Our prediction for this MLS match:
New York City
Match Time & Date:
15/05/2021
19:00
Prediction: 2-1
Toronto FC
Yankee Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between New York City and Toronto. New York City kicked off the new MLS campaign with a 2-1 loss to DC United, but they have been showing signs of improvement of late. Even though all Andrade, Heber, Mizell, and Zelalem are out of contention for the hosts, punters can find value in betting on Ronny Deila’s troops.
The Reds, on the other hand, quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls, with the team beating Columbus Crew at home ground. Toronto, though, are not regarded as good travellers, and seeing that several first-team regulars left the club in the last transfer window, home win should be considered. Key midfielder Pozuelo remains in the recovery room, which is yet another reason why we are tempted to put our money on the home team.
Highlighted Player (Alexandru Mitrita):
Italian Serie A is a Romanian footballer who is well known for his height. The 199-cm attacking midfielder, who is capable of playing as a winger as well, was born in Craiova on February 8, 1995 and he started his youth career at Turnu Severin.
In 2012 he moved to fellow Romanian club Viitorul Constanta and in 2015 he signed a deal with Italian side Pescara. After scoring 2 goals in 34 appearances for the Dolphins, he returned to Romania, signing a contract with Universitatea Craiova. Alexandru Mitrita was on New York City’s radar during the 2017/2018 season and seeing that he scored 18 goals in the national championship, the chiefs of the MLS club decided to sign him in 2019.
The Romanian footballer made his MLS soccer debut in a 2-2 draw with Orlando City, but he failed to find the net. Alexandru Mitrita’s preferred foot is right, but he often plays as a left winger.
Highlighted Team (Toronto FC):
Toronto is a club based in Canada, but they have been competing in Major League Soccer since 2007. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment own both the soccer club and National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs. BMO Field is the club’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 30.000.
The Canadian outfit impressed in the 2016 MLS Cup and they faced Seattle Sounders in the title game at BMO Field. However, the Canadians were more than unfortunate not to lift the silverware as they were beaten by the Sounders on penalties.
Speaking of the Canadian Championship, Toronto FC won their fifth domestic title in 2016, with the team beating Vancouver Whitecaps in the final of the tournament. Montreal Impact are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in meetings between the two Canadian sides. Toronto FC’s home kit is red and it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Reds. It has to be noted that the club was founded back in 2005.
