FC Dallas will kick off their 2026 MLS season with a home game against Toronto at the Toyota Stadium in Texas this Saturday. The Bulls are eager for a fresh start after a somewhat inconsistent performance last year. Despite finishing in a respectable seventh place in the regular season, they were eliminated in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs by Vancouver Whitecaps.
In the US Open Cup, FC Dallas also made an early exit, losing in the round of 16 to New York Red Bulls in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time. As they enter their third consecutive season aiming for a winning start, they will face stiff competition from Toronto.
On the other hand, Toronto had a tough campaign last year, finishing in 12th place and failing to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. In the Canadian Championship, they were knocked out in the preliminary round by Montreal after a penalty shootout defeat following a 2-2 draw.
Despite significant transfer activity before the season, Toronto struggled to find consistency on the field. In the head-to-head record between the two teams, Toronto has only won four out of 22 matches against FC Dallas, losing 12 times. Their most recent victory came in May 2024 with a 3-1 win over Dallas.
FC Dallas has never lost consecutively to Toronto and has scored in their last five encounters with the Canadian side. In terms of recent form, Dallas has lost just once in their last 10 league matches in MLS, while Toronto has only won once in their last 12 games.
For the upcoming match, FC Dallas is favored to win based on their recent performances against Toronto. The prediction is a 2-1 victory for FC Dallas with both teams likely to score. Betting tips suggest placing bets on FC Dallas to win, over 2.5 goals in the game, and both teams to score.
In conclusion, FC Dallas is expected to start their season on a positive note with a win over Toronto. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two competitive teams looking to make a mark in the 2026 MLS season.
