Major League Soccer: Red Bull New York vs Toronto FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 30 match between Red Bull New York and Toronto FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Red Bull New York and Toronto FC need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Sports Illustrated Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Red Bull New York approach round 30 as number 8 in the Major League Soccer table with 36 points on their account so far. With 28 rounds behind them, Toronto FC have amassed 32 points, placing them as number 11 in the standings.

Team form: Red Bull New York vs Toronto FC

Red Bull New York Form

Red Bull New York have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat New York City FC by 0-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 0-3 against St. Louis City, before achieving a 4-1 win against San Diego FC. Red Bull New York claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and lost three, scored nine goals and conceded 11.

Toronto FC Form

In their last three matches, Toronto FC lost against St. Louis City and Nashville SC by 3-1 and 2-0, respectively, and beat CF Montreal by 2-1. Toronto FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 12 goals to five.

Betting stats for Red Bull New York and Toronto FC

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

Players in form: Red Bull New York vs Toronto FC

Despite having scored only two times in his last 6 league matches, Julian Hall has actually netted 11 goals during this Major League Soccer season. He will surely want to add some more until the end of the campaign, and the upcoming match against outsiders Toronto FC should be a good opportunity for him to improve on his recent goalscoring ratio. In short, siding with Julian Hall to add another goal this season should be a bet to consider.

Popular markets: Red Bull New York vs Toronto FC

Full-time result

Red Bull New York claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing five. Toronto FC won one of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost six of the games in this run. Somehow Toronto FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches. Red Bull New York have not lost to Toronto FC in 14 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Red Bull New York scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Toronto FC only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Toronto FC managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Red Bull New York were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Red Bull New York have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Toronto FC.

Total goals

Red Bull New York saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Toronto FC, who managed to hit the net 1.7 times on average in these games. Toronto FC conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.