Things are interesting on both conferences of the MLS, as we enter the 15th matchday of the season, and the top two teams on each side are building gaps over the rest. Real Salt Lake and Minnesota keep themselves 2 points ahead of the others in the Western side, while Inter Miami and Cincinnati FC are 7 points ahead of the third-placed team in the Eastern Conference.
Cincinnati is looking to take over the top, and Toronto is trying to leap ahead and get to the 3rd spot, so this clash features great teams with hopes for the campaign.
When and Where?
Saturday, May 25, 7:30 pm ET at the BMO Field
Moneyline odds:Â
Toronto 2.879Â
Cincinnati 2.37
Draw Offs:Â
3.55Â
Where can I watch it?Â
MLS Season pass on Apple TVÂ
Why Bet on Toronto FC?
We focus on the Eastern side as we track the 5th-placed Toronto FC. They are trying to climb to the 3rd spot with a victory in their next match, but they will be hosting a tough opponent as they try to improve their seven wins, one draw, and six losses run.
Toronto comes in on irregular form, having won three and lost two of their last five in the MLS. However, we must add their two excellent results so far in the Canadian Championship, which has kept them active, as they still have to face the second leg of the quarterfinals before this clash against Cincinnati.
Now, we will want to see if the team can continue the momentum from their most recent 5-1 win over Montreal in the MLS. However, this meeting is against a tough opponent.
Why Bet on FC Cincinnati?
The visiting team will be FC Cincinnati, who are tailing the top-placed Inter Miami by one point but with one game less played. That means, winning their remaining game would put them at the top of the table and leading the race for the Supporters’ Shield. They look to improve on their current six-match win streak, as they have been looking excellent with nine victories, three draws, and two losses.
The Orange & Blue doubtfully started the season. However, after their elimination in the Champions Cup at the hands of Monterrey, the team started gaining momentum slowly and will reach this game like a train.
Surpassing Messi’s Inter would be a massive achievement, and this team is looking for it.
Final Betting Analysis:Â Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati is a relatively new franchise in the MLS ecosystem, and these teams have only faced 11 times. However, in that span, the less experienced franchiser is the one with the upper hand, with six wins against four for the Canadians.
Their last game ended in a 0-0 draw at Cincinnati’s home this season. However, Toronto has five matches without seeing victory in this rivalry, the last being in October 2021.
Both team levels are not as far away as in previous seasons when Toronto was one of the worst teams in the MLS. Nevertheless, the Orange & Blue are still in a category above, so we’ll go for a 0-1 visitors’ win.
Go for a victory for Cincinnati at 2.37. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $137, for a total payout of $237.
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