Major League Soccer returns Friday night with a standalone Eastern Conference matchup between New York City FC and Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with NYCFC looking to strengthen its position in the playoff race while Toronto attempts to climb out of the bottom third of the conference.
New York City enters the weekend fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 7-4-6 record and 25 points. Toronto, meanwhile, is 12th in the conference at 3-7-7 with 16 points and trails the final automatic playoff spot by seven points.
Recent history also favors the home side. New York City has won each of its last five MLS meetings with Toronto, outscoring the Reds 12-4 during that stretch. Friday marks the first meeting between the clubs this season.
NYCFC has carried its strong form into the second half of the schedule, winning both of its matches since returning from the break. New York City followed a 2-1 road victory over the Columbus Crew with a 3-1 home win against the Chicago Fire last Saturday.
Toronto is still searching for its first victory since league play resumed. The Reds chalked up scoreless draws against CF Montréal and the New England Revolution before suffering a 2-1 road loss to D.C. United, leaving them with two points through their first three matches back.
New York City FC vs. Toronto FC Odds Today
Here are the latest three-way moneyline odds for Friday night’s match at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- New York City FC (-170)
- Draw (+300)
- Toronto FC (+425)
Best Bet for New York City FC vs. Toronto FC
Looking for an edge? Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub offers players the latest trends, streaks and data insights to help break down every MLS matchup on the board. Here’s one play that stood out for NYCFC vs. Toronto:
Over 2.5 Total Goals (-155): Each of New York City FC’s last six MLS matches at Yankee Stadium have resulted in at least three total goals being scored. During that stretch, the club has been involved in several high-scoring affairs, including an eight-goal thriller against FC Cincinnati and a five-goal match against Inter Miami.
With Toronto traveling to the Bronx after conceding 31 goals through 17 league matches, and NYCFC consistently producing entertaining matches on its home pitch, the recent trend points toward another contest featuring three or more total goals.
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
Here’s how bettors at Hard Rock Bet are approaching Friday night’s match:
- New York City FC is pulling in a whopping 94.4% of all tickets and 89.4% of the handle.
- Toronto FC is drawing just 3.7% of all bets, but 10.5% of the total handle.
- The Draw is receiving just 1.9% of all wagers and a miniscule 0.2% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau – To Score or Assist
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau – Anytime Goalscorer
- Alonso Martínez – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
- Alonso Martínez – To Score or Assist
New York City FC vs. Toronto FC Match Info
- 📍 Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
- 📅 Date: Friday, July 31
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: Apple TV
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