Toronto FC VS Montreal Impact Match Prediction

These two Canadian neighbours have played each other on 23 separate occasions, with Toronto enjoying a fractional head-to-head lead by ten to seven, with six draws.
But here’s the interesting thing: of the eleven matches played at Toronto’s home ground, the hosts have never lost! They have triumphed on seven occasions, with four draws.

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Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact: Prediction

Toronto are top of the Eastern Conference and have never been beaten by Montreal on home soil….yep, they are justifiably the bookmakers’ favourite here. Montreal are a capable side though, so the hosts will need to be wary of complacency creeping into their game. The visitors here have noted frontman Didier Drogba in their ranks, and while he isn’t getting any younger he is still scoring at a ratio of one in every two games. He didn’t net on Thursday, so go figure. Ignacio Piatti, his midfield lieutenant, has enjoyed a fine MLS campaign too.

But this Toronto side has impressed most that have watched them play, and with four wins from their last five we don’t have to worry about their confidence levels. If you combine one of the best defences in MLS with a forward as good as Sebastian Giovinco, then you are always likely to enjoy positive results, and so it has proved. Giovinco tops the goals and assist charts in 2016, and while it is unfair to call the Canadians a one-man team he really is an outstanding talent.

Toronto just look too hot to handle at the moment, and their desire to get one over on their local rivals should result in a victory here.

Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact Betting Tips

There’s not much of a margin for bettors looking to back Toronto here, but some will find solace in the 7/10 that is currently available. As tempting is Both Teams to Score – this has come in during seven of the last eight clashes between these sides in Toronto – so have a look at the 4/6 offered.

And what about a red card in such a fierce derby? Six early baths have been taken in the last ten meetings between the sides, so that certainly appears to be a market to explore in ore depth.

Unbeaten in seven matches, Toronto climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference table with victory over Orlando City in midweek. They will be hoping to consolidate that position with a home win over Montreal Impact this weekend.

Toronto FC likely XI:

Montreal have only won once in their last five outings; a real blow to their hopes of an automatic Play Off place. Thursday’s point against DC United will have done little to restore confidence in a side that has won just twice on the road all season.

Montreal Impact likely XI:

Toronto are riding high at the top of the Eastern Conference division, and you would have to say that they have been the best team in that league so far in 2016. Montreal are capable, no doubt about it, and their ability to draw (10 of 25 matches) can see them pick up points from matches where they should be soundly beaten. But in Sebastian Giovinco the hosts boast the best player in the MLS, and his ability to create goals – and put the ball in the net himself – has often proven to be the difference during this campaign. Expect the same theme to play out on Sunday.

Toronto\'s dominance on their own patch of Montreal is so damning that it simply can\'t be ignored: W7 D4 L0 is their record against their Canadian alma mater. They look every bit of value in their positions as bookmakers\' favourite here.