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Toronto will play host to Austin at BMO Field in Major League Soccer action on Saturday. Both teams want to get back to winning ways after losing their last matches.
Toronto vs Austin Preview
Toronto suffered a 3-1 defeat at home against D.C. United in their previous game, which was their second setback in five outings. The hosts have played 28 matches, winning 10, drawing three and losing 15, which leaves them in the eighth spot with 33 points. They are currently qualified for the wild-card round of the playoffs.
The Reds finished bottom of the Eastern Conference last season (15th) and 29th overall, failing to qualify for the playoffs. They are still aiming to win their first MLS Cup. Toronto need to move further up the table to earn qualification to round one of the playoffs and improve their chances of winning the ultimate prize.
Austin have won nine games out of 27, drawing seven and losing 11, to take their seat in 11th spot on the Western Conference table. They hold 34 points on the board and must improve on that to qualify for the wild-card round. Last season, the visitors finished 12th in the Western Conference and 25th overall, failing to qualify for the playoffs.
The Verde and Black and Toronto have met twice, once in an official game and once in a friendly, with each side prevailing once. Austin have not been impressive on the road of late, losing three times in their last five trips. They could leap to ninth place if they claim maximum points against Toronto but it seems a tall order.
Toronto vs Austin Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Toronto have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Toronto have won six times and lost four times in their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Toronto have scored eight goals and conceded eight in their last five matches.
- Austin have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Toronto have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches, the same as Austin. Form Guide: Toronto – L-W-W-L-W, Austin – L-W-L-W-W.
Toronto vs Austin Prediction
Toronto, with three teams hot on their heels, are under pressure to deliver or they could lose their position in the standings.
Austin are in the same boat, with two teams following closely on 28 points each. They could close the gap considerably if the visitors lose.
Toronto are expected to win based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Toronto 2-1 Austin
Toronto vs Austin Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Toronto to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Toronto to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Austin to score - Yes
