- Toronto FC have been very poor, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses across their last five MLS 2026 matches.
- D.C. United are also struggling, but they are unbeaten in their last two games (2 draws).
- The home side have failed to win either of their last 2 home games against Toronto.
Tight and tense tie at Audi Field
D.C. United, who sit 19th with 18 points from 15 games, host Toronto FC, who are 25th in the table on 15 points from 15 matches, in what should be a tight and nervy fixture on Saturday. The head-to-head record is very tight, with each side winning once and one draw in the last 3 meetings, and Toronto winning the most recent encounter 2-0 in MLS 2025.
The visitors have been extremely poor in recent months. They have, however, provided some hope in the attacking third with Emilio Aristizabal scoring 2 of Toronto's 5 goals across that period, but Daniel Salloi's 4 MLS 2026 goals in 15 appearances remain their best scoring effort.
D.C. United are struggling themselves, but have drawn their last 2 games and will be looking to build on that momentum with a victory here. Louis Munteanu has scored 4 of D.C. United's 10 goals in their last 5 MLS 2026 matches, making him a key target up top, but they will need their players to track back in order to defend their lead on Saturday.
D.C. United to nick it
On paper, D.C. United look the more likely winner here, but the odds (1.84) and recent form make it seem like a more even encounter than the bookmakers have predicted. Toronto are a horrible 1-1-4 on their travels in MLS 2026 and have scored just 5 goals in their 6 matches, but D.C. are 2-2-3 at home and have conceded 16 times in 7 games, so there's an opportunity for a quick, clever goal.
This is a stretch vs compress battle, with René Weiler's D.C. United preferring to stay compact and narrow before hitting in transition, while Robin Fraser's Toronto will look to pin them back and win turnovers. The visitors should be able to hold their own, and after failing to win their last 2 at home against Toronto, the away side can nick something from this game.
BTTS - Yes at 1.62 provides a clean angle into this one, as both defences have been leaky recently and there are enough goals in these two sides for both teams to find the net.
