Only a few games have been played in the Major League Soccer so far, with Toronto placed 4th and New York City sitting in the 9th position.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Toronto form and stats
Toronto have only played one game here so far, a win. Last season their home statistics were 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from eleven matches.Toronto's previous game was a Major League Soccer match also played at home, ending 3-2 versus New England (placed 12th). The home side are looking to build on that result. In the preceding match a 3-1 victory visiting Philadelphia Union.
It's still early days, but we have some goal stats for the Toronto at home. 3 on target and 2 scored by the opposition; from 1 match.
Last season, Toronto's league statistics were 8 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses, resulting in a 8th position in the league. Over these 22 matches they scored 40 goals and conceded 35. Playing at home last season Toronto managed 6-2-3 (win-draw-lost) with 27 goals and 16 conceded.
New York City form and stats
One match played away so far for New York City and it was a tie. Last season the statistics for their away games were 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from ten games. New York City have had a generous will to share for some time now, running a streak of three draws in a row.New York City delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against Los Angeles FC (placed 1st) in their previous match; a Major League Soccer game. A draw for New York City before that, at their own venue hosting DC United (0-0).
2 goals so far away for New York City, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 2. All from 1 match.
Let's have a look at how New York City performed last season in the league. They landed a 3rd position in the league table after playing out 10 victories, 6 draws and 6 defeats. In total they scored 35 and conceded 27 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 2 - drew 3 and lost 5 with 14/21 goals scored/conceded.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Toronto won 3, New York City won 3 and 4 draws.Toronto missing players
New York City missing players
| Toronto | New York City | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 2 | 1 | Played | 1 | 3 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 100% | 100% | Over 3.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 50% | 100% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 100% | 100% | Both teams to score | 100% | 67% |
| 0% | 0% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 0% | 33% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | DC United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Toronto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | Montreal Impact | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 7 | New York RB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Union | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 9 | New York City | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Atlanta United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | New England | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 1 |