Toronto FC vs New England Revolution 7/21/20 - MLS Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 07/19/2020 at 11:10 AM ET

On Tuesday,  Toronto FC will play the New England Revolution in the third and final match in Group C for both in the MLS is Back Tournament. Toronto sits atop the group standings with one win and one draw on four points through the first two matches. Toronto is coming off an exciting 4-3 victory over the Montreal Impact on Thursday. Ayo Akinola scored 3 times for Toronto against its Canadian rival and Akinola is the leading goal scorer in the tournament with five. Richie Laryea scored Toronto’s other goal.

Toronto earned one point in its first match in group play with a 2-2 draw against DC United. With four points, Toronto is guaranteed to finish first in Group C with a victory against New England. However Toronto could fall as far as third place with a loss to New England and a victory by DC United over Montreal. Therefore, Toronto must play its best football of the group stage on Wednesday against New England.

New England has four points in Group C following a 1-1 draw with DC United in its most recent outing. A victory against DC United would have guaranteed New England advancing to the knockout stage. However, that was not to be as New England took a lead against DC United in the 51st minute with a goal by Adam Buksa but allowed an equalizer by Federico Higuain in the 72nd minute.

The revolution can guarantee advancement Into the knockout stage with a victory over Toronto on Wednesday. However, just as with Toronto, New England could finish as low as third with a draw or loss on Wednesday against Toronto. Adam Buska is the leading goal scorer for New England with two while four players for the Revolution are tied for the lead in assists with one apiece.

Both Toronto and New England will be battling for first place in Group C in the third and final match of group play on Wednesday. Toronto displayed its firepower and it's 4-3 victory over DC United but also showed its vulnerability in the back line after allowing three goals. New England has an excellent defense and will score enough to overcome Toronto’s strong offense on Wednesday. Final Score Prediction, New England Revolution wins 2-1

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