The Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union go head-to-head at BMO Field in MLS action this week. The home team has lost eight league matches in a row.
In-form Union is looking to cash in on Ontario soil and secure a big three points.
In this betting preview, check out the Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union best bets and MLS odds. By the looks of it, we should be in for an exciting MLS game!
Toronto vs. Philadelphia Union Information
Toronto vs Philadelphia Union
Location of the game: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 30. 7:30 PM EST.
How to watch: MLS Pass on Apple TV
Recent Scores
Toronto suffered yet another defeat last time out. They were beaten 2-0 by Columbus Crew in Ohio, which was an eighth straight loss.
In contrast, Philadelphia made it three wins in a row with a solid 3-1 victory at DC United. Mikkel Uhre, Jack McGlynn, and Daniel Gazdag got the goals.
Toronto vs. Philadelphia Union Analysis
Toronto is in freefall right now. Between May and June, the Canadian outfit won one and drew three of four, but they have gone on to suffer eight consecutive MLS defeats.
Toronto is bottom of the MLS standings in the Eastern Conference. They have collected a mere 19 points from 26 league games. The Ontario team has won three, drawn ten, and lost 13 so far.
Philadelphia is at the other end of the Eastern Conference table. They sit second behind Cincinnati, who have played a game more.
Union in Good Form
The Union has chalked up 13 wins from 24 matches on the MLS schedule, drawing four and losing seven of the other 11. Philadelphia is looking to win the league title again this season.
Jim Curtin’s troops have been in good form of late. After back-to-back defeats to Atlanta United and LA Galaxy in early July, Philadelphia has responded by taking nine points out of nine.
These two MLS teams are in contrasting form ahead of this one, but anything is possible in soccer. Can Toronto end their poor run, or will Philadelphia pile even more misery on the Ontario side?
Keep reading for the Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union best bets and MLS picks.
Odds Breakdown
Toronto
Toronto is the second favorite in this one. They may be at home, but the Reds are available at +200 to take all three points.
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia is looking for another win to keep the pressure on Cincinnati at the summit. The away victory is priced at +110, and the draw is available at +250. The Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union best bets are coming up.
Toronto vs. Philadelphia Union Betting Pick and Prediction
The meeting between the two teams back in April was a six-goal thriller. Philadelphia picked up a 4-2 win on home soil, with Mikkel Uhre scoring a hat-trick.
Philadelphia beat Toronto 4-0 last October, so they have netted eight goals in the last two meetings. The scoreline might not be as big this week, but the Union could secure another comfortable victory over Toronto.
- Curtin’s side has won the last two away games by two goals. Check out the tempting MLS odds of +550 for the visitor to win by a two-goal margin again.
- Uhre scored three goals against Toronto when the teams squared off at Subaru Park a few months back. Back the Dane to net anytime on Wednesday at the decent odds of +200.
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