Toronto FC has failed to win any of its last three matches against New York City FC (D2 L1), its longest winless run against NYCFC since failing to win any of the first five meetings (D2 L3). The Reds have had the upper hand in postseason play, eliminating New York City from the playoffs in both 2016 and 2019.
Toronto’s 2-1 win over D.C. United on March 19 ended a nine-match winless run dating back to the end of last season (D4 L5). Toronto’s last three wins, including the victory over D.C., have all been come-from-behind efforts.
New York City FC has failed to score in three of its first four matches this season, including both away matches so far. NYCFC failed to score in just two of their first 25 matches in 2021, with the team’s third scoreless match not coming until September 25.
Alejandro Pozuelo has scored seven goals in seven career games against New York City FC (including playoffs). Pozuelo has not scored more than twice against any other opponent in his MLS career.
New York City FC held 73.2% possession in its loss to Philadelphia on March 19, the highest possession percentage by any team in an MLS match this season. NYCFC is the only team to hold at least 70 percent of the ball in a match in 2022, doing so twice, but have failed to score or win (D1 L1) in either game.
