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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get New York City vs Toronto FC predictions for MLS Friday.
MLS action continues on Friday at 7:30 PM ET as Toronto locks horns with NY City at Yankee Stadium.
Dimers' advanced MLS model projects NY City as the most likely winner in this NY City vs. Toronto prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
New York City vs. Toronto FC prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLS matchup between NY City and Toronto, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently suggests a 61.8% chance of NY City winning, a 17.5% chance for Toronto, and a 20.7% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 58.6% chance of going over, according to our model.
New York City vs. Toronto FC odds
We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| NY City | Toronto | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| -149 | +400 | +310 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -141 | +118 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New York City vs. Toronto FC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: NY City @ -149 via ESPN BET
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -141 via ESPN BET
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is NY City to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
New York City vs. Toronto FC: Correct score predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 2-1 NY City win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| NYC 2-1 TFC | 10% |
| NYC 2-0 TFC | 10% |
| NYC 1-0 TFC | 9.8% |
New York City vs. Toronto FC game-day updates and essential details
Friday's action between NY City and Toronto in MLS at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: New York City vs. Toronto FC
- Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
According to our computer model, NY City has a 61.8% win probability on Friday, Toronto has a 17.5% win probability, and there is a 20.7% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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