New York Red Bulls vs Toronto FC
, KO: 01:00 Jul 28, 2024, Red Bull Arena
NEW YORK RED BULLS host Toronto in their opening Group J clash in the 2024 Leagues Cup. The Red Bulls will be counting on their impressive record in this fixture and should have the upper hand over Toronto, who are poor on their travels.
New York Red Bulls head into Sunday’s clash off the back of a 3-1 victory over Cincinnati in an MLS fixture last weekend. They raced to a three-goal lead thanks to efforts from Lewis Morgan and Kyle Duncan and were able to hold on despite conceding after the break.
That was a vital win for the New York Red Bulls as it ended a run of four straight draws. The result also means Sandro Schwarz’s men are now unbeaten in their last 12 home matches, claiming seven wins in that run.
Toronto were also victorious last time out as they triumphed 1-0 at Montreal thanks to Richie Laryea’s first half effort. Things have not been particularly smooth lately as they have claimed just two wins from their last 10 matches across all competitions.
John Herdman’s team may have won at Montreal last time out but their record on the road has been poor. Toronto have won just once in their last nine away matches, suffering six defeats in that run.
How the bookies view it: Red Bulls too strong
New York Red Bulls have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 8/13 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Toronto is valued at 7/2 while Betfred is also offering 11/4 for a draw.
Head to head: Red Bulls on top
New York Red Bulls have a 24-10 advantage with seven draws from 44 previous matches against Toronto. The Red Bulls have won four of the last five fixtures and claimed a 3-0 victory in the most recent meeting back in June.
Players to watch: Morgan to inspire attack
Lewis Morgan netted a brace last time out and will be the one to watch for New York Red Bulls. The forward has 12 MLS goals so far and with Elias Manoel also impressing the Red Bulls could be backed to score first at 1/2 with Betfred.
New York Red Bulls have an impressive defensive record against Toronto and have kept clean sheets in the last four meetings. Noah Eile and Andres Reyes should continue their partnership in defence and can lead the hosts to another clean sheet at 8/5 by Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Cameron Harper went off in the first half against Cincinnati and is likely to miss Sunday’s clash. Dennis Gjengaar should come in for the attacker while the likes of Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel should retain their place in the team.
Richie Laryea got the winning goal for Toronto last time out and should retain his place in the team. Prince Owusu should lead the line, with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernadeschi providing support.
New York Red Bulls: Coronel, Duncan, Eile, Reyes, Nealis, Edelman, Donkor, Carmona, Morgan, Gjengaar, Manoel
Toronto FC: Johnson, O’Neill, Gomis, Petretta, Laryea, Thompson, Longstaff, Bernardeschi, Insigne, Osorio Owusu
Anything else catch the eye?
New York Red Bulls have won to nil in three of their last four matches against Toronto and a repeat is priced at 2/1 by Betfred. They have scored three goals in each of the last two meetings and could be backed in the -1 handicap market at 7/4 with Betfred.
Having scored in both halves in the last two meetings with Toronto, New York Red Bulls could be set for a repeat at 13/10 with Betfred.
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