MLS Match Preview: Atlanta United FC (1-7-1) vs. Toronto FC (3-2-4)

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Venue: BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET

Injury Report

Toronto FC

Walker Zimmerman — Unknown injury

H. Wingo — Hamstring injury

Sergio Santos — Illness

Atlanta United FC

D. Mihailović — Pelvic injury

N. Gomis — Achilles tendon surgery

Steven Alzate — Adductor issue (questionable)

Miguel Almirón — Knee irritation (out ~2 weeks)

Team Records

Toronto FC: 3‑3‑2 (12 points)

Atlanta United FC: 1‑1‑6 (4 points)

Recent Team Form

Toronto FC — Last 5

3–3 vs Austin (D)

1–1 vs Cincinnati (D)

3–2 vs Colorado (W)

2–1 vs Columbus (W)

1–1 vs NY Red Bulls (D)

Atlanta United — Last 5

0–2 vs Nashville (L)

3–1 vs Charleston (W)

0–1 vs Chicago (L)

1–3 vs Columbus (L)

0–0 vs D.C. United (D)

Form takeaway: Toronto unbeaten in five; Atlanta with four losses in last five.

Series History

Last five meetings:

Aug 24, 2025: ATL 0–0 TOR

Jul 12, 2025: TOR 1–1 ATL

Jun 29, 2024: ATL 2–1 TOR

Mar 23, 2024: TOR 2–0 ATL

Apr 15, 2023: TOR 2–2 ATL

Trend: Very balanced historically, but Toronto have been stronger at home.

Key Player Matchups

Toronto FC

Dániel Sallói: 3 goals in 8 matches

Richie Laryea: 2 goals, 2 assists

Djordje Mihailović: 2 assists in 5 matches

Atlanta United FC

Aleksey Miranchuk: 4 goals in 7 matches

Miguel Almirón: 3 assists (but unavailable)

E. Latte Lath: 1 goal, 2 assists

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryToronto FCAtlanta United
Goals per match1.40.8
Goals conceded1.81.8
Shots per match12.111.3
Passing accuracy80%86%
Clean sheets11

Takeaway: Toronto create more chances; Atlanta pass more cleanly but struggle in the final third.

Betting Trends

Toronto unbeaten in 5 straight.

Atlanta winless in last 4 MLS matches.

Toronto have scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 home games.

Atlanta have scored 1 goal or fewer in 4 of last 5.

MATCH ODDS

Toronto FC                          – 120

Atlanta United FC            + 300

Draw                                     + 255

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

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