New York Red Bulls vs Toronto: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 18/10

New York Red Bulls and Toronto have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 18/10 (Sunday), at Red Bull Arena, at 00:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, New York Red Bulls have won 3 time(s) and score 1.2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Toronto have won 2 time(s). New York Red Bulls have a 43.67% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto.

Overview New York Red Bulls vs Toronto

New York Red Bulls are favourites, with odds of 2.29 and a 43.67% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards New York Red Bulls, with 20 win(s) against 5 for Toronto. The odds for a Toronto Football Club win are 3.2 and a draw is 4.33.

In the MLS, New York Red Bulls have 10 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 12 defeat(s), with 38 goal(s) scored and 52 conceded, having Julian Hall as top scorer with 11 goal(s). Meanwhile, Toronto have 7 win(s), 11 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 41 goal(s) scored and 52 conceded, and Joshua Sargent as top scorer with 7 goal(s).

In the last 8 clashes between New York Red Bulls and Toronto, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

New York Red Bulls are unbeaten against Toronto in 14 matches.

New York Red Bulls have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Toronto.

Toronto have conceded goals in their last 12 matches in the league.

In the last 3 matches involving Toronto, all had over 9.5 corners.

Head-to-head between New York Red Bulls and Toronto

In 37 clashes, New York Red Bulls have the advantage over Toronto: 20 win(s) against 5 and 12 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/03/2026, in the MLS. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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New York Red Bulls: current form

New York Red Bulls have played 28 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

10 win(s), 6 draw(s), 12 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.29 point(s) per match

38 goals scored (1.36 per match)

Top scorer: Julian Hall (11 goal(s))

Toronto: current form

Meanwhile, Toronto are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:

7 win(s), 11 draw(s), 10 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match

41 goals scored (1.46 per match)

Top scorer: Joshua Sargent (7 goal(s))

New York Red Bulls vs Toronto key players

In the MLS, Julian Hall carries New York Red Bulls's attack with 11 goal(s).

The playmaker is Cade Cowell, leading in assists with 7. In the whole season, Julian Hall has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Joshua Sargent is the name that frightens the most for The Reds with 7 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Daniel Salloi leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Daniel Salloi has accumulated 7 goal(s).

New York Red Bulls vs Toronto statistics in the MLS

New York Red Bulls have an average of 10.82 corners and 2.14 cards per match. Toronto have 10.82 corners and 1.96 cards. The statistics for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto are in the table below.

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Points & Results

• 1.24
  PPG
  1.14
• 34%
  Wins
  24%
• 48%
  First to Score
  24%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.34
  Scored/game
  1.52
• 1.86
  Conceded/game
  1.90
• 1.60
  xG
  1.39
• 1.56
  xGA
  1.54

Trends

• 62%
  Both Score
  79%
• 14%
  Clean Sheet
  10%
• 28%
  Failed to Score
  17%

Correct score prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto

The favoritism in the odds points to New York Red Bulls. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: New York Red Bulls 1-0 Toronto. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch New York Red Bulls vs Toronto

Check out where to watch the live match between Toronto and New York Red Bulls:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for New York Red Bulls and Toronto

The line-ups for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

New York Red Bulls line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Toronto Football Club line-up

The Toronto starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for New York Red Bulls vs Toronto

Match: New York Red Bulls vs Toronto

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 18/10/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Red Bull Arena

Broadcast: none scheduled

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