The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Orlando City lock horns with an impressive Toronto FC side in an important encounter at the Inter & Co Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando City vs Toronto FC Preview
Toronto FC are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side thrashed Simcoe County Rovers by a 5-0 scoreline in the Canadian Championship this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Orlando City, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by CF Montreal in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Orlando City vs Toronto FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Orlando City and Toronto FC are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won eight matches apiece out of the 19 games played between the two teams.
- Orlando City are unbeaten in their last eight matches on the trot against Toronto FC in MLS and have won each of their last four games in the competition.
- Orlando City have lost only one of their last 16 matches at home in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to April last year.
- Toronto FC secured their fourth victory of the season in MLS against New England Revolution this season - as many victories as they had achieved in the competition last season.
- Duncan McGuire has scored three goals in his first two games against Toronto FC.
Orlando City vs Toronto FC Prediction
Toronto FC have made an admirable start to their season and will be intent on making the most of their good form. Prince Owusu has been impressive so far and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Orlando City are yet to hit their stride this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Toronto FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 1-3 Toronto FC
Orlando City vs Toronto FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Toronto FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Toronto FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Prince Owusu to score - Yes