Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
FC Cincinnati
2 – 0
Full Time
Toronto FC
Wed 4 May 2022 · 23:30 UTC TQL Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 3' Ralph Priso-Mbongue
R 6' Ralph Priso-Mbongue
Y 12' Jayden Nelson
Obinna Nwobodo 59' Y
Tyler Blackett 75' Y
Alvaro Barreal 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC — MLS at TQL Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

9
2
5
FC Cincinnati 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-04 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC 2022-04-30 Toronto FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati 2021-09-29 Toronto FC 3–2 FC Cincinnati 2021-09-12 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC 2021-06-26 Toronto FC 0–2 FC Cincinnati

Recent Form

FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May Toronto FC H 2–0 W
30 Apr Toronto FC A 2–1 W
24 Apr Los Angeles FC H 1–2 L
16 Apr Atlanta United FC A 0–0 D
02 Apr Montreal Impact FC H 3–4 L
26 Mar Charlotte FC A 0–2 L
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May FC Cincinnati A 0–2 L
30 Apr FC Cincinnati H 1–2 L
24 Apr New York City FC A 4–5 L
16 Apr Philadelphia Union H 2–1 W
10 Apr Real Salt Lake A 2–2 D
02 Apr New York City FC H 2–1 W

Season Stats

FC Cincinnati Toronto FC
#9 Position #13
33 Points 29
26 Played 27
8 / 9 / 9 W / D / L 6 / 11 / 10
55 Scored 39
64 Conceded 51
-9 GD -12
1.27 PPG 1.07
31% Win % 22%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season
11% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

FC Cincinnati are 9th (33 pts). Toronto FC are 13th (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Cincinnati
0-15
4/3
16-30
5/9
31-45
9/9
46-60
5/11
61-75
4/4
76+
13/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
4/7
61-75
7/6
76+
9/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Cincinnati
Kevin Denkey 14 G 1 A
Evander 13 G 7 A
Tom Barlow 7 G 2 A
Pavel Bucha 6 G 3 A
Toronto FC
Daniel Salloi 7 G 5 A
Josh Sargent 7 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at TQL Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 2' GOAL! Calvin Harris scores on 2.
  • 3' It’s a booking for Toronto FC player. Ralph Priso-Mbongue gets a Yellow card.
  • 6' A moment of madness from Ralph Priso-Mbongue on 6 minutes earns him a Red card. Toronto FC will be frustrated.
  • 11' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 12' That is a Yellow card for Toronto FC. Jayden Nelson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Toronto FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 27' The travelling Toronto FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shane O'Neill made 290 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 37' FC Cincinnati are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Toronto FC backline.
  • 42' Toronto FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Toronto FC. Jayden Nelson is replaced by Deandre Kerr.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at TQL Stadium. Toronto FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' GOAL! Luciano Acosta fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 58' Another substitution for FC Cincinnati to replace Calvin Harris by Dominique Badji on 58 minute.
  • 59' Controversy at the stadium! Obinna Nwobodo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Toronto FC. Jesus Jimenez is replaced by Ayo Akinola.
  • 67' A change in the FC Cincinnati ranks — John Nelson exits the field as Tyler Blackett enters on 67.
  • 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 75' FC Cincinnati player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Kobe Franklin. He replaces Kadin Chung on 77 minute.
  • 82' FC Cincinnati is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Luciano Acosta as he leaves the pitch. Nick Markanich steps in for FC Cincinnati.
  • 88' FC Cincinnati player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Another three points for FC Cincinnati.

Lineups

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pat Noonan

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano Acosta 5
Allan Cruz 2
Brandon Vazquez 2
Luca Orellano 2
Nick DeLeon 2
Emmanuel Ledesma 2
Kevin Denkey 2
Ian Murphy 2

Head to Head

2022-05-04 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC 2022-04-30 Toronto FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati 2021-09-29 Toronto FC 3–2 FC Cincinnati 2021-09-12 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC 2021-06-26 Toronto FC 0–2 FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati Form

2022-05-04 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC W 2022-04-30 Toronto FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati W 2022-04-24 FC Cincinnati 1–2 Los Angeles FC L 2022-04-16 Atlanta United FC 0–0 FC Cincinnati D 2022-04-02 FC Cincinnati 3–4 Montreal Impact FC L 2022-03-26 Charlotte FC 2–0 FC Cincinnati L

Toronto FC Form

2022-05-04 FC Cincinnati 2–0 Toronto FC L 2022-04-30 Toronto FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati L 2022-04-24 New York City FC 5–4 Toronto FC L 2022-04-16 Toronto FC 2–1 Philadelphia Union W 2022-04-10 Real Salt Lake 2–2 Toronto FC D 2022-04-02 Toronto FC 2–1 New York City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.61 FC Cincinnati xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Cincinnati58% Draw20% Toronto FC22%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 62%
38%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

FC Cincinnati or Draw
77%
Draw or Toronto FC
42%
FC Cincinnati or Toronto FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Cincinnati42% Draw35% Toronto FC23%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
6.4%
3 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.8%
4 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Cincinnati

Handicap FC Cincinnati covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 16% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 19% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 13% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
18% ✗
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.