Toronto FC versus New York City FC just too close to call

Toronto FC and New York City FC face off this Saturday at the BMO Field in an intriguing match in the MLS. Currently, John Herdman's team are 3rd in the table with 19 points, while Nick Cushing's team are 7th with 14 points.

After facing CS Saint-Laurent in Canadian Championship, Toronto FC turn their attention to the MLS where they challenge New York City FC. On arrival at this matchday, John Herdman's team is on a scoring run that has seen them score at least one goal a game in their past 4 matches in the MLS 2024. A look back at the history books shows that Toronto FC and Nick Cushing's team have faced each other twenty-six times, with New York City FC holding the advantage: 10 victories, against 9 victories of John Herdman's team. Specifically in the BMO Field, Toronto FC have the advantage in the duels against Nick Cushing's team: 6 wins in 12 games, while New York City FC have 4 wins.

Considering only the MLS, there have been twenty-four games played between the two teams, with 9 wins for Toronto FC, 7 draws and 8 wins for New York City FC.

Considering the MLS 2024, from Toronto FC's most influential players, Federico Bernardeschi is the most used player in a total of 11 games (990 min). Prince Owusu has scored 5 goals, the most across Toronto FC's squad. As for New York City FC, Hannes Wolf has entered the field 11 times, and Thiago Martins has played the most minutes (990). Santiago Rodríguez is their current best scorer with 4 goals.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with New York City FC winning 2-1. It is expected to be a competitive match, that can fall to either side.