Toronto FC vs. Austin FC Prediction: TFC and El Tree Meet for the Third Time Ever

Saturday afternoon, Austin FC will make the journey north of the border to clash against Toronto FC at BMO Field. These two sides have not met since 2024, when TFC doubled up Austin FC 2-1. 

• Toronto FC are in good form at the moment, remaining unbeaten in its last five 

• Austin FC have not secured maximum points since March 1st, a run of five matches 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for Toronto FC vs. Austin FC.

Toronto FC vs. Austin FC Betting Odds for Saturday, April 18

The oddsmakers sense that both clubs will score a goal, as shown by the displayed  odds. Both teams to score is listed at -128, while either side failing to score is priced at +102.

Toronto FC vs. Austin FC Odds

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Toronto FC vs. Austin FC Betting Prediction

Toronto FC Preview

Robin Fraser and his troops are off to a solid start to 2026, compared to previous years, where they sputtered out of the gate. TFC are benefiting from playing their fifth consecutive home date this weekend, which will eventually wrap up a 10-game home stand. Over the weekend, Toronto looked destined to capture all three points until they conceded a stoppage-time goal, giving the team their 11th point and placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference heading into matchday eight. 

Switching outfits across the pond as the MLS season kicked off, Josh Sargent is slowly building up his confidence in his new surroundings. His previous two outings have seen the USMNT product see a rapid increase in playing time; he has since opened his MLS account, bagging his first tally on April 4. Per 90, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.32 shots, with that number rising as he gets more time on the pitch, his  production could be the difference-maker Toronto needs.

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Austin FC Preview

If Nico Estévez and his men don’t stop the bleeding soon, the manager could be the next one to get fired. What looked like a promising start to the year has evolved into a downward spiral. The El Tree find themselves near the basement of the Western Conference table, sitting on six points, only two better than last-place Sporting Kansas City. 

Despite not getting onto the scorers’ sheet yet, Facundo Torres has noticeably been the club's best-performing player after seven matches. Returning to MLS, the 26-year-old had obtained three assists through 584 minutes of work. With his previous employers, Orlando City, the Uruguayan international amassed 39 goals and 14 assists. If he can replicate his production with Orlando, Austin will be in a good spot in the future. Currently, Myrto Uzuni is the club leaderboard in the goal department with a pair, coming off a solid performance last weekend that saw him sneak one past the LA Galaxy, he could be dangerous catching TFC off guard. 

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Toronto FC vs. Austin FC - My Pick

• Toronto FC vs. Austin FC pick: Both teams to score, yes (-128) at FanDuel

On Saturday afternoon, we expect both sides to break through and get on the scoresheet. Both teams have been involved in matches where they score with notable consistency, with the outcome occurring in five of their seven fixtures in 2026. While both squads are without key attacking contributors, the starting XI players still possess enough quality to make an impact and feature on the scoreboard. Neither defence has looked convincing when put under pressure. Especially against opponents who are willing to commit numbers going forward, they tend to get exposed to the pressure.

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How to Watch Toronto FC vs. Austin FC

• When: April 18, 1 p.m. ET

• Where: BMO Field 

• TV: Apple TV