MLS: New York City FC vs Toronto FC: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 14, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Modified at :March 14, 2024 at 4:39 PM

The home team still have not won this season

This season, New York City FC have not gotten off to a great start in the MLS, having lost three straight games to start the season. They finished 11th last season, and they are already facing the same dilemma. In the last game against Portland, they took the lead in the 10th minute and ended up losing after conceding two goals in the last ten minutes.

Meanwhile, Toronto FC have made an excellent start to the season remaining unbeaten in the three matches they have played so far. With wins over Charlotte FC and New England and a draw over Cincinnati, the team is still in 5th position, but only the goal difference separates them from the top. It will be hoped that Lorenzo Insigne will inspire them this season to win the title with his red hot form.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 17 March at 5:00 AM IST

Location- Yankee Stadium

Form:

New York City FC (in all competitions): L-L-L-W-W

Toronto FC (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-L

Player to Watch

Santiago Rodriguez (New York City FC)

Throughout this season, the Uruguayan international has impressed his teammates with his performance. In his first three matches, Santiago Rodriguez scored one goal and looked lively in each game he played. He is a versatile player who can play a variety of positions in the final third. He has enjoyed playing in his preferred position as an attacking midfielder this season.

Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC)

Lorenzo Insigne has started the season in brilliant form scoring back-to-back in the last two matches. With two wins and one draw from three matches, Toronto remain undefeated so far. Now that he has adjusted to the league, he is starting to dominate matches with his all-round play. With his trickery and speed, he has helped contain pressure in the opposite half for the side.

Match Facts

New York City FC have lost the last three matches
Toronto FC are unbeaten in the last three matches
New York City FC have defeated Toronto FC in the last two matches

Injury and Teams News

As a result of cruciate ligament and knee injuries, Moralez and Magno will miss this match for New York City FC.

For Toronto FC, they are missing three players. Servania, Kerr, and Perruzza are all injured.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 25

New York City FC- 9

Toronto FC- 9

Draw- 7

Predicted Lineup for New York City FC vs Toronto FC

New York City FC Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Freese; Ilenic, Martins, Risa, O’Toole; Parks, Perea; Jasson, Rodriguez, Wolf; Bakrar

Toronto FC Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Gavran; O’Neill, Long, Petretta; Franklin, Flores, Coello, Gomis; Osorio, Insigne; Bernardeschi

Match Prediction for New York City FC vs Toronto FC

It has been a tough start to the season for New York City FC with the team losing its first three matches. Meanwhile, Toronto have started the season in fine form so they seem to be in good shape to win this match as well.

Prediction: New York City FC 0-1 Toronto FC

Telecast for New York City FC vs Toronto FC

All MLS 2024 matches including the clash between New York City FC and Toronto FC will be streamed on Apple TV worldwide.

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