Toronto FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Toronto FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at BMO Field.
- Toronto FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 15 games · 18 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | D.C. United SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Oct | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Montreal Impact FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Atlanta United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Toronto FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | New York City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 20 Oct | New England Revolution | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Nashville SC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Toronto FC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #9 |
| 14 | Points | 18 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 3 / 5 / 6 | W / D / L | 4 / 6 / 5 |
| 22 | Scored | 21 |
| 29 | Conceded | 25 |
| -7 | GD | -4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 21% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
76%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Toronto FC are 11th (14 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Toronto FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Toronto FC is hosting D.C. United SC for another epic battle.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javier Perez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. D.C. United SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 13' Against the run of play, Steven Birnbaum has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' GOAL! Steven Birnbaum scores on 14.
- 18' GOAL! Richie Laryea fires home to make it 1-2!
- 23' Toronto FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Toronto FC that had 280 games and scored 369 goals.
- 30' Assisted by Julian Gressel with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ola Kamara makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' Julian Gressel doubles the advantage! 1-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 41' Brendan Hines-Ike needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 46' Another change for Toronto FC made on 46 minute. Jozy Altidore leaves to be changed by Dominic Dwyer.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Toronto FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Felipe Martins argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' It is a substitution in D.C. United SC team. Paul Arriola is replaced by Adrien Perez on 67 minute.
- 71' D.C. United SC make a change. Julian Gressel trudges off to be replaced by Donovan Pines on 71 minutes.
- 72' Another substitution for Toronto FC to replace Ifunanyachi Achara by Jordan Perruzza on 72 minute.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Dominic Dwyer argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' Donovan Pines is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 81' Chris Mavinga has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' The D.C. United SC bench stirs into life. Nigel Robertha is withdrawn and Ramon Abila gets his opportunity.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Joseph Mora is booked for D.C. United SC — Yellow card on 85.
- 90' D.C. United SC have won 380 goals from 278 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 92
- 2
-
23
Chris Mavinga ↓ Nick DeLeon 46'
- 4
- 21
-
17
Jozy Altidore ↓ Dominic Dwyer 46'
- 10
- 22
- 99
- 7
Bench
- 5
-
18
Nick DeLeon ↑ 46'
- 13
- 26
-
14
Noble Okello ↑ 46'
- 90
- 11
-
6
Dominic Dwyer ↑ 46'
-
77
Jordan Perruzza ↑ 72'
Coach
Javier Perez
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 24
-
7
Paul Arriola ↓ Adrien Perez 67'
- 28
-
8
Felipe Martins ↓ Junior Moreno 71'
-
14
Andy Najar ↓ Chris Odoi-Atsem 46'
-
31
Julian Gressel ↓ Donovan Pines 71'
- 4
-
19
Nigel Robertha ↓ Ramon Abila 85'
- 12
- 15
Bench
-
5
Junior Moreno ↑ 71'
-
3
Chris Odoi-Atsem ↑ 46'
- 21
-
32
Ramon Abila ↑ 85'
-
23
Donovan Pines ↑ 71'
-
16
Adrien Perez ↑ 67'
- 22
- 93
Coach
Hernan Losada
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Osorio | 6 |
| Ayo Akinola | 6 |
| Ola Kamara | 4 |
| Federico Bernardeschi | 3 |
| Christian Benteke | 3 |
| Russell Canouse | 3 |
| Yamil Asad | 3 |
| Pozuelo | 2 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Toronto FC or D.C. United SC 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: D.C. United SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
61%
Draw or D.C. United SC
63%
Toronto FC or D.C. United SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: D.C. United SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 3
3.2%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 17% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
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.

