Our prediction for this MLS match:
Toronto FC
Match Time & Date:
01/07/2018
21:30 GMT
Prediction: 2-2
New York Red Bulls
Toronto continue to struggle in the Major League Soccer. The defending champions just can’t find their best form and, as a result, they are sitting in 10th position in the Eastern Conference ahead of Sunday’s football match against New York Red Bulls. The Reds head into the game with the lack of confidence and without key attacker Jozy Altidore, who has yet to recover from a long-term injury. In his absence all eyes will be on Sebastian Giovinco, who could prove to be a big threat for the opposition back-line. The Metros aim to build on back-to-back wins over Seattle Sounders and Dallas, but beating the title holders at BMO Field is easier said than done. A lively contest is on the cards and seeing that both sides are likely to go for a win in Sunday’s showdown, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score.
Highlighted Player (Sebastian Giovinco):
Sebastian Giovinco is the Italian football ace who plays for Toronto FC as a forward. His side position is attacking midfielder and he is undisputedly the team’s key player. Giovinco began his senior career at Juventus and he played for the likes of Empoli and Parma on loan during his spell at Serie A as well. The 162-cm tall footballer joined Toronto on January 19, 2015 and he has been playing for the Canadian outfit ever since. Giovinco scored 21 goals in 34 league fixtures in the 2016 MLS campaign and he is likely to play an important role in Greg Vanney’s team in the 2017 season. The Italian star made his debut for the Azzurri on February 9, 2011 in a 1-1 draw with Germany in Dortmund and it has to be noted that he won a silver medal with Italy national football team at the 2012 European Championship. Sebastian Giovinco was born in Turin on January 26, 1987 and in May 2013 his wife Shari gave birth to their first child Jacopo.
Highlighted Team (New York Red Bulls):
New York Red Bulls are the first club from New York City to join Major League Soccer. In 2006 the club was sold to Red Bull GmbH and, as a result, they are nicknamed the Red Bulls. New York welcome their rivals at Red Bull Arena and the team’s home colours are white and red. On the other hand, the Red Bulls wear dark blue shirts and yellow shorts on the road. In 2008 New York Red Bulls made it to the MLS Cup final, but they were not capable of matching Columbus Crew (1-3) in the Home Depot Center clash. A number of top-class footballers were part of the team in the past, but former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry is the synonym of the club. Henry scored 51 goals in 122 league games for New York Red Bulls from 2010 to 2014 and it has to be noted that he scored his first MLS hat-trick in a 5-2 victory over Montreal Impact on March 31, 2012. The likes of Youri Djorkaeff, Lothar Matthaus, Roberto Donadoni, Rafael Marquez, Juninho and Tim Cahill played for the club in the past as well.
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