Toronto FC vs New England Revolution Match Analysis and Prediction

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Toronto FC and the New England Revolution will both be looking to claim their third MLS victories on the bounce in Thursday’s showdown at BMO Field.

While the hosts ran out 3-1 winners over the Portland Timbers last time out, the visitors recorded another shut-out in a 1-0 victory over DC United.

The star-studded frontline of Toronto certainly came good for Bob Bradley during the visit of the Timbers, as the Reds sought to close the gap on the playoff pack with a 3-1 victory in front of their own fans.

Looking to put their early summer sticky patch behind them, the Reds have now picked up 10 points from the last 12 on offer in MLS but are still near the bottom of the Eastern Conference table, currently in 12th and four points adrift of a playoff spot.

Such a gap is by no means impassable, and having scored a total of nine goals in their last three domestic matches at BMO Field, the steadfast New England defence will be tested to the extreme on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the New England Revolution are as resilient as ever on the defensive front and demonstrated their defence capabilities in a 1-0 victory over DC United.

Wayne Rooney’s side made a game of it at the Gillette Stadium, but none of their 13 shots found the back of the net, and an 18th-minute strike from Carles Gil proved enough for New England to put another three points on the board.

Bruce Arena’s side have now gone four games in a row without conceding but are still outsiders when it comes to climbing a playoff place.

New England have recorded just one win from their last eight competitive matches against Toronto, and the two sides played out a goalless draw at the end of July.

Toronto FC vs New England Revolution head to head

The two teams have previously met on 36 occasions, where Toronto have claimed 10 victories while New England have won 14, and they have drawn in 12. Toronto have scored 44 goals and conceded 56. In their last five meetings, Toronto have won two, New England one with two draws.

Toronto 0-0 New England 21/07/20

New England 0-1 Toronto 08/10/20

New England 2-3 Toronto 08/07/21

Toronto 1-2 New England 15/08/21

New England 0-0 Toronto 31/07/22

Toronto FC latest home form

Toronto FC have recently been on a relatively good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their three most recent matches. They managed to defeat Portland Timbers 3-1 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded seven.

Toronto 1-2 Columbus Crew 30/06/22

Toronto 0-2 Seattle Sounders 03/07/22

Toronto 2-2 SJ Earthquakes 10/07/22

Toronto 4-0 Charlotte 24/07/22

Toronto 3-1 Portland Timbers 14/08/22

Toronto FC latest away form

Toronto FC have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having won just one of their six most recent matches. They defeated Nashville SC 4-3 in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded seven.

Chicago Fire 2-0 Toronto 14/07/22

Montreal 1-0 Toronto 17/07/22

Vancouver Whitecaps (P)1-1 Toronto 27/07/22

New England 0-0 Toronto 31/07/22

Nashville SC 3-4 Toronto 07/08/22

New England Revolution latest home form

New England have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their 10 most recent matches. They managed to defeat DC United 1-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded four.

New England 1-1 Orlando City 16/06/22

New England 2-1 Minnesota United 20/06/22

New England 2-2 Cincinnati 04/07/22

New England 0-0 Toronto 31/07/22

New England 1-0 DC United 14/08/22

New England Revolution latest away form

New England have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having won just one of their five most recent matches. They defeated Orlando City 3-0 in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded six.

Vancouver Whitecaps 0-0 New England 27/06/22

New York City 4-2 New England 09/07/22

Philadelphia Union 2-1 New England 17/07/22

Columbus Crew 0-0 New England 24/07/22

Orlando City 0-3 New England 07/08/22

Toronto FC news

Bob Bridley is still without the services of Noble Okello and Quentin Westberg due to lower-body injuries, while Mark-Anthony Kaye’s issue of a similar nature may not let up in time for Thursday either.

Ayo Akinola continues to push for the striker’s spot over Jesus Jimenez, who has not scored in eight games.

New England Revolution news

Defender Jon Bell was fit enough to make the bench in the victory over DC United, but Dylan Borrero, Ismael Tajouri Maciel, Gustavo Bou and Jacob Jackson were all absent.

Andrew Farrell managed to avoid a booking which would have seen him take his place on the naughty step for this contest.

Prediction and Odds

The New England Revolution are a team well-equaipped to curb a rampant Toronto attack, but Arena’s injury woes in the final third could cost his side dear on Thursday.

Toronto cannot expect to easily breach their visitors, but they should have what it takes to edge past their dogged opponents.

Odds: 1 2.20 X 2.05 2 2.26