Philadelphia Union vs. Toronto FC Match Analysis and Prediction

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Philadelphia Union will seek to return to the winning ways this weekend when they host Toronto FC at the Subaru Park in the last round of the Regular season campaign. Kickoffs on October 9 at 21:30 EAT.

Philadelphia Union saw their fine form come to an end last time out but they remain at the top of the Eastern Conference standings 64 points, two points off second placed Montreal Impact. A loss in this match will compromise Jim Curtins position incase Montreal wins in their upcoming match. Coming into this game, Philadelphia Union is unbeaten in five of their last six matches (WWWWDL).

Philadelphia Union will aim to bounce following 4-0 MLS defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC in their most recent match. In that match, Philadelphia Union managed 47% possession and 13 shots with one of them on target. Charlotte FC got 10 shots with four of them on target and goals by Daniel Ríos (24′, 54′, 72′, and 91’).

Meanwhile, Toronto FC has had it rough in the Eastern Conference to currently sit in the 13th of 14 places with 34 points, seven points above DC United at the bottom of the table. Bob Bradley’s men come into this game winless in five of their last six matches (WDLLLL).

Toronto FC heads into this encounter off the back of 0-1 losing efforts to Inter Miami in their last game. In that match, Toronto FC managed 41% possession and 11 shots with three of them on target. Inter Miami got 14 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Gonzalo Higuaín (86′).

Philadelphia Union vs. Toronto FC head to head

These two sides have had 31 head to head encounters since 2010; Toronto City won 13 times, Philadelphia Union won10 times while eight matches ended all square.