Thursday , 2 July 2026

Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Toronto FC
0 – 2
Full Time
FC Cincinnati
Sat 26 Jun 2021 · 23:00 UTC Exploria Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Michael Bradley 33' Y
Y 38' Yuya Kubo
Y 39' Yuya Kubo
Y 62' Ronald Matarrita
Y 78' Allan Cruz
Y 79' Allan Cruz

Overview

Match Preview

Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati — MLS at Exploria Stadium.

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

5
2
9
Toronto FC 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals FC Cincinnati
Last 5 meetings
2021-06-26 Toronto FC 0–2 FC Cincinnati 2020-10-11 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Toronto FC 2019-09-07 FC Cincinnati 1–5 Toronto FC 2019-07-28 Toronto FC 2–1 FC Cincinnati

Recent Form

Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun FC Cincinnati H 0–2 L
24 Jun Nashville SC A 2–3 L
19 Jun Orlando City SC H 2–3 L
29 May Columbus Crew SC A 1–2 L
22 May Orlando City SC A 0–0 D
15 May New York City FC A 1–1 D
FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun Toronto FC A 2–0 W
24 Jun Chicago Fire FC A 1–0 W
19 Jun Colorado Rapids SC H 0–2 L
29 May New England Revolution H 0–1 L
22 May Montreal Impact FC A 2–1 W
16 May Internacional CF Miami H 2–3 L

Season Stats

Toronto FC FC Cincinnati
#11 Position #7
14 Points 20
14 Played 15
3 / 5 / 6 W / D / L 5 / 5 / 5
22 Scored 36
29 Conceded 37
-7 GD -1
1.00 PPG 1.33
21% Win % 33%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
FC Cincinnati this season

Toronto FC are 11th (14 pts). FC Cincinnati are 7th (20 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
FC Cincinnati
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/5
31-45
7/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Toronto FC to score. At the same time, FC Cincinnati does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 4' Magnificent from Allan Cruz! That is 10 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 5' Magnificent from Allan Cruz! That is 10 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jaap Stam will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Isaac Atanga has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' FC Cincinnati fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' Toronto FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 30' Haris Medunjanin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Bradley on 33.
  • 38' FC Cincinnati player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 39' FC Cincinnati receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' Michael Bradley has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 280 appearances.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Toronto FC! Tsubasa Endoh comes on to replace Marky Delgado.
  • 51' Toronto FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 52' Another change for FC Cincinnati made on 52 minute. Isaac Atanga leaves to be changed by Nick Hagglund.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Richie Laryea, as he is very good at scoring at Exploria Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 60' Ayo Akinola is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dominic Dwyer at the 60 minute mark.
  • 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ronald Matarrita on 62.
  • 63' Jurgen Locadia gets the nod from FC Cincinnati. He replaces Brenner da Silva and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' A change in the FC Cincinnati ranks — Gustavo Vallecilla exits the field as Caleb Stanko enters on 64.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Luciano Acosta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 69' The whistle greets Chris Mavinga as he departs to be replaced by Ralph Priso-Mbongue.
  • 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 78' FC Cincinnati receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
  • 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Allan Cruz.
  • 81' Haris Medunjanin gets the nod from FC Cincinnati. He replaces Yuya Kubo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Yuya Kubo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • With this win, FC Cincinnati is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Armas

FC Cincinnati Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jaap Stam

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano Acosta 5
Kevin Denkey 2
Ian Murphy 2
Marky Delgado 2
Jonathan Osorio 2
Patrick Mullins 2
Allan Cruz 2
Brandon Vazquez 2

Head to Head

2021-06-26 Toronto FC 0–2 FC Cincinnati 2020-10-11 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Toronto FC 2019-09-07 FC Cincinnati 1–5 Toronto FC 2019-07-28 Toronto FC 2–1 FC Cincinnati

Toronto FC Form

2021-06-26 Toronto FC 0–2 FC Cincinnati L 2021-06-24 Nashville SC 3–2 Toronto FC L 2021-06-19 Toronto FC 2–3 Orlando City SC L 2021-05-29 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 Toronto FC L 2021-05-22 Orlando City SC 0–0 Toronto FC D 2021-05-15 New York City FC 1–1 Toronto FC D

FC Cincinnati Form

2021-06-26 Toronto FC 0–2 FC Cincinnati W 2021-06-24 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 FC Cincinnati W 2021-06-19 FC Cincinnati 0–2 Colorado Rapids SC L 2021-05-29 FC Cincinnati 0–1 New England Revolution L 2021-05-22 Montreal Impact FC 1–2 FC Cincinnati W 2021-05-16 FC Cincinnati 2–3 Internacional CF Miami L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.92 Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.3 FC Cincinnati xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Toronto FC or FC Cincinnati 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Toronto FC35% Draw23% FC Cincinnati42%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Toronto FC or Draw
58%
Draw or FC Cincinnati
65%
Toronto FC or FC Cincinnati
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Toronto FC27% Draw37% FC Cincinnati36%
Actual: FC Cincinnati win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.2%
2 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — Toronto FC

Handicap Toronto FC covers Push FC Cincinnati covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 10% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 15% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 18% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 14% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
FC Cincinnati keeps clean sheet
15% ✗

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