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

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 4 match between Toronto FC and Red Bull New York and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Toronto FC will look to justify their title credentials on Saturday when they take on Red Bull New York for a round 4 match in the Major League Soccer.

Looking at the Major League Soccer standings, the current difference between the sides is three points and ten places.

Team form: Toronto FC vs Red Bull New York

Toronto FC Form

Toronto FC lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 3-2 by FC Dallas and 3-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps. They turned the table by winning 0-1 against FC Cincinnati. Toronto FC managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew four and lost zero, as they scored 11 and conceded six goals.

Red Bull New York Form

In the last three matches, Red Bull New York beat Orlando City 1-2, won 1-0 against New England Revolution, and lost 0-3 against CF Montreal. Red Bull New York won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says eight goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats and facts for Toronto FC and Red Bull New York

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Toronto FC and Red Bull New York. 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 Red Bull New York

Djordje Mihailovic look like value in the goal scoring market with four strikes to his name in six Major League Soccer matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Julian Hall adds to his four Major League Soccer goals come this coming Saturday.

Popular betting markets: Toronto FC vs Red Bull New York

Full-time result

Toronto FC claimed a modest two 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 three. Red Bull New York won three of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost five of the games in this run. Red Bull New York did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home. Red Bull New York have not lost to Toronto FC in 6 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Toronto FC scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Red Bull New York scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Toronto FC played. Red Bull New York should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Toronto FC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Red Bull New York claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Red Bull New York have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Toronto FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Toronto FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Red Bull New York played across all tournaments. They scored 0.9 times on average in the process.