Major League Soccer: Toronto FC vs DC United – Betting preview

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

Toronto FC and DC United are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Thursday at BMO Field, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

Toronto FC approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 11 in the table, having claimed 36 points this season so far. With 31 games behind them, DC United amassed 33 points, placing them as number 13 before their next fixture.

Form: Toronto FC vs DC United

Toronto FC Form

Toronto FC have seen it all in their last three matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 3-3 draw with Orlando City, before claiming 3 points in a 0-2 win against Red Bull New York. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Columbus Crew. Toronto FC claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew four and lost zero, scored 15 goals and conceded 13.

DC United Form

DC United lost their previous three matches by 4-1 against Orlando City, 2-1 against FC Cincinnati and 0-2 against FC Cincinnati. DC United are winless in their last six away games in the Major League Soccer, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded 17 goals while scoring seven themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Toronto FC and DC United

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Toronto FC and DC United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Toronto FC vs DC United

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Lewis Morgan, who is performing well for Toronto FC. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against DC United.The visitors will be looking to Kimito Nono to find the net once again, after managing three Major League Soccer goals for DC United in recent matches.

Betting markets: Toronto FC vs DC United

Full-time result

Toronto FC claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in five of the games, whilst losing two. DC United won one of their last 10 games away, drew five and lost four of the games in this run. Toronto FC did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. DC United conceded a goal in their 7 most recent matches.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Toronto FC scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Interestingly, DC United scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 21 consecutive home games Toronto FC played. 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, DC United kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Toronto FC have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with DC United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Toronto FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for DC United, who scored one time on average in these matches. DC United conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.