Major League Soccer: Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Toronto FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Philadelphia Union swing by on Thursday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Ranked as number 4 in the Major League Soccer standings, Toronto FC, have so far collected 12 points this season, while Philadelphia Union collected three points. This puts them up as number 15 after seven rounds.

Team form: Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union

Toronto FC Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Toronto FC managed to beat Colorado Rapids 3-2, before drawing 1-1 with FC Cincinnati. Most recently, they had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Austin FC. Toronto FC won three of their previous six matches at BMO Field in the Major League Soccer. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring 14 goals to ten against.

Philadelphia Union Form

In their last three matches, Philadelphia Union lost against Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC by 1-2 and 2-1, respectively, and beat CF Montreal by 1-2. Philadelphia Union claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats for Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union

Daniel Salloi is showing good form for Toronto FC, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Jesus Bueno scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union

Full-time result

Toronto FC won three of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew seven and lost none. Philadelphia Union won four games, drew one and lost five in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Toronto FC are without defeat in 6 matches on the spin. Toronto FC are on an amazing streak of now 12 games at home in a row without defeat. Philadelphia Union conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Toronto FC scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Philadelphia Union scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Toronto FC games Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Philadelphia Union games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Toronto FC managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Philadelphia Union kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Both Team have scored in 7 last consecutive meetings between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union when playing at BMO Field.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Toronto FC, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Philadelphia Union, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.4 times goals per game themselves. Philadelphia Union conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.