Kick-off: 1730 ET, 26/02/2022
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
TV: TSN/ESPN+
Bob Bradley has a big rebuilding job on his hands at Toronto and they may be worth taking on first up this term when visiting Dallas.
The Reds were awful on the road last year and a shake-up over the off-season may take time to have an impact on their flagging fortunes.
We’re going with 1.78 for a home win with our opening FC Dallas vs Toronto FC prediction.
FC Dallas Odds
Dallas also disappointed last season when finishing 23rd in the overall MLS table but putting their faith in young players could now pay off.
Admittedly, Ricardo Pepi was poached by Augsburg for $20million and Justin Che left for another German Bundesliga club in Hoffenheim.
However, Argentine teenager Alan Velasco is an exciting addition and fellow new boy Paul Arriola will also be one to watch out for on the other wing.
Bringing in full-back Marco Farfan in a trade for Ryan Hollingshead will provide extra pace in an expected 4-3-3 formation.
Jesus Ferreira and Paxton Pomykal looked other promising youngsters last season and the future does seem bright for the Burn.
Incoming head coach Nico Estevez has good credentials and a fragile defence seems his biggest concern.
Looking at the FC Dallas vs Toronto FC odds, we like 3.4 for a home win and both teams to score.
Toronto FC Odds
Bradley has a useful record of success when first taking up fresh challenges, so hopes are high of him getting Toronto back on track.
Slipping from second place in 2020 to second from bottom last season was an alarming slide, though, and more turmoil has followed over the winter.
Attacking stalwart Jozy Altidore, Venezuela winger Yeferson Soteldo, Canada defender Richie Laryea and USA centre-half Omar Gonzalez have all exited.
Capturing the signature of Napoli and Italy striker Lorenzo Insigne is obviously huge, arguably even the best player to join the MLS based on his form at the time of signing.
However, Insigne won’t arrive until July and much will be required of Mexico international Carlos Salcedo to help patch up a revamped rearguard.
The visitors conceded 39 goals in 16 road games last season and 8.25 they go down 2-1 here completes our FC Dallas vs Toronto FC betting tips.
Additional stats
Last result:
San Jose 1-1 DALLAS – Jader Obrian
TORONTO 1-3 DC United – Richie Laryea
Head-to-head: Dallas 3-0 Toronto, Toronto 0-1 Dallas, Dallas 3-1 Toronto
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