Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 07/04/2024

Odds via Tonybet

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC	April 7, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
Vancouver Whitecaps odds	-164
Toronto FC odds	+380
Draw	+280
Over\Under	2.5 -154\+110

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC. Shape of the Teams

On paper, both teams thrive fairly well. Vancouver is fifth with ten points in five games, while Toronto ranks tenth, with the same amount of points but with an additional game played.

This showdown in Vancouver is a duel of Canadian Titans in the MLS. The Whitecaps have only lost one game in the MLS so far – a narrow 1-2 defeat to Salt Lake.

Toronto’s journey mirrors Vancouver’s in victories and draws but includes two losses – against NYC FC (2-1) and against Kansas City just last week (1-3).

The game against Kansas City happened to be the first without Insigne – sidelined due to injury – which also explains Toronto’s weaker performance. With Bernardeschi now shouldering the Italian influence alone, Toronto needs to restructure their offensive dynamics.

On the other hand, the Whitecaps have been enjoying a season that has been free from injury woes – and this could possibly determine the dynamics of the upcoming match.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, April, 7:30 PM EDT
Stadium: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC, Prediction, Odds

Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Odds: -164 (Tonybet)

Most fans will complain when a team performs sub-par following the injury of their most important players, and yet, this is the most normal reaction. Playing without Lorenzo Insigne, whose recovery date is still unknown, is the new reality for Toronto FC.

This was particularly evident in the match against Kansas when Bernardeschi was pushed into a more forward role. This showcased that this new system still lacks balance.

Prince-Osei Uwusu was paired with the ex-Juventus player but struggled to create any major chances and was eventually replaced by Akinola, who also fell short of precision for a role demanding accuracy.

The spotlight should be on Osorio, who played a great game up top – but the question is, how do you find someone to regularly supply him with the balls he thrives on?

What’s clear is that Toronto should focus on creating a wall in the midfield to avoid the Whitecaps’ play through the center. Toronto’s defence has been problematic, often leaky, and they have rarely kept a clean sheet.

But the match is expected to be a banger, with both teams frequently scoring up to three goals (usually two), leading to a ping-pong game marked by the prowess of the most clinical strikers.

Gauld’s role as the prime facilitator for Kreilach, whose performance can be hit or miss, will be crucial in this game. Toronto’s ability to interrupt this connection could be decisive for the match’s outcome.

In an interesting twist, a victory for either team would catapult them to the MLS leadership with 13 points. This indicates the unpredictable nature of the league’s early stages, where every win can make a big impact.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC Betting Tip

Pick: Vancouver Whitecaps and over 1.5
Odds: -118 (Tonybet)

Lorenzo Insigne’s absence will drastically change Toronto’s dynamics. When a team loses its compass, adjusting to the new players who would replace the missing key player always takes a while.

This was evident in Toronto’s last game against Kansas, which resulted in a 1-3 loss. Toronto suffered from Insigne’s absence, and with the upcoming game being an away match for Toronto, the challenge becomes even bigger.

Both teams use a three-at-the-back formation, making it difficult to adapt when key players are sidelined.

Historically, encounters between these two teams have favoured the Vancouver-based team. The Whitecaps already secured a win in Toronto earlier this season (1-2), and notched a decisive victory during the pre-season (3-0). The last victory for Toronto dates back to the pandemic era (in 2020), which adds to the uphill battle they face playing without Insigne.

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