Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC predictions, picks and best bets
The Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union (6-2-3) visits Toronto FC (5-1-3) Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern at BMO Field. Toronto sits four points back of Philadelphia with two fewer matches played.
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Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC: By the Numbers
- Philadelphia is coming off two consecutive wins by a combined scored of 8-1.
- Toronto lost its most recent match against Atlanta United FC this past Wednesday.
- Toronto's won four straight over Philadelphia dating back to 2017, including a 3-1 victory earlier this campaign. All four FC victories were by at least a two-goal margin.
- Toronto F Jozy Altidore leads the two teams with five goals through five games.
- F David Accam scored four goals in eight games for Philadelphia before joining the Columbus Crew. Accam's departure leaves Kacper Przybylko as the Union's goals leader.
- Philadelphia hasn't scored more than two goals as the visiting team this season, while Toronto averages 2.8 per match at BMO Field.
Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC: Key Injuries
Altidore has a chance to return Saturday after missing each of the last three games due to a hamstring issue. D Drew Moor has missed five straight games and remains questionable.
Philadelphia GKs Andre Blake and Matt Freese remain sidelined by injuries; they are being replaced by Charlie Lyon. D Mark McKenzie is also out while Ms Marco Fabian and Anthony Fontana are questionable for Saturday's match.
Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC: MLS Best Bet
Moneyline:Toronto is a -105 favorite at home. Take the FC as Philadelphia will need to adapt to life without its leading scorer and a third-string goalkeeper.
Total goals: Play the UNDER on 2.5 total goals at +164 with the Union likely to struggle without Accam.
Spread 3-way: Take TFC to cover -1 at +240 with the 2-0 Toronto win as the exact score carrying +1200 odds.
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