Predictions & Statistics

So far, Toronto FC have built a campaign that leaves them 6 in the table on 13 points from 9 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, while the 10:11 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Going forward they rely heavily on D. Salloi (3 goals), J. Sargent (2 goals), K. Franklin (2 goals), with creative support from D. Salloi (2 assists), D. Mihailovic (2 assists), A. Coello (2 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, the record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests 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.

Atlanta United FC approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 15 with 4 points from 9 matches. Across the season they have posted 1 wins, 1 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 6:12 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on A. Miranchuk (4 goals), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1 goals), F. Picault (1 goals), with creative support from M. Almiron (3 assists), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1 assists), E. Baez (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without Sergio Santos, M. Almiron, S. Alzate, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.