Toronto FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2026 MLS IS BACK GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Toronto FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
- Toronto FC 34 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Referee Apolinar Mariscal
- Referee Felisha Mariscal
- Referee Guido Gonzalez
- Referee R. Mendoza
11 games this season
🟨 3.1/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | New York City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | New York City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | D.C. United SC | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Toronto FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Internacional CF Miami | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Feb | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 06 Oct | FC Cincinnati | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Toronto FC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #14 |
| 39 | Points | 33 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 12 / 13 | W / D / L | 7 / 12 / 15 |
| 52 | Scored | 39 |
| 67 | Conceded | 61 |
| -15 | GD | -22 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 0.97 |
| 26% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
84%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Toronto FC are 12th (39 pts). D.C. United SC are 14th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/10
31-45
6/9
46-60
5/12
61-75
9/7
76+
16/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
3/4
16-30
6/6
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/10
61-75
3/8
76+
8/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Toronto FC
| Josh Sargent | 10 G | 4 A |
| Daniel Salloi | 9 G | 6 A |
D.C. United SC
| Tai Baribo | 16 G | 1 A |
| Louis Munteanu | 6 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Toronto FC vs D.C. United SC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Argentina international Federico Higuain has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Toronto FC have won 390 goals from 295 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 12' GOAL! Ayo Akinola scores on 12. Assisted by Pozuelo
- 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Julian Gressel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Toronto FC.
- 18' A meaty challenge results in booking for Junior Moreno on 18.
- 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Toronto FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' D.C. United SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 43' D.C. United SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' Ayo Akinola makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Toronto FC are in front.
- 45' Junior Moreno catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from D.C. United SC — Oniel Fisher on, Ola Kamara off on 46 minutes.
- 51' 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.
- 56' D.C. United SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 57' Yamil Asad is ready to make an impact after coming on for Edison Flores at the 57 minute mark.
- 58' Kevin Paredes gets the nod from D.C. United SC. He replaces Julian Gressel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 64' Another change for Toronto FC made on 64 minute. Chris Mavinga leaves to be changed by Laurent Ciman.
- 69' D.C. United SC make a change. Joseph Mora trudges off to be replaced by Chris Odoi-Atsem on 69 minutes.
- 71' Felipe Martins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 71.
- 73' A change in the Toronto FC ranks — Pablo Piatti exits the field as Erickson Gallardo enters on 73.
- 77' The Toronto FC bench stirs into life. Pozuelo is withdrawn and Nick DeLeon gets his opportunity.
- 80' Fresh legs for D.C. United SC! Federico Higuain comes on to replace Ulises Segura.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Russell Canouse argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' What composure from Federico Higuain! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Toronto FC and D.C. United SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 7
-
2
Justin Morrow ↓ Richie Laryea 46'
-
23
Chris Mavinga ↓ Laurent Ciman 64'
- 96
- 4
- 8
- 31
- 20
-
10
Pozuelo ↓ Nick DeLeon 77'
-
44
Omar Gonzalez ↓ Eriq Zavaleta 64'
Bench
-
26
Laurent Ciman ↑ 64'
- 25
-
3
Eriq Zavaleta ↑ 64'
- 27
-
18
Nick DeLeon ↑ 77'
- 13
-
22
Richie Laryea ↑ 46'
- 19
- 24
- 14
-
9
Erickson Gallardo ↑ 73'
- 80
Coach
Greg Vanney
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Ola Kamara ↓ Oniel Fisher 46'
-
10
Edison Flores ↓ Yamil Asad 57'
- 8
- 24
- 15
-
28
Joseph Mora ↓ Chris Odoi-Atsem 69'
- 5
- 4
- 13
- 18
-
31
Julian Gressel ↓ Kevin Paredes 58'
Bench
- 1
-
11
Yamil Asad ↑ 57'
-
91
Oniel Fisher ↑ 46'
-
3
Chris Odoi-Atsem ↑ 69'
-
2
Federico Higuain ↑ 80'
- 36
- 50
- 25
- 23
- 22
- 27
-
30
Kevin Paredes ↑ 58'
Coach
Ben Olsen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Osorio | 7 |
| Ayo Akinola | 6 |
| Ola Kamara | 4 |
| Federico Bernardeschi | 3 |
| Christian Benteke | 3 |
| Russell Canouse | 3 |
| Yamil Asad | 3 |
| Yamil Asad | 2 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
76%
Draw or D.C. United SC
47%
Toronto FC or D.C. United SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Toronto FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

