Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024

Published at :May 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Modified at :May 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM

The visitors have the best defence currently in the MLS

Toronto FC will be shifting their focus back to Major League Soccer after entertaining their fans in the Canadian Championship. They hosted CS Saint-Laurent who plays in the Ligue1 Québec. An 8-1 scoreline helped them move into the semi-finals with an aggregate scoreline of 11-1. John Herdman’s men’s last MLS game had ended 5-1 in their favour against CF Montréal.

FC Cincinnati are reluctantly chasing Inter Miami who are currently table toppers of the 2024 MLS’s Eastern Conference. The Orange and Blue have a game in hand over the Herons and can lead the table for at least a few hours with a win before Inter Miami play against Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday. Pat Noonan’s side have conceded just 11 goals making them the strongest defensive outfit in the entire MLS division.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 12:30 AM UK (5:00 AM IST)

Location: BMO Field

Form

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

FC Cincinnati (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC)

Former Juventus player Federico Bernardeschi was the star of the show for his side in the last MLS outing. In a match that saw Toronto FC breach the goalline of Montréal five times, Bernardeschi netted a hattrick. This was the first MLS hat trick for the star player who has been in the USA since July 2022.

Luciano Acosta (FC Cincinnati)

Luciano Acosta was involved in all three of the goals his team scored in the last MLS game against St. Louis City SC. Acosta scored the opener with a penalty and helped assist the goals of both Yuya Kubo and Sérgio Santos. With these three goal contributions, the 29-year-old sees his name find the 14th place of the all-time MLS goal contribution standings.

Match Facts

Toronto FC lost two of their last three league fixtures
FC Cincinnati are on a winning spree of six consecutive games
The visitors have the best defence in both conferences combined having conceded just 11 goals

Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Luciano Acosta to score a goal anytime – +225 with BetRivers
Tip 2: FC Cincinnati to win this game – +130 with Bet365
Tip 3: Match to end with total goals under 4.5 – -700 with Bet365

Injury & Team News

A few setbacks before Toronto goes head-to-head with Cincinnati. The likes of Shane O’Neill, Richie Laryea, Jonathan Osorio and Brandon Servania are out injured.

The visiting camp will also be without a few players. Corey Baird, Alvas Powell, Aaron Boupendza, Miles Robinson and DeAndre Yedlin, all won’t be available for selection due to injuries.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 11

Toronto FC wins – 4

FC Cincinnati wins – 6

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

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

Johnson (GK); Rosted, Gomis, Petretta; Bernardeschi, Coello, Flores, Spicer; Longstaff, Insigne; Owusu

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):

Celentano (GK); Hagglund, Miazga, Murphy; Halsey, Nwobodo, Bucha, Orellano; Acosta; Kubo, Valenzuela

Match Prediction for Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati

The visitors’ strong defensive hold will come to their aid on this trip. FC Cincinnati are likely to emerge victorious and go top of the table in the Eastern Conference.

Prediction: Toronto FC 1-2 FC Cincinnati

Telecast for Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati

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

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