in stronger form. With 10 points from their last five games, an average of two points per game, and eight goals in the last five matches, they’re in a strong position. Having only lost one game out of the previous five, winning three and tying one, Orlando City looks to maintain their momentum against Toronto.

Based on previous stats, it’s likely that Orlando City will score in the next match. In 19 out of 33 games, both Orlando City and their opposing team managed to find the back of the net. Their recent games suggest a continuation of this trend.

As of July 4th, 2024, the two teams will face off in the MLS. The last matchup ended with Toronto beating Orlando City 4-1. Out of their previous 21 encounters, Toronto has won nine, Orlando City eight, with four games ending in a draw. They average 2.9 goals per game, with both teams scoring 57% of the time. Despite Toronto’s mediocre home form, they’ve managed to average 1.5 points per game. On the other hand, Orlando City has impressively averaged 1.33 point per away game this season.

Insights

• Toronto FC is going through a rough patch, having gained 0 points from the last 5 games, both home and away.
• Toronto FC has not been successful in scoring goals, with only 2 goals in the last 5 fixtures.
• However, Toronto has shown some offensive capabilities at home, scoring in the last 4 games in front of their home fans.
• Despite their struggles, Toronto FC games tend to have a moderate number of goals, with the last 9 games all ending with 2 or more goals scored.
• Orlando City SC, on the other hand, is showing strong form, having picked up 10 points from their last 5 matches, which is an average of 2 points per match.
• Orlando City SC has also shown a strong offensive performance, scoring 8 times in their last 5 fixtures.
• However, in head-to-head matches, Toronto FC has had the upper hand with 9 wins out of 21 previous meetings, compared to Orlando City’s 8 wins. 4 matches have ended as draws.
• Overall, both teams’ matches this season in the MLS have averaged similar results with Toronto averaging 1.5 Points Per Game at home matches and Orlando averaging 1.33 Points Per Game at away matches.
• Historical averages indicate a moderate amount of goals, with previous matches between Toronto and Orlando City averaging 2.9 goals.
• The statistic “Both Teams To Score” (BTTS) has happened 57% of the time in previous encounters between these two teams.
• Orlando City SC appears to be in a stronger form especially considering their recent streak of 4 games without loss whereas Toronto is yet to win a game in their last 5 encounters.

Match Forecast

• Toronto FC is likely to create and take many long shot opportunities due to their proficiency in this area, and Orlando’s weakness in defending against long shots.
• Orlando City SC might exploit Toronto FC’s weakness in defending against through ball attacks and attacks down the wings, as they are strong in creating chances through balls and attacking down the wings.
• Toronto FC might struggle to stop Orlando from creating scoring chances, as defending against these is their significant weakness and Orlando is good at capitalizing on scoring chances.
• Orlando, with their strong gameplay in comeback and protecting the lead, will likely maintain an advantage if they score first, due to Toronto FC’s very weak ability to finish scoring chances.
• If Orlando City SC gains the upper-hand, we can expect Toronto FC to fall into a defensive posture, playing more in their own half as per their usual style.
• Fouls could play a significant role in the match, as Orlando is weak in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas, which Toronto FC could exploit.
• Both teams will need to be cautious of through-ball attacks as both have weaknesses in defending against them.
• Given Orlando City SC’s consistency with their first eleven, we can expect strong play-making if these players are on the pitch.

Match Facts

The 2-1 result has been the most frequent outcome in games between Toronto FC and Orlando City SC, with three matches concluding like this. In the last nine home games against Orlando City SC, Toronto FC has claimed four victories, drawn thrice, and lost twice, with the overall goal tally reading 17-9 in Toronto’s favor. Looking at their last 20 meetings, Toronto FC has triumphed nine times, compared with Orlando City SC’s eight wins and three drawn encounters. The total goal count in these matches is 33-28, again in favor of Toronto.

The last time Toronto FC celebrated a home victory over Orlando City SC was back in 2018. Last season, Orlando City SC bested Toronto FC in both their matches, winning 4-0 at home and 1-0 away. Currently, Toronto FC is on a six-match losing spree in the MLS, while Orlando City SC enjoys a run of three consecutive victories.

Interestingly, 23% of Toronto FC’s goals are scored within the 46-60 minute mark. Orlando City, on the other hand, net 30% of their goals in the same timeframe. Toronto FC has had a losing streak of six matches, while Orlando City SC carries a three-match winning streak. Orlando City SC has managed to avoid defeat in their last four games.

In their recent encounters, Toronto FC has failed to register a win in their last three matches against Orlando City SC. They have also failed to score in five of their 16 home games this season. In contrast, Orlando City SC hasn’t scored in four of their 16 away outings. Alarmingly, Toronto FC has conceded in their last 19 matches.

Going into the break, Toronto FC edges their games 10% of the time, while Orlando City SC leads at halftime in 31% of their matches. The victor in their most recent encounter was Orlando City SC. The last match saw Orlando City SC triumph by a margin of four goals. Statistically, when Toronto FC is up 1-0 at home, they hold on for the win 50% of the time, while Orlando City SC boasts an 83% win rate when leading 0-1 on the road.

Indicatively, when Toronto FC trails 0-1 at home, they have not managed to overturn the game. However, Orlando City SC nets a win 27% of the time when they are a goal down on away turf. Performance-wise, Orlando City SC outperforms Toronto FC in the MLS.

In terms of form, Orlando City SC performs better than Toronto FC in their last five matches. Toronto FC hasn’t managed to score in their last two matches. Orlando City SC, on the other hand, hasn’t lost any of their past five matches against Toronto FC. In fact, over the last five meetings, Orlando City SC has won four times while drawing once.

In average terms, Toronto FC manages to score 0.6 goals against Orlando City SC, who, on the other hand, score an average of 2.6 goals against Toronto FC. The average total goals per match in meetings between these two teams is 3.2, with 1.6 goals on average in the first halves of these matches. As for home and away performances, Toronto FC nets an average of 1.1 goals and Orlando City SC 1.21.