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New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC will battle for three points in the 2024 Leagues Cup on Saturday. The game will be played at the Red Bull Arena and is the opening game in Group J.
NYRB are coming into the game fresh off a 3-1 victory over Cincinnati at the same venue in MLS last weekend. Lewis Morgan scored a brace, with his goals coming either side of Kyle Duncan's strike to put his side 3-0 up by the hour-mark. Corey Baird scored what proved to be a consolation strike for the visitors midway through the second half.
Toronto, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 1-0 away win over fellow Canadians CF Montreal in MLS Eastern Conference. Richie Laryea's 38th-minute strike was the difference between the two sides.
They will now turn their focus to the continental competition, where they have been grouped alongside Red Bulls and Pachuca.
New York Red Bulls vs Toronto Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have 23 wins from the last 46 head-to-head games. Toronto were victorious 10 times while 10 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in June 2024 when New York Red Bulls claimed a 3-0 home win in MLS.
- The last four head-to-head games have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet.
- New York Red Bulls are unbeaten in their last eight games (six draws).
- Toronto's victory over Montreal ended a run of 10 successive games involving them to produce over 2.5 goals.
- Four of Red Bulls' last five games have witnessed goals at both ends.
New York Red Bulls vs Toronto Prediction
Red Bulls are unbeaten in the last 10 head-to-head games, winning seven games during this run. They got back to winning ways last week after a run of four successive draws in the league.
Toronto, know that recent history in this fixture is against them and they have been poor travelers, winning just one of their last nine away games (six losses). However, a victory came in their most recent away game, which ended their five-game losing streak on their travels.
We are backing Red Bulls to claim a comfortable win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 4-2 Toronto
New York Red Bulls vs Toronto Betting Tips
Tip 1 - New York Red Bulls to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Bold Tip - Both teams to score over 1.5 goals
