DC United 8/13 to beat Toronto in Thursdays MLS matchup

Competition: MLS

Market: DC United win

Odds: 8/13 @ Bet 365

Looking to move one step closer to booking their spot in the playoffs, DC United will welcome a struggling Toronto side to Audi Field Stadium in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Starting with the hosts, while DC did endure a difficult start to their Eastern Conference campaign, Thursday’s hosts are now in pole position to secure a top six finish. After 31 games, DC have won 12, drawn eight and lost 11, scoring 56 and conceding 49 in return, they now hold the third best-attacking stats in the division. With a points tally of 44 with three games remaining, they now hold a one-point buffer from slipping out of the playoff positions. As for their recent form, DC are unbeaten in their last eight MLS matches and have also scored eight in their last three.

As for last years Eastern Conference champions, it has been a torrid year for Toronto and any chance of securing a playoff position has already disappeared. After 31 matches, the visitors have won nine, drawn six and lost 16, scoring 55 and conceding 60 in return, they hold the second worst defensive record in the East. With a points tally of 33, they sit 11 points adrift of the top six with two games remaining. As for their recent form, Toronto have lost five of their last seven MLS matches.

Bet: DC United 8/13 to beat Toronto in Thursdays MLS matchup @ Bet 365