The Eastern Conference clash between Toronto FC and FC Cincinnati takes place on May 15, 2025 at BMO Field. Fans in Italy, Germany, France and Spain can catch the action at 01:30 CEST, while viewers in the UK tune in at 00:30 BST.
Toronto wraps up a four-game MLS homestand looking to build on their recent momentum, while Cincinnati travels north as league leaders eager to maintain their impressive consistency. Expect a high-energy encounter under the lights at BMO Field.
How are both teams coming into this?
Toronto FC finally ended a frustrating eight-match winless run at home with a 2-0 victory over D.C. United last weekend. That win was only their second of the MLS season, both coming when they scored first and kept a clean sheet. However, their attack has struggled overall — they sit second-lowest in expected goals (10.3) and have created the fewest big chances (17) in the Eastern Conference.
FC Cincinnati, by contrast, have shown that a dominant attacking display isn’t always necessary to pick up points. Despite scoring the second-fewest goals among current playoff teams in the East (17), they have only lost once in their last eight league outings. Pat Noonan’s side boast five one-goal wins this season and have gone unbeaten in seven matches when netting multiple times.
Our forecast
We anticipate a tight, tactical battle in Toronto. The home side will be buoyed by their recent clean sheet and the return of confidence at BMO Field, but their lack of consistent attacking threat could prove costly against a balanced Cincinnati lineup.
FC Cincinnati have the edge in squad depth and recent form on the road, and we back the visitors to edge this one by a single goal. A narrow 1-0 victory for Cincinnati looks the most likely outcome.
Best odds
- Bet365: Toronto FC 3.50 / Draw 3.30 / FC Cincinnati 2.10
- William Hill: Toronto FC 3.40 / Draw 3.25 / FC Cincinnati 2.05
- Betfair: Toronto FC 3.45 / Draw 3.28 / FC Cincinnati 2.08
Possible lineups
Toronto FC (3-4-3): Johnson; Thompson, Long, Rosted; Flores, Longstaff, Petretta, Corbeanu; Bernardeschi, Insigne, Etienne
FC Cincinnati (4-3-1-2): Celentano; Orellano, Hagglund, Miazga, Robinson; Bucha, Evander, Kubo; Santos, Denkey
Team news: Toronto remain without Wingo, Laryea, Kerr and Cimermančić, while captain Osorio is also sidelined. Cincinnati could be without Obinna Nwobodo after he missed their last match with a leg injury.
