Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC Prediction: The Home side is desperate

Orlando City welcomes Toronto FC to the Exploria Stadium for another exciting MLS clash. Orlando City won the previous encounter 1-0 and look set to do the double in front of thousands of fans. The first half was pretty quiet on both ends, as both teams played a goalless draw. But the match ended in a dramatic style after Orlando City snatched a late win through Kyle Smith’s goal in the 92nd minute. Their efforts paid off, as they dominated the majority of the game taking 52% of the possession and 6 shots on target.

In the Eastern Conference table, Orlando City SC are 5th with 42 points and Toronto are 13th with 34 points. Orlando faces a tough competition for the 5th spot from 6th place Cincinnati who are on the same point as them.

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Orlando City SC have suffered a dip in form after suffering 2 defeats in their last 2 matches. Philadelphia trashed them 5-1 and they went to lose 1-0 against Atlanta United last time out. Against Atlanta United, they played out a goalless 0-0 draw in the first half but Atlanta went up ahead in the 72nd minute as Thiago Almada scored the only goal to give the visitors a win. Orlando will be looking to put that behind them and fight for a win against a struggling opposition.

Orlando City have seen more than 2.5 goals scored in 5/6 games and in 4/5 games, less than 4.5 cards have been shown. In 8/9 matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

Robin Jansson is doubtful for this match while Jack Lynn, Alexandre Pato and Joey DeZart are out due to injuries.

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Toronto FC are one of the poorest teams in the conference this season. They managed to pick up just 1 win in their last 5 matches. They lost their last game 4-2 against Atlanta United and before that they lost 4-3 to CF Montreal. Against Atlanta United, the two sides played out a goalless draw in the first half before Juan Sanchez Purata gave Atlanta the lead in the 47th minute. Ayo Akinola drew both sides level in the 52nd minute but Toronto could not contain the hosts who restored the lead only 10 minutes later. In the 67th minute, Federico Bernardeschi converted from the penalty spot to draw Toronto FC level. But the hosts soon gave the visitors a shocker, scoring two more goals in the 74th and 88th minute to condemn Toronto to a defeat.

Toronto FC are without a win in 3 games and they have not kept a clean sheet in 3 games. In 7/8 matches, more than 2.5 goals have been scored and both teams have scored. In 5/7, less than 4.5 cards have been shown and in 4/5 games, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

These two teams have played 18 times against each other. Toronto FC lead with 9 wins while Orlando City SC have 6 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw.

Orlando City SC have no loss in 5 games against Toronto FC and Toronto FC are without a clean sheet in their last 5 matches against Orlando City. In 5/6 matches, less than 2.5 goals have been scored and Orlando City have opened scoring in 4/5 matches. In 8/9 matches between them, less than 4.5 cards have been shown and in 6/7 matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

Orlando City are desperate to return to winning ways and this match looks like the right match to do so. Toronto FC have no real chance of pulling a surprise here far away from home. So I expect the home side to pick up a vital 3 points and get back on track.

• Bet on Team 1 to Score Goal 1 at 1.69 Odds
• Bet on Orlando City to Win at 2 Odds
• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds