Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | MLS 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Toronto FC lock horns with Philadelphia Union at the Subaru Park on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Toronto FC are in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The Canadian outfit slumped to a narrow 4-3 defeat at the hands of FC Cincinnati last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Union were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Charlotte FC in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Head-to-Head
Toronto FC have a good record against Philadelphia Union and have won 14 out of the 32 matches between the two teams. Philadelphia Union have managed 11 victories against Toronto FC and will need to cut the deficit in this fixture.
Philadelphia Union form guide: D-W-L-L-D
Toronto FC form guide: L-W-W-L-L
Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Team News
Philadelphia Union
Holden Trent and Isaiah LeFlore are injured and will not be included in the squad. Andre Blake is yet to recover from his knee injury and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Holden Trent, Isaiah LeFlore
Doubtful: Andre Blake
Suspended: None
Toronto FC
Brandon Servania and Shane O'Neill are injured and will be sidelined for this clash. Prince Osei Owusu has recovered from his knock and will be available for selection this week.
Injured: Brandon Servania, Shane O'Neill
Doubtful: Richie Laryea, Tyrese Spicer
Suspended: None
Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Predicted XI
Philadelphia Union Predicted XI (4-3-3): Semmle; Harriel, Glesnes, Lowe, Wagner; Martinez, Flach, McGlynn; Gazdag, Uhre, Carranza
Toronto FC Predicted XI (3-4-3): Johnson; Rosted, Gomis, Long; Bernardeschi, Longstaff, Coello, Marshall-Rutty; Osorio, Insigne, Owusu
Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC Prediction
Philadelphia Union have shown flashes of their ability this season but are yet to hit their peak in the league. The likes of Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza can be lethal on their day and will need to step up to the plate this week.
Toronto FC have a good squad at their disposal but have flattered to deceive over the past year. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Toronto FC