Orlando City vs Toronto FC Predictions

Orlando City vs Toronto FC Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in MLS. Can Toronto get their first away win in Orlando? Read on for our predictions and tips.

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Orlando City vs Toronto FC Predictions

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A Battle for Redemption and Supremacy

As the Major League Soccer (MLS) season pushes forward, Orlando City are preparing to welcome Toronto FC at the Exploria Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts’ recent victory, which halted a three-match winless streak, has solidified their position in the top six. Meanwhile, their Canadian visitors have had a challenging season and currently sit at the second-last position in the standings.

On a Playoff Path

Orlando City’s recent triumph extended their undefeated streak at home to six games, a key component of their fight for a playoff place. This season has shown a lot of promise, with the team delivering an impressive performance that has been largely bolstered by Uruguayan star Facundo Torres. He has netted seven goals for the 2023 campaign, proving pivotal to Orlando’s ongoing success.

Orlando’s recent win provided the much-needed momentum, ending a brief dry spell that had started in mid-June. With 20 matches down, they are well on their way towards another top-seven finish. Toronto, on the other hand, travels south more with hope than expectation after their defeat on Canada Day. Currently, they have gathered only four points on the road this year, with no victories in 10 away games.

Players to Watch

Coach Oscar Pareja of Orlando City made key changes in the lineup at the weekend, resulting in a boost to the team’s performance. Midfielder Cesar Araujo will be returning from a suspension, bringing additional strength to the team. Forward Facundo Torres, fresh off scoring for Uruguay against Cuba, is expected to maintain his position due to his leading tally in the team’s scoring charts.

Despite the injury setbacks for Michael Halliday, Gaston Gonzalez, and Abdi Salim, Orlando City still has robust options to count on, including 18-year-old Favian Loyola who made his debut recently.

On the Toronto side, the team has faced significant challenges. Interim coach Terry Dunfield is making critical decisions to combat the lack of available players. One of these was to allow 16-year-old Lazar Stefanovic to make his first-team debut. However, these efforts have been unable to prevent the team’s recent losing streak.

Anticipated Lineup and Performance

The possible starting lineup for Orlando City is anticipated to be Gallese, Smith, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos, Araujo, Cartagena, Angulo, Torres, Ojeda, and McGuire. Toronto’s starting lineup could include Ranjitsingh, Marshall-Rutty, O’Neill, Mabika, Petretta, Kaye, Servania, Thompson, Bernardeschi, Insigne, and Sapong.

With Orlando City’s impressive record of six games unbeaten at home and Toronto’s recent string of three consecutive losses, Orlando City seems poised for another win. It is predicted that Orlando will maintain their stronghold on the playoff spot by capitalising on Toronto’s poor form.

Predictions in Focus

Our central prediction focuses on Orlando’s Duncan McGuire, who is projected to score two or more goals. 

Duncan McGuire, Orlando City’s promising attacker, has shown a pattern of consistent performance that suggests he could score two or more goals in the upcoming match against Toronto FC. In a total of 16 games played this season, McGuire has started six times and has an impressive scoring record, with six goals to his name. That’s an average of one goal every 105 minutes, or 0.4 goals per game, an exceptional rate for a player with his game time.

Given the minutes per game he’s getting, around 39, his scoring frequency is quite remarkable. This indicates that when McGuire is on the pitch, he’s a potent force in Orlando City’s attacking line-up. His shooting accuracy is excellent, with around 0.9 shots per game, out of which approximately 0.8 are on target. This precise aim, combined with a solid goal conversion rate of 40%, places him among the most reliable goal scorers in the league.

An interesting facet of McGuire’s scoring ability is his versatility. He has scored with both his left and right foot, and even netted a couple of goals with his head, making him a multi-dimensional threat that Toronto FC will need to watch closely.

On the passing side, McGuire has provided two assists and created four big chances, demonstrating his vision and ability to create opportunities for his teammates. His passing accuracy of 68% can play a significant role in maintaining possession and setting up potential scoring chances.

Based on these stats and the current form of Toronto FC, particularly their defensive vulnerabilities, there’s a strong possibility that McGuire could score two or more goals in the upcoming match. 

Furthermore, I believe there is good ground to place a 3-0 victory in favor of Orlando in the correct score market. The team’s recent performance, including their ability to retain possession and their increased shot accuracy, suggests that they have the offensive power to secure such a scoreline. Also, Toronto’s inability to score away from home solidifies the anticipation of a clean sheet for Orlando.

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