Toronto FC will host Orlando City SC at BMO Field in a Major League Soccer clash on Wednesday.
Both teams are aiming to break their recent winless streaks and secure valuable points.
Current Form
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is struggling with a seven-match winless run in the league.
The team has had difficulty maintaining composure in the final stages of games, conceding late goals multiple times this season.
Despite these challenges, they are just two points above the playoff line in the Eastern Conference, with CF Montreal closely trailing.
Recent Form: D, D, L, L, L, L
Orlando City SC
Orlando City, on the other hand, has had an inconsistent season, currently sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference.
They have only one victory in their last seven matches, earning five points during that stretch.
Despite scoring multiple times in recent away games, they have not won an away fixture since mid-May.
Recent Form: D, L, L, D, W, L
Team News
Toronto FC
Toronto will be without several key players:
Tyrese Spicer (lower back issue)
Brandon Servania (ACL rupture)
Alonso Coello (thigh injury)
Kevin Long (suspended due to yellow card accumulation)
Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio (away with the Canadian team at Copa America)
Sean Johnson (with the American squad)
Orlando City SC
Orlando City's squad will also be missing some important players:
Ramiro Enrique (personal reasons)
Michael Halliday (knee injury)
Tahir Reid-Brown (thigh injury)
Mason Stajduhar (broken tibia)
Pedro Gallese and Wilder Cartagena are expected to return after Peru's elimination from the Copa America.
However, David Brekalo is unlikely to be available after Slovenia's recent exit from Euro 2024.
Predicted Lineups
Toronto FC
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI: Gavran; Gomis, O'Neill, Rosted; Thompson, Longstaff, Flores, Etienne; Bernardeschi, Insigne, Owusu
Orlando City SC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gallese; Thorhallsson, Schlegel, Jansson, Smith; Lodeiro, Cartagena; Torres, Muriel, Angulo; McGuire
Match Prediction
Both Toronto FC and Orlando City have shown vulnerabilities in defence and have struggled to close out matches.
Given their recent form and defensive frailties, this match is expected to be a closely contested encounter with goals from both sides.
Our Prediction: Toronto FC 2-2 Orlando City SC
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