Predictions & Statistics

So far, Toronto FC have built a campaign that leaves them 6 in the table on 12 points from 8 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, while the 10:11 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on D. Salloi (3 goals), R. Laryea (2 goals), D. Etienne (1 goals), with creative support from D. Mihailovic (2 assists), D. Salloi (1 assists), R. Laryea (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with B. Kuscevic, T. Corbeanu, N. Gomis unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Philadelphia Union sit 13 with 4 points after 8 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 1 wins, 1 draws, and 6 defeats, and the 6:12 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on A. Anello (1 goals), Danley Jean Jacques (1 goals), I. Vassilev (1 goals), with creative support from M. Iloski (1 assists), A. Bedoya (1 assists), C. Sullivan (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. Away from home, the split record of 1 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without A. Anello, Q. Sullivan, S. Olivas, that absence is especially important because it affects one of their main scoring outlets.