Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 31/03/2024

In what will be their first interconference matchup in the 2024 MLS season, Toronto FC hosts Sporting Kansas City, looking to continue their impressive start to the season.

Defeating Atlanta United 2-0 in their last match, the Reds are fifth in a tight Eastern Conference table, with the top five separated by a point. The victory over Atlanta was the first time Toronto FC scored multiple goals in a game this year.

Standing in their way is a Sporting Kansas City side coming off their first loss of the campaign, a 3-2 reverse at home to LA Galaxy. They go into the match in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point behind six teams tied on seven points.

Odds via TonyBet

Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City prediction	Saturday March 30, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
Toronto FC odds	+147
Sporting Kansas City odds	+160
Draw	+229
Over\Under	2.5 goals, -117/-118

Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City. Shape of the Teams

Head coach John Herdman has his Toronto FC side playing in a 3-4-2-1 formation. They have let in a joint-league best two goals so far, showing they are hard to break down. Creating, and especially finishing, chances remain Toronto FC’s greatest weakness, which could hold them back in this game.

With leading scorer Lorenzo Insigne likely to miss this game, Toronto’s other Italian designated player, Federico Bernardeschi will be the one to keep an eye on.

The 30-year-old has played every minute of Toronto FC’s first five games and has attempted the most shots on the team (21). It will be quite a task for Sporting Kansas to keep him quiet.

Peter Vermes’ Sporting Kansas City plays in a 4-3-3 setup and does a great job of creating quality chances. Their 27 shots on target is the fifth best in the league so far, something Toronto FC should be wary of.

Hungarian attacking midfielder Dániel Sallói is one to watch for Sporting. The 28-year-old has been a regular source of goals for Sporting Kansas City in recent years. Despite not scoring so far, Sallói will be looking to get off the mark in this tie.

Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, March 30, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
Stadium: BMO Field
Location: Toronto, Canada
Last match: Toronto FC 2-0 Atlanta United

Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Odds

Pick: Toronto FC win
Odds: +147 (Tonybet)

Neither side will be at full strength for this match, as both squads are dealing with several injuries.

Sporting Kansas City has dominated the all-time head-to-head between the two, winning 14 of 26 games (14-8-4). The last three meetings ended in draws, with the last one being a 2-2 draw back in 2019.

Expect a close game in the scoreline, as all of Sporting’s games in 2024 have either been drawn or decided by one goal. It is a similar story for Toronto FC, as their last game was the only one not to be decided by a goal or a stalemate.

Although Toronto has not won in their last 10 against SKC, they know how to keep the ball out of their net. Keeping that in mind, I feel the Reds will go into this match as favourites.

Toronto FC vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tip

Pick: Over 2.5 goals
Odds: -118 (Tonybet)

Sporting Kansas City’s last two matches have seen more than 2.5 goals. They have been a more exciting team to watch of late and this will likely continue into Saturday’s game.

In a similar vein, Toronto FC scored multiple goals for the first time this year in their previous match, which will likely bring them to life a bit more. Even if they have only scored five times so far, they have found the net in their last four outings.

As previously mentioned, both teams have been involved in close matches this year, making a 2-1 scoreline in Toronto FC’s favour look rather likely.

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