New York City FC take on Toronto FC in the Leagues Cup at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday (July 26).
The Reds are on a run of six defeats and will head into the midweek clash looking to end this dry spell. New York were denied a dream start to their Leagues Cup campaign, as they fell to a 1-0 loss against Mexican outfit Atlas.
That was in keeping with their recent struggles in the MLS, where they're on a three-game winless run, claiming two points from a possible nine. Nicholas Cushing’s side have struggled at home, going winless in six games since a 3-1 win over FC Dallas on April 23.
Toronto, meanwhile, were left empty-handed once again, as they fell to a 1-0 loss against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. Terry Dunfield’s men have lost five games on the bounce, conceding 12 goals and scoring once since a 1-1 draw with Nashville in June.
Toronto are in the penultimate spot in the MLS Eastern Conference.
While both sides have struggled in recent weeks, New York will back themselves to see off the Reds who have lost their last five outings. Nevertheless, expect a cagey affair at the Red Bull Arena, with New York to claim a narrow win.
Prediction: New York 2-1 Toronto
Tip 1: Result - New York
Tip 2: Both teams to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in four of their last five meetings.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in their last six clashes.)
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