Match Analysis: Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union

As Toronto FC prepares to face Philadelphia Union, they’re trudging into the match on a worrying run, having failed to secure any points from their last 5 outings. With the backdrop of a dismal run, Toronto has still managed to maintain a pattern of scoring in their home games, suggesting they could find the net against Philadelphia. Having netted in all home games this season, they will be eager to continue this streak, especially after witnessing a goal-filled streak in their recent matches, with 16 goals seen cumulatively in the last 5 games. However, their defensive frailties remain evident, as they haven’t kept a clean sheet in these fixtures, hinting at potential goals for their opponents.

Philadelphia Union’s recent form hasn’t been particularly inspiring either, collecting just 1 point in their last 5 matchups. Despite this, they’ve shown some attacking capability, finding the back of the net 8 times during the same period. Their ability to score away from home could come in handy as they play a Toronto side struggling defensively. Historically, encounters between these two have favored goals, with an average of 2.91 goals per match.

Both teams are in a rut and scoring against each other previously suggests a contest potentially full of action. While the pressure mounts for both sides to reinvigorate their campaigns, expect each to aim for goals, potentially resulting in another high-scoring affair with both Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union having a point to prove. Given the form and head-to-head stats, we might see another instance of BTTS, with Philadelphia perhaps having a slight edge considering their superior away performance this season.

Insights

• Toronto FC has picked up 0 points in their last 5 games.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) landed in 3 of Toronto’s last 5 games.
• Toronto has scored in all home games this season.
• Toronto’s last 7 games ended with 3 or more goals.
• Philadelphia Union has picked up 1 point in their last 5 games.
• BTTS landed in 3 of Philadelphia Union’s last 5 games.
• Philadelphia Union has not won in their last 5 games, with 1 draw and 4 losses.
• Both teams have a high BTTS percentage for the season, with Philadelphia Union at 73% and Toronto at 57%.
• Toronto has won 15 of the 35 meetings against Philadelphia Union, Philadelphia Union won 11, and 9 matches ended in draws.
• Toronto has averaged 0.71 Points Per Game in home matches this season.
• Philadelphia Union has averaged 2 Points Per Game in away matches this season.
• Historical matches between the two teams average 2.91 goals per game, with BTTS occurring 60% of the time.
• Toronto scored in their last 11 home games.
• Philadelphia Union scored 8 goals in their last 5 fixtures.

Match Facts

• Toronto FC’s most frequent home result against Philadelphia Union is 2-1, occurring in four matches.
• In their last 17 home encounters with Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC has won 10, drawn 4, and lost 3, with a goal difference of 32-22 favoring Toronto.
• Out of their last 36 meetings, Toronto FC has 15 wins, 9 draws, and Philadelphia 12 victories; Philadelphia leads the goal tally 53-50.
• Philadelphia Union last triumphed away against Toronto FC in 2019.
• Last season’s encounters ended 2-1 to Toronto (home) and a 0-0 draw (in Philadelphia).
• Toronto FC scores 31% of its goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
• Philadelphia Union scores 30% of its goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• Philadelphia Union is undefeated in their last 8 matches.
• Toronto FC hasn’t lost at home to Philadelphia Union in the last 4 meetings.
• Toronto FC failed to score in 5 of their 7 home MLS games this season.

• Philadelphia Union failed to score in just 1 of their 6 away MLS games this season.
• Federico Bernardeschi leads Toronto FC with 4 goals; Thai Baribo has 11 for Philadelphia.
• Philadelphia Union has scored in 8 consecutive matches.
• Toronto FC wins the first half in 19% of their matches, compared to Philadelphia Union’s 43%.
• In terms of halftime victories, Toronto FC has 19% while Philadelphia Union has 43%.
• Toronto FC won their last encounter against Philadelphia Union by 1 goal.
• Toronto wins 42% of home matches when leading 1-0, while Philadelphia wins 60% away when up 0-1.
• Toronto wins 11% of home games when trailing 0-1; Philadelphia wins 12% when down 1-0 away.
• Philadelphia Union’s MLS performance is superior to Toronto FC’s.
• Philadelphia Union’s recent form in the last 5 matches is better than Toronto FC’s.
• In their last 5 meetings, both Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union have won 2 matches each, with 1 draw.
• The average goals scored per match between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union is 3.4, with 1.6 goals on average in the first half.
• Toronto FC averages 0.84 goals at home, while Philadelphia Union averages 1.95 goals away.
• Philadelphia Union is currently on a 3-match winning streak.