Wednesday , 26 August 2026

New York City FC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2026
New York City FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Toronto FC
Fri 31 Jul 2026 · 23:30 UTC Yankee Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau pen 8' 1–0
1–1 45+6' Djordje Mihailovic
Y 6' Richie Laryea
Talles Magno 11' Y
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 18' Y
Y 45' Jonathan Osorio
Y 56' Niklas Dorsch
Y 61' Jackson Gilman

Overview

Match Preview

New York City FC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Yankee Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
4 Los Angeles FC 19 34
5 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
6 Houston Dynamo 18 32
7 New England Revolution 18 30
8 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
9 FC Dallas 18 27
10 Real Salt Lake 17 27
11 New York City FC 18 26
12 FC Cincinnati 18 26
13 St. Louis City 18 26
14 Charlotte FC 18 25
15 New York Red Bulls 18 25
16 Portland Timbers 18 24
17 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
18 Minnesota United FC 18 24
19 D.C. United SC 18 23
20 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
21 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
22 San Diego FC 18 21
23 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
24 Orlando City SC 18 20
25 Toronto FC 18 17
26 Austin FC 18 17
27 Philadelphia Union 18 16
28 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
29 Sporting Kansas City 18 14
30 Atlanta United FC 18 12

Head-to-Head

10
4
6
New York City FC 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-31 New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC 2025-07-03 New York City FC 3–1 Toronto FC 2025-04-26 Toronto FC 0–1 New York City FC 2024-05-11 Toronto FC 2–3 New York City FC 2024-03-16 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC

Recent Form

New York City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Jul Toronto FC H 1–1 D
25 Jul Chicago Fire FC H 3–1 W
22 Jul Columbus Crew SC A 2–1 W
24 May Nashville SC A 1–2 L
16 May New York Red Bulls A 1–1 D
13 May Charlotte FC A 1–0 W
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Jul New York City FC A 1–1 D
25 Jul D.C. United SC A 1–2 L
22 Jul New England Revolution A 0–0 D
16 Jul Montreal Impact FC A 0–0 D
24 May Chicago Fire FC A 1–2 L
16 May Charlotte FC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

New York City FC Toronto FC
#11 Position #25
26 Points 17
18 Played 18
7 / 5 / 6 W / D / L 3 / 8 / 7
31 Scored 24
24 Conceded 32
+7 GD -8
1.44 PPG 0.94
39% Win % 17%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
New York City FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

New York City FC are 11th (26 pts). Toronto FC are 25th (17 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

New York City FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/5
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/4
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Toronto FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/5
61-75
5/4
76+
6/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

New York City FC
Nicolas Fernandez Marcau 13 G 3 A
Agustin Ojeda 5 G 4 A
Hannes Wolf 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Yankee Stadium. New York City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Toronto FC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Robin Fraser might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 6' That is a card for Toronto FC. Richie Laryea will be fuming at that decision.
  • 7' That is a card for Toronto FC. Richie Laryea will be fuming at that decision.
  • 8' GOAL! Nicolas Fernandez Marcau scores on 8.
  • 11' Talles Magno was booked on 11.
  • 16' The 33-year-old Walker Zimmerman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 18' Nicolas Fernandez Marcau has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
  • 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 28' Canada international Jonathan Osorio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. New York City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' New York City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Toronto FC's shape.
  • 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' Toronto FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 50' Matt Freese is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Toronto FC so far.
  • 51' Brilliant from the ! Djordje Mihailovic makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 56' That is a card for Toronto FC. Niklas Dorsch will be fuming at that decision.
  • 59' Malachi Jones has so much to prove this time. He replaces Benie Traore on 59 minute.
  • 61' The referee shows Toronto FC player a card on 61.
  • 66' New York City FC have won 459 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 71' Toronto FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Deandre Kerr is hanging Josh Sargent on the field on 71 minute.
  • 72' Fresh legs for New York City FC! Maximo Carrizo comes on to replace Talles Magno.
  • 77' Tayvon Gray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 289 appearances.
  • 82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. New York City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Seymour Reid. He replaces Nicolas Fernandez Marcau on 86 minute.
  • 87' Toronto FC make a change. Theo Corbeanu trudges off to be replaced by Malik Henry on 87 minutes.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

New York City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pascal Jansen

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robin Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pozuelo 8
Jesus Jimenez 4
Santiago Rodriguez 4
Ismael Tajouri 3
Valentin Castellanos 3
Jesus Medina 3
Jo Inge Berget 2
Kevin O'Toole 2

Head to Head

2026-07-31 New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC 2025-07-03 New York City FC 3–1 Toronto FC 2025-04-26 Toronto FC 0–1 New York City FC 2024-05-11 Toronto FC 2–3 New York City FC 2024-03-16 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC

New York City FC Form

2026-07-31 New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC D 2026-07-25 New York City FC 3–1 Chicago Fire FC W 2026-07-22 Columbus Crew SC 1–2 New York City FC W 2026-05-24 Nashville SC 2–1 New York City FC L 2026-05-16 New York Red Bulls 1–1 New York City FC D 2026-05-13 Charlotte FC 0–1 New York City FC W

Toronto FC Form

2026-07-31 New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC D 2026-07-25 D.C. United SC 2–1 Toronto FC L 2026-07-22 New England Revolution 0–0 Toronto FC D 2026-07-16 Montreal Impact FC 0–0 Toronto FC D 2026-05-24 Chicago Fire FC 2–1 Toronto FC L 2026-05-16 Charlotte FC 3–1 Toronto FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2 New York City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: New York City FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
New York City FC59% Draw23% Toronto FC18%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

New York City FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Toronto FC
41%
New York City FC or Toronto FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
New York City FC42% Draw42% Toronto FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — New York City FC

Handicap New York City FC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 23% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

New York City FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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