New York City FC vs Toronto FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Pigeons came out on top when they last faced the Reds.

New York City FC are set to lock horns with Toronto FC in round 21 of the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. The interesting Eastern Conference fixture between the two teams will be played at Yankee Stadium.

New York City FC will be at home, and they will be looking to use it to their advantage. Despite being a home fixture for them, the Pigeons might be somewhat low on confidence as they tasted defeat at the hands of Montreal in their last Major League Soccer fixture against CF Montreal. They are placed in ninth place on the points table.

Having won only four games in their 19 league matches this season, Toronto FC are placed in 13th spot on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. The season is not going in their favour.

This might be a ray of hope for them as they are coming in after securing a dominating 3-0 win over the Portland Timbers in their last game. The Reds will be looking to continue with their momentum here.

Kick-off:

• Location: New York City, USA
• Stadium: Yankee Stadium
• Date: Friday, July 4
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST (Thursday, July 3; 23:30 GMT/ 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

New York City FC: W-L-D-W-L

Toronto FC: L-L-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)

With eight goals and three assists, Hannes Wolf is the top goal-getter for New York City FC in the MLS this time around. He has scored four goals in the last three games and is going to cause issues for the opponent’s defence. Even though he failed to find the net in the last game, Wolf is one of the important men in the final third.

Tyrese Spicer (Toronto FC)

Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, the 24-year-old forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors. Tyrese Spicer found the net once in the last MLS match against the Timbers. He will be looking to step up to help his side in the final third. Spicer can create plays from outside the box to help his side.

Match Facts

• The Reds have not been able to win any of their last five matches against the Pigeons.
• New York City FC have scored 14 goals in the last five fixtures against Toronto FC.
• Toronto FC are unbeaten in their last two games.

New York City FC vs Toronto FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• New York City FC to win @8/13 bet365
• Hannes Wolf to score @9/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 Unibet

Injury and Team News

New York City FC will be without the services of James Sand, Keaton Parks and Malachi Jones due to their injuries. Tayvon Gray will sit out due to his suspension.

Toronto FC will miss out on the services of Federico Bernardeschi, Henry Wingo, Jonathan Osorio and three other squad members as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 28

New York City FC won: 12

Toronto FC won: 9

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

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

Romero (GK); Tanasijevic, Martins, Haak, Risa; Perea, Morález; Ojeda, Fernández, Wolf; Bakrar

Toronto FC predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Johnson (GK); Thompson, Long, Rosted, Petretta; Coello; Corbeanu, Longstaff, Dominguez, Spicer; Brynhildsen

Match Prediction

It is going to be an interesting contest between the two teams, with the winning team securing three points. New York City FC are likely to come out on top and defeat Toronto FC in the upcoming MLS 2025 contest.

Prediction: New York City FC 3-1 Toronto FC

Telecast Details

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