**New York City FC** holds the edge, sitting **5 points** clear of **Toronto FC** in the standings with a positive goal difference of **+4**. The home side has also won both of the last two meetings between the clubs.

**New York City FC**’s midfield trio of **K. Parks**, **A. Perea**, and **J. Shore** must control possession against **Toronto FC**’s central unit of **J. Osorio** and **J. Cifuentes**. **Toronto FC**’s defense, which has conceded **29 goals** in **14 games**, will be tested by **New York City FC**’s attack that has scored **25 times**.

**N. Fernández Mercau** in midfield and goalkeeper **M. Freese** are the key figures for **New York City FC**. For **Toronto FC**, **J. Osorio** must dictate tempo from midfield while **R. Laryea** provides defensive stability at full-back.

**New York City FC** will be without **D. Baiera**, **A. Martinez**, and **A. O’Neill** for this fixture. **Toronto FC** is missing **T. Corbeanu**, **N. Gomis**, and **Matheus Pereira**.