Toronto FC vs Orlando City Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Orlando City take on Toronto FC in an important encounter at the BMO Field on Wednesday. Both teams have flattered to deceive this season and will want to win this game.
Toronto FC vs Orlando City Preview
Orlando City are in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of New York City FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Toronto FC, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts suffered a 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Toronto FC vs Orlando City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Toronto FC have a slight edge over Orlando City and have won nine out of the 20 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Orlando City's eight victories.
- Toronto FC were on a winless run of eight matches on the trot before they picked up a 2-1 victory away from home against Orlando City in the reverse fixture in April this year.
- Toronto FC have suffered defeat in their last three matches at home in MLS - their longest such run in the competition since the beginning of July 2023.
- Orlando City have won only one of their last seven matches in MLS and have conceded multiple goals in their last four matches in the competition.
Toronto FC vs Orlando City Prediction
Toronto FC are currently in the midst of a slump and will need their Italian superstars to step up yet again on Wednesday. Federico Bernardeschi has been prolific for the hosts and will need to be at his best in this match.
Orlando City have been shockingly poor this season and cannot afford to slip up in this match. Toronto FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Toronto FC 2-1 Orlando City
Toronto FC vs Orlando City 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: Federico Bernardeschi to score - Yes