Toronto FC vs New York City FC Prediction, 4/2/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 3/30/2022

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Game: Toronto FC vs New York City FC

Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022

Location: BMO Field in Toronto, ON

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Toronto (+290) New York City (-102)

Maximiliano Moralez and New York City FC (1-1-2, 10th in Eastern Conference) go to BMO Field on Saturday where they'll take on Toronto FC (1-1-2, 12th in Eastern Conference). The goaltenders who are expected to start will be Alex Bono for Toronto FC and Sean Johnson for New York City FC. The moneyline on this contest has Toronto FC coming in at +290 and NYCFC is at -102. The over/under has been set at 2.75.

Toronto stepped onto the pitch against D.C. in their most recent match and earned the victory with a final of 2-1. When discussing the passing game, they finished this match with a 85.6% rate by converting 338 of the 395 targeted passes last match. TFC tried 12 dribbles in this contest and successfully completed 9 of those tries for a rate of 75.0%.

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In terms of shooting accuracy, Toronto wrapped this game up at a 66.7% clip by hitting 6 shots on target of 9 shots. Toronto averages 1.25 goals per 90 (5 goals in total) and have tallied 5 assists in all contests for the year.

Jesus Jimenez is a guy who can be a difference maker for Toronto FC. Jimenez has been given a starting assignment in 119 games thus far in his career and has 0.33 goals per 90 minutes. The forward from Spain has racked up 39 goals scored in 10,789 professional minutes played. He has 22 assists while accumulating 8 yellow card warnings in his pro soccer career.

One more guy who could decide who wins is Alejandro Pozuelo, the forward representing Spain. He has helped on a goal 54 times during his soccer career while scoring 47 goals. Pozuelo has been on the field for 19,547 minutes in 213 starts and has been handed 33 yellow cards. He currently averages 0.22 goals per 90 mins during his pro soccer career.

The man defending the goal for Toronto FC is Alex Bono. Bono has played for a total of 11,427 minutes and is sitting with 399 stops so far in his pro soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.52 (193 total goals conceded) and he has a save % of 69.5. The goalkeeper born in the United States has had 577 shots tried at him in 125 career starts. Bono (54-30-42 record in his career) has tallied 25 shutouts, which leaves him with a 20.0% clean sheet rate.

In their last game, New York City walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 2-0 against Philadelphia. NYCFC ended the game with a 55.6% successful dribble rate by connecting on 10 of the 18 dribbles they attempted. They finished the contest by completing 512 of the 579 attempted passes earning a percentage of 88.4%. New York City landed 2 shots on goal out of 18 shots attempted which gave them a 11.1% rate in their last outing. Having earned a total of 4 goals and 2 assists for all their matches, New York City averages 1.00 goal and 0.50 assists per 90 min.

Maximiliano Moralez should provide solid play for New York City FC. He averages 0.18 goals per 90 mins and has started 271 matches during his career. The forward from Argentina has totaled 23,665 professional minutes and has scored 48 goals. He has 41 yellow card cautions during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 68 times. Make sure to watch out for Valentin Castellanos, the forward representing Argentina. He has scored 40 goals so far in his pro soccer career while assisting a teammate on a goal 16 times. Castellanos has been handed 34 yellow card warnings in 8,269 mins played (93 starts). His goals per 90 minute average in his career is 0.44.

Sean Johnson will be residing in front of the net for New York City FC. In his career, Johnson has given up 425 goals while earning 996 saves in 325 starts. He has given up 1.31 goals per 90 minutes and he has a record of 126-94-105. He holds a save percentage of 71.0 and his clean sheet rate sits at 23.7%. Johnson has 77 shutouts and defended 1,407 shots tried against him in 29,226 minutes in his career.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Toronto (+290)

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