On Saturday, August 31st, at 7:30 PM, Toronto will host D.C. United SC in an MLS matchup. This game will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, ON. The line for a D.C. United win is sitting at +265 compared to Toronto's -115 line. The payout for a draw is currently at +290, and the over/under goal line is 3.5 goals. D.C. United is 15th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-12-8, while Toronto is 8th in the conference and has won two straight games.
D.C. United SC vs. Toronto Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: D.C. United SC at Toronto
- Where: Toronto, ON at BMO Field
- Date: Saturday, August 31st
- Betting Odds TOR -115 | DCU +265 O/U 3.5
D.C. United SC Preview
Through 26 matches, D.C. United SC has a record of 6-12-8, which has them sitting in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. They have struggled on the road this season, going just 2-5-5. Overall, they have been favored in 14 matches, going 4-7-3 in those contests. Their last four matches have been up and down, going 2-2. Following this match vs. Toronto, they will be on the road again, taking on Chicago Fire FC on September 8th.
Christian Benteke is the top scorer for D.C. United SC and is second in the MLS with 17 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is fourth in the league. Jared Stroud is the leader in assists for D.C. United SC and is 16th in the MLS. He has three goals, which is second on the team. This season, D.C. United SC is averaging 1.5 goals per match, which is 15th in the MLS. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. Their passing percentage is 76.8, which is 29th in the league. They are 6th in the MLS in corners and have had fewer corners than their opponent in 42.3% of their matches.
Heading into their match against Toronto, D.C. United's defense is giving up 2.1 goals per match, which is 27th in the MLS. Over their last four matches, they have given up an average of 3.0 goals per match. They are coming off a match against FC Dallas in which they gave up four goals. On the season, they are 14th in interceptions and 4th in blocked shots. Alex Bono has started 21 matches and has just two clean sheets, which is 30th in the MLS.
Toronto Preview
Through 27 matches, Toronto has a record of 10-14-3, putting them in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. They have won two straight matches and have gone 3-3 in their last six matches. Overall, they have been favored in 11 matches, going 6-5 in those contests. At home, Toronto is 6-6, and they will be at home for their next match vs. Austin FC on September 14th. In the standings, Austin FC is one spot ahead of Toronto, with one more point.
So far this season, Toronto has scored 1.2 goals per match, which is 24th in MLS. They have scored less than their season average in their last 10 matches. Federico Bernardeschi is their top scorer with 8 goals, which is 35th in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is 10th in the league.
Heading into their match against D.C. United, Toronto's defense is 22nd in MLS, allowing 1.7 goals per match. However, they have been better of late, giving up just 1.5 goals per match over their last six matches. They have also had some success against top-10 scoring offenses, holding the Philadelphia Union to just one goal and shutting out CF Montréal. Sean Johnson is 7th in MLS with six clean sheets, and he is 27th in saves with 47.
D.C. United SC vs. Toronto Head To Head
In the only matchup between Toronto and D.C. United this season, both teams scored two goals. However, D.C. United had eight shots on goal compared to just three for Toronto.
D.C. United SC vs Toronto Free Pick
Our prediction for this D.C. United SC vs Toronto matchup is to take Toronto on the money line at -115. Our projections are giving Lorenzo Insigne the best chance to score a goal for Toronto, and we have this match ending in a 2-1 Toronto win. Coming into the match, both offenses have been below average in terms of scoring, but they are also taking on two defenses that have struggled this season.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Toronto -115
