Toronto FC vs DC United Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Toronto FC vs DC United prediction, probable lineups, odds and Same Game Parlay picks. Scan team news and standout odds before this MLS game kicks off.
Grayson Parker - October 28, 2026, 3:42 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer (MLS) |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Toronto, BMO Field |
Toronto FC close their regular-season home slate against DC United at BMO Field, and the Toronto FC vs DC United betting odds lean toward a home side chasing the playoff line.
Toronto sit three points outside the Eastern Conference playoff places with three games left, so anything short of a win leaves them relying on help from elsewhere.
DC United arrive 13th in the East and on a three-game losing streak in MLS. Their playoff hopes are all but gone, and the defense keeps leaking goals.
Goals tend to follow this matchup around. Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 10 meetings between these clubs in Major League Soccer.
Toronto FC vs DC United Recent Results
Toronto had put together an unbeaten run before a 4-2 loss on the road to a short-handed Columbus Crew side, a result that dropped them down the Eastern Conference standings. The attack is not the problem. They have scored at least two goals in each of their last four MLS games, with Josh Sargent leading the line.
DC United's slump rolled on with a 2-0 home loss to a struggling FC Cincinnati side. The club have now lost four of their last five MLS games, which has effectively ended their Eastern Conference playoff push. Tai Baribo remains their main outlet up front, but the back line is the bigger story on defense.
Toronto FC vs DC United Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Toronto FC: W. Zimmerman (Injured/out), D. Kerr (Injured/out), K. Franklin (Injured/out), N. Palacio (Injured/out)
DC United: L. Munteanu (Injured/out), G. Segal (Injured/out), H. Kijima (Injured/out), J. Hopkins (Doubtful)
Toronto FC
Walker Zimmerman is out with an ankle injury, a real blow to the back line. Robin Fraser could recall attacker Dániel Sallói for this one, and the probable Toronto FC vs DC United lineups have him on the right of the front three.
DC United
Silvan Hefti came through a knock to start against FC Cincinnati last time out. Jackson Hopkins is a heavy doubt, and teenager Oscar Avilez is in line to replace him alongside Tai Baribo up front.
Toronto FC vs DC United Predicted Lineup
Toronto FC
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: W. Yarbrough, M. Pereira, B. Kuscevic, Z. Monlouis, R. Laryea, D. Mihailovic, J. Osorio, N. Dorsch, T. Corbeanu, J. Sargent, D. Sallói
DC United
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: S. Johnson, K. Kurokawa, K. Rowles, L. Bartlett, S. Hefti, Peglow, A. Dozzell, B. Servania, K. Nono, O. Avilez, T. Baribo
Toronto FC vs DC United Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 9+ shots on target in 10 of the last 10 meetings between Toronto FC and DC United (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 27+ shots taken in 8 of Toronto FC's last 9 games (Major League Soccer).
- Tai Baribo has been carded in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Dániel Sallói has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Matheus Pereira has won 2+ fouls in 6 of his last 6 appearances (Major League Soccer).
Toronto FC vs DC United Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Toronto FC vs DC United prediction is a Toronto win in an open, messy game. The hosts carry a projected win probability of 49.45%, well clear of DC United, and they are priced at +100 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. DC can find the net, but a back line this leaky has few answers for Sargent and Toronto's wide forwards.
Best Picks
Over 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game between Toronto FC and DC United. This pick leans on a projected total of 3.53 goals, which already clears the line comfortably. DC United have also conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 MLS games, and Toronto rarely stop shooting.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides carry a goal threat, and both defenses have been leaky. The projection has both clubs finding the net at 67.61%, and the matchup backs it up. Toronto are without Walker Zimmerman at the back, while DC United's edge on attacking set pieces gives them a route to goal even on a bad night.
Toronto FC vs DC United Same Game Parlay
Our Toronto FC vs DC United same game parlay picks back Tai Baribo to be carded, Theo Corbeanu to register a shot on target and an assist, and Toronto to score twice.
Tai Baribo to be shown a card: the forward has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 appearances against Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.
Theo Corbeanu over 0.5 shots on target: he has put at least one shot on target in 6 of his last 6 MLS appearances, and DC struggle against attacks down the wings.
Toronto over 1.5 total home goals: Toronto FC have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 9 games against DC United in Major League Soccer.
Theo Corbeanu over 0.5 assists: Toronto do their best work down the wings and cross often, which puts Corbeanu in a strong spot to set up Josh Sargent in the box.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Toronto FC vs DC United Talking Points
Toronto's case starts at BMO Field, where they are unbeaten in their last seven home games since the World Cup break. It continues with Josh Sargent, who has 10 goal contributions this MLS season. Robin Fraser has asked for urgent early energy without panic or desperation, which is the right message for a team that is strong at coming back from losing positions. If Toronto start fast, DC United have shown little sign that they can stop them.
Toronto FC vs DC United Predictions FAQs
When is the Toronto FC vs DC United MLS game?
The game is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT.
Where is Toronto FC vs DC United being played?
The game is being played at BMO Field in Toronto.
Who is in the probable lineups for Toronto FC vs DC United?
Toronto FC's probable 4-3-3 is W. Yarbrough, M. Pereira, B. Kuscevic, Z. Monlouis, R. Laryea, D. Mihailovic, J. Osorio, N. Dorsch, T. Corbeanu, J. Sargent and D. Sallói. DC United's probable 4-4-2 is S. Johnson, K. Kurokawa, K. Rowles, L. Bartlett, S. Hefti, Peglow, A. Dozzell, B. Servania, K. Nono, O. Avilez and T. Baribo.
Which players are injured or doubtful for Toronto FC vs DC United?
Toronto FC: W. Zimmerman, D. Kerr, K. Franklin and N. Palacio are listed as injured. DC United: L. Munteanu, G. Segal and H. Kijima are listed as injured, and J. Hopkins is listed as doubtful.
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