At 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 2nd, the New York Red Bulls will travel to take on Toronto at BMO Field in Toronto, ON. This match features an away team (NY Red Bulls) that is 6th in the Eastern Conference (10-7-14) against a Toronto team that is 8th in the Eastern Conference (11-17-4). The ML odds for this match are +133.0 for the Red Bulls, +195.0 for Toronto, and +235.0 for a draw. The over/under goal line is 2.5 goals.
New York Red Bulls vs. Toronto Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: New York Red Bulls at Toronto
- Where: Toronto, ON at BMO Field
- Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
- Betting Odds NYR +133.0 | TOR +195.0 O/U 2.5
New York Red Bulls Preview
Heading into their match against Toronto, the New York Red Bulls have struggled as of late, going 0-3-3 in their last six matches. Overall, they are 10-7-14, sitting in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are just 3-5-7, while at home, they have been much better, going 7-2-7. In terms of being favored, they have been favored in 19 matches, going 7-3-9, while as an underdog, they are 3-4-5. Following this match, they will be on the road once again, taking on Atlanta United FC on October 5th.
The New York Red Bulls have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 17th in MLS in goals per match. They have been able to generate shots on goal, ranking 6th in the league in that category. Lewis Morgan has been their top offensive threat, leading the team in goals scored and shots on goal. He is 22nd in MLS in goals scored and 21st in shots on goal. Dante Vanzeir is the team's leader in assists and is 15th in MLS in that category. He is also 5th on the team in goals scored.
Heading into their match against Toronto, the New York Red Bulls' defense is 10th in MLS, allowing 1.4 goals per match. Over their last seven matches, they have given up 14 goals (2.0 per match). They have given up at least two goals in three of their last four matches. Their top goalkeeper, Carlos Miguel, is 24th in MLS with four clean sheets. He is also 23rd in saves with 65. Overall, the Red Bulls' defense is 16th in blocked shots and 13th in interceptions. They are also 7th in fouls committed.
Toronto Preview
As Toronto prepares to take on the New York Red Bulls, they find themselves in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 11-17-4. Overall, they have struggled on the road, going just 4-9-4, but have been better at home, going 7-8-0. In their last five matches, they have just one win, going 1-3-1. After this match, they will return home to take on Inter Miami CF on October 5th. In the standings, they are currently five points behind Charlotte FC and tied with the Philadelphia Union.
So far this season, Toronto has scored 1.2 goals per match, which is 25th in the MLS. They have scored fewer goals than their season average in three straight matches. Federico Bernardeschi is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net eight times, which is 47th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal, as he has 32, which is 16th in the MLS. Overall, Toronto is 26th in shots on goal and 28th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 53.1% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 11th in the league at 84.2%.
Heading into their match against the New York Red Bulls, the Toronto defense is 23rd in MLS, allowing 1.8 goals per match. They are also 21st in blocked shots and interceptions. Over their last five matches, they have given up nine goals, which is 1.8 per match. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson is 14th in MLS with six clean sheets and 22nd in saves. Overall, the Toronto defense has struggled this season, but they did hold the 24th ranked offense (Chicago Fire FC) to just one goal in their last match.
New York Red Bulls vs. Toronto Head To Head
The New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC have already faced off once this season, with New York coming away with a 3-0 win. New York had seven shots on goal compared to just two for Toronto.
New York Red Bulls vs Toronto Free Pick
Looking at how we expect this one to play out, we have it finishing in a 1-1 draw, with the payout at +235. This season, the Red Bulls have been the better team on the defensive end, allowing the 10th fewest goals in the MLS. Our projections have Emil Forsberg as the top goal scorer for the Red Bulls, and Lorenzo Insigne with the best chance to score for Toronto.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +235.0
