New England vs Toronto preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Boston Stadium Wed, 22 Jul - 11:30 PM
Major League Soccer
New EnglandNER
0 – 0
TorontoTOR
Full Time Wed, 22 Jul 11:30 PM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

In a tightly fought encounter, New England hosted Toronto in what turned out to be a goalless draw. The home side dominated possession statistics, holding the ball for 64 percent of the time while the visitors managed 36 percent. Despite this advantage, the expected goals were nearly even with New England at 1.12 and Toronto at 1.2. Both teams failed to find the net in either half, with the score remaining 0-0 at the break and at full time. The absence of any red cards meant that the game proceeded without numerical disadvantages for either team. The draw outcome proved consistent with the xG figures presented. A significant structural deviation was observed concerning New England. Overall, the match showcased defensive solidity from both sides in a balanced contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: New England 0-0 Toronto. New England showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: Outcome proved consistent with the xG values.
  • Market alignment: Result aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Home xG reached 1.12 against away xG of 1.2.
  • Event impact: No second half adjustments altered the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort team balance.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Demianchuk
S. Demianchuk
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
New England M. Mitrovic
M. Mitrovic
VS
Toronto R. Fraser
R. Fraser
1.79
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Charlotte Rank: 64 L
Minnesota United Rank: 65 W
Nashville SC Rank: 72 L
Philadelphia Union Rank: 61 W
Charlotte Rank: 64 W
Inter Miami Rank: 76 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
CF Montréal Rank: 57 D
Chicago Fire Rank: 65 L
Charlotte Rank: 64 L
Inter Miami Rank: 76 L
SJ Earthquakes Rank: 66 D
Atlanta United Rank: 54 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.83
57.47
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
New England
Toronto
Power Score
59.83
57.47
League Position
4
11
Global Rank
532
604

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
New England — Opponent-weighted form score
Toronto — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) New England Toronto

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

New England

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Toronto

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

New England ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Toronto
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
4.56
7.66
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
7.66
4.56
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
New England -0.22 Efficiency Index
vs
Toronto +0.22 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
New England
Toronto
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

New England
vs
Toronto
Created Set-piece attacking threat
New England Toronto
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
29%
26%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.32 vs -0.31
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
New England Toronto
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
26%
29%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.31 vs -0.32
New England
Toronto
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
New England
vs
Toronto
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
New England Toronto
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
New England 0.09
Toronto 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
New England Toronto
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
New England 0.00
Toronto 0.00
New England
Toronto
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • NER had peak pressure around 19'.
  • NER started the game with stronger pressure.
NER Pressure TOR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: NER reached the top pressure at 19' (56.74).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

New England NER Home
4 matches
Toronto TOR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
3
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-23T00:03:13+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
L. Gavran
Canada
1 L. Gavran
R. Chukwu
Substitution
Canada
96 R. Chukwu
W. Zimmerman
United States
25 W. Zimmerman
J. Gilman
United States
38 J. Gilman
R. Laryea
Canada
22 R. Laryea
J. Osorio
Canada
21 (C) J. Osorio
A. Coello Camarero
Spain
14 A. Coello Camarero
D. Kerr
Substitution
Canada
29 D. Kerr
D. Salloi
Hungary
20 D. Salloi
J. Vilsaint
Substitution
Canada
99 J. Vilsaint
E. Aristizábal Chavarriaga
Substitution
Colombia
17 E. Aristizábal Chavarriaga

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 22, 2026, 11:30 PM
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Boston Stadium
Capacity
66829
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sergii Demianchuk

Statistics

Possession
NER
60%
TOR
40%

Top Statistics

2 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 6
82 Dangerous attacks 51
64 Possession 36
7 Corners 9
13 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

45 Ball Safe 38
8 Goal Kicks 8
5 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 4
6 Throwins 12
1 Hit Woodwork 2
2 Successful Headers 0
15 Dribble Attempts 8
3 Successful Dribbles 5
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63

Attacking

119 Attacks 85
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

36 Long Passes 40
529 Passes 300
483 Successful Passes 232
91 Successful Passes Percentage 77
9 Key Passes 12
24 Successful Long Passes 13
67 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

1 Saves 3
8 Tackles 17
5 Interceptions 8
33 Duels Won 41

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 16
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Sergii Demianchuk

