As the MLS season kicks off, FC Cincinnati will host Toronto FC at TQL Stadium on March 8, 2025. Both teams will be eager to establish their dominance early in the season. Cincinnati will be hoping to use their home field advantage, while Toronto FC will be hoping to earn their first victory. The match promises to be a fascinating battle of strategies and stamina.
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Under manager Pat Noonan's guidance, FC Cincinnati has experienced a rollercoaster start to the season. With 1 win and 1 loss in the bag, they stand on 3 points and sit 8th in the MLS table. Domestic performance has been to expectations with a win secured in their only match at TQL Stadium. But their away form from home has been less impressive, losing their only away match. Their expected goals (xG) are 2.8, while their defensive xG is much greater at 4.3, indicating potential vulnerabilities in defense.
Injuries & Suspensions:
• Alec Kann (injury)
• Nick Hagglund (injury)
• Gerardo Valenzuela (injury)
• Luca Orellano (injury)
• Sergio Santos (injury)
Last Match Report & Stats:
Against Tigres UANL, FC Cincinnati played a rough last game. Even though they worked hard to try and secure the win, they were not successful, and everyone could sense in which direction they needed to step up.
Team Streaks:
• No losses in 3 home matches
• Matches with more than 2.5 goals: 4/5
• Both teams scoring: 4/5
Toronto FC Preview
Under the stewardship of Robin Fraser, Toronto FC have not had a good start to their MLS campaign. With 1 draw and 1 loss, they have collected 1 point and occupy 12th position on the table. They have not played home yet and played both games away, which resulted in a draw and a loss. Their xG is 2.4, quite close to their defensive xG of 2.3, which suggests balance between their attacking and defensive plays.
Injuries & Suspensions:
• Raoul Petretta (injury)
• Richmond Laryea (injury)
• Derrick Etienne (injury)
Last Match Report & Stats:
Toronto FC's recent match against Orlando City SC resulted in a 4-2 defeat. Despite their efforts, defensive lapses led to their downfall.
Team Streaks:
• No wins in 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 consecutive matches
• Matches with more than 2.5 goals: 4/5
Head to Head
In the past, FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC have played 12 times. Cincinnati dominates with 7 wins, and Toronto has 4 wins and 1 tie. Cincinnati has scored 22 goals to Toronto's 17 in these encounters. Of particular interest, their latest match on May 25, 2024, was a close 4-3 victory by Cincinnati at BMO Field.
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Expert Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): With both sides having witnessed goals from both sides in 4 of their previous 5 matches, it would be wise to bet on both teams to score.
Over 2.5 Goals: Since most of the recent games played by these two teams have yielded more than 2.5 goals, this bet is worthwhile.
FC Cincinnati to Win: With Cincinnati's strong home form and Toronto's defensive issues, a bet on a home win is in order.
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