'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Austin FC welcome Toronto FC to the Q2 Stadium for an MLS clash on Saturday (May 20).
The hosts are coming off a 2-1 away win over Seattle Sounders last weekend. Ethan Finlay and Gyasi Zardes scored in either half to give them a two-goal lead, while Fredy Montero halved the deficit in the 79th minute.
Toronto, meanwhile, could not be separated in a goalless stalemate at home against New York Red Bulls.
The draw left them rooted to the bottom of the standings in the Eastern Conference, having garnered 13 points from as many games. Austin, meanwhile, are tenth in the Western Conference with 13 points to show for their efforts after 13 games.
Austin vs Toronto FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
- Toronto have managed just one win in their last ten games across competitions, losing four.
- Six of Austin's last seven home games acrossl competitions have produced less than three goals.
- Four of Toronto's last five games have seen at least one team fail to score.
- Toronto are yet to win on the road this season, losing thrice from six games.
- Austin have scored at least twice in five of their last six games.
Austin vs Toronto FC Prediction
Neither Austin nor Toronto have had an ideal start to their league campaign, with the latter especially struggling on their travels. Austin FC, have also been inconsistent, lthough their home form could be a source of inspiration.
Goals have come at a premium for both sides, so another compact game could be on the cards. Austin come in as the slight favourites, although they lost their most recent fixture at home, which snapped their six-game unbeaten run in front of their fans.
Although either side could nick a win, the spoils could be shared in a low-scoring stalemate, with both sides to find the back of the net.
Prediction: Austin 1-1 Toronto
Austin vs Toronto FC Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Both halves to produce over 0.5 goals