Starting XI ▼

30
Matt Turner
Matt Turner Goalkeeper
6.66
2
Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana Defender
6.52
8
Matt Polster
Matt Polster Defender
6.41
41
Luca Langoni
Luca Langoni
Attacker73'
22
Ethan Kohler
Ethan Kohler Defender
6.81
3
Brayan Ceballos
Brayan Ceballos
Defender86'
23
Will Sands
Will Sands Defender
6.45
7
Griffin Yow
Griffin Yow Midfielder
6.09
17
Marcos Zambrano
Marcos Zambrano
Attacker60'
10
Carles Gil
Carles Gil (C) Midfielder
6.56
21
Brooklyn Raines
Brooklyn Raines Midfielder
6.61
25
Peyton Miller
Peyton Miller Midfielder
6.46
80
Alhassan Yusuf
Alhassan Yusuf Midfielder
6.57
14
Jackson Yueill
Jackson Yueill
Midfielder86'
11
Dor Turgeman
Dor Turgeman Attacker
6.58
27
Wilson Harris
Wilson Harris
Attacker73'
Referee : Sergii Demianchuk

Starting XI ▼

1
Luka Gavran
Luka Gavran Goalkeeper
6.69
25
Walker Zimmerman
Walker Zimmerman Defender
6.6
38
Jackson Gilman
Jackson Gilman Defender
6.7
96
Richard Chukwu
Richard Chukwu Defender
6.4
12
Zane Monlouis
Zane Monlouis
Defender71'
14
Alonso Coello
Alonso Coello Midfielder
6.66
21
Jonathan Osorio
Jonathan Osorio (C) Midfielder
6.49
22
Richie Laryea
Richie Laryea Midfielder
6.73
29
Deandre Kerr
Deandre Kerr Midfielder
6.54
78
Malik Henry
Malik Henry
Midfielder64'
17
Emilio Aristizábal
Emilio Aristizábal Attacker
6.73
9
Josh Sargent
Josh Sargent
Attacker46'
20
Dániel Sallói
Dániel Sallói Attacker
6.44
99
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint Attacker
6.46
7
Theo Corbeanu
Theo Corbeanu
Attacker64'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Brooklyn Raines
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Brayan Ceballos → Ethan Kohler
8th Substitution
86'
Event
Jackson Yueill → Alhassan Yusuf
9th Substitution
86'
Event
Wilson Harris → Dor Turgeman
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Luca Langoni → Matt Polster 
7th Substitution
73'
71'
Event
Zane Monlouis  → Richard Chukwu
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Theo Corbeanu  → Jules-Anthony Vilsaint
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Malik Henry → Deandre Kerr 
4th Substitution
Event
Marcos Zambrano → Griffin Yow
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Matt Polster 
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
56'
46'
Event
Josh Sargent  → Emilio Aristizábal
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
86
Update Update
Brayan Ceballos is on, and Ethan Kohler is off.
86
Update Update
Jackson Yueill comes on for Alhassan Yusuf.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Osorio takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Update Update
Offside.
77
Attempt Attempt
Brooklyn Raines takes a left-footed shot but misses.
76
Attempt Attempt
Joshua Sargent attempts a header but misses the shot.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Substitution Substitution
Wilson Harris is substituted for Dor Turgeman.
73
Update Update
Luca Langoni comes on for Matt Polster.
73
Attempt Attempt
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a left-footed shot but misses.
71
Update Update
On Zane Monlouis, off Richard Chukwu.
69
Update Update
Offside.
64
Substitution Substitution
Theo Corbeanu is substituted off for Jules Anthony Vilsaint.
64
Update Update
Malik Henry is on, and Deandre Kerr is off.
63
Attempt Attempt
Matt Polster takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
Marcos Zambrano replaces Griffin Yow.
58
Attempt Attempt
Brooklyn Raines takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Jules Anthony Vilsaint attempted a header but missed the shot.
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Jules Anthony Vilsaint takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
49
Attempt Attempt
Jules Anthony Vilsaint takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Salloi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Substitution Substitution
Joshua Sargent is substituted for Emilio Aristizabal.
45
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
44
Attempt Attempt
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
44
Attempt Attempt
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
Attempt Attempt
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
38
Attempt Attempt
Jules Anthony Vilsaint takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
36
Update Update
Offside.
33
Attempt Attempt
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent takes a left-footed shot but misses.
32
Attempt Attempt
Jackson Gilman's right-footed shot is saved.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Jules Anthony Vilsaint takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
29
Update Update
Offside.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Salloi takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Griffin Yow takes a right-footed shot but misses.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Griffin Yow takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Emilio Aristizabal takes a right-footed shot but misses.
10
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Salloi takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is S. Demianchuk.

CONCLUSION

The final score of 0-0 in the match between New England and Toronto underscores a game defined by strong defensive displays and limited clear-cut chances. New England enjoyed greater possession but could not convert their territorial advantage into goals, as evidenced by the xG values of 1.12 to 1.2. The consistency between the expected goals and the actual result highlights accurate performance indicators. With no red cards affecting play and efficiency shifts aligning properly, the draw was a fair reflection of the contest. Significant deviation noted for the home team did not impact the final outcome negatively. This result leaves both teams with points but emphasizes areas for improvement in finishing.