Pre-match analysis between Toronto FC vs Orlando City for the MLS

Toronto FC comes into this match with a positive streak of two consecutive wins. Under the guidance of John Herdman, the team is gaining confidence for this season. The club is responding well in attack, particularly with the effectiveness shown by Prince Owusu in recent games.

Orlando City enters this match with a chaotic start to the season, having only collected 9 points in 8 games, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, TFC has earned 13 points in 9 matches, sitting in 5th position in the Eastern Conference.

Recent encounters between Toronto FC and Orlando City

The head-to-head record between these two teams over the last 5 years is quite even. In 18 matches, Toronto FC has won 7 (38%), while Orlando City has won 8 (44%), with 3 draws (18%). The parity between these clubs is high, suggesting the possibility of a draw in this encounter on April 27th.

However, recent encounters have not been favorable for The Reds, with 4 losses and only 1 draw in their last 5 meetings, indicating a recent negative trend.

Both teams are presenting themselves differently from the 2023 season, and an intriguing match is expected at the Inter&co Stadium. With several key players on both sides, a highly competitive game is anticipated in the MLS, with the home team hoping for the Colombian Luis Muriel's scoring debut, while the visitors aim to continue Prince Owusu's scoring streak.

For Toronto FC, victory will be crucial as they seek to move closer to the top of the Eastern Conference in the MLS, affirming the solid progress of the squad as they focus on reaching the Playoffs.