Toronto FC II desperately need points on Saturday, Aug 29 at 1:00 AM in the MLS Next Pro. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Toronto FC II come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). New York City FC II, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Toronto FC II head into this on the back of a defeat, while New York City FC II arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Toronto FC II and New York City FC II have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Toronto FC II won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: New York City FC II's quality should tell even on the road. Toronto FC II will push, but the visitors have too much class. New York City FC II to win.