Published Oct 13, 5:06am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 13, 5:06am ET
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Updated Oct 13, 5:06am ET
A nervy final round of matches in the MLS regular season are set for this weekend.
All eyes will be on Toronto, as Orlando City bids to avoid dropping into the wild-card round. Only a victory for the visitors this Saturday will secure their spot in the top seven.
A draw could open the door for either the Chicago Fire or Columbus Crew to steal an automatic berth in the playoffs. You can find our Toronto vs. Orlando picks here.
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| Toronto FC | +235 |
| The Draw | +295 |
| Orlando City | -116 |
It has been a consistent season in the MLS for Orlando City, but they will have massive pressure on their shoulders this Saturday.
The visitors currently sit in the final automatic playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they only boast a one-point advantage over eighth-placed Chicago Fire.
Orlando's recent form would be a slight issue. Their 2-1 defeat against Vancouver last weekend means that they have now failed to win in their last three in the MLS.
It has been a forgettable campaign for Toronto FC. Draws have been their biggest issue throughout the campaign, playing out a conference-high 14 ties.
Their long drawing sequence was ended last week after falling to a 2-0 road defeat against LAFC. Toronto can finish no higher than 12th in the Eastern Conference, but they could yet drop a place if they are beaten on the final day and Montreal claim maximum points.
Alonso Coello will be suspended for the final round of matches after being sent off in the loss against LAFC.
| TOTAL | Toronto | Orlando | DRAWS | |
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| MLS Games | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Goals | 77 | 40 | 37 |
Orlando's poor run of results would be a concern ahead of this final-day showdown in the MLS. Toronto have been difficult to beat throughout the season, despite finding wins hard to come by.
A nervy afternoon in Canada could be set on Saturday, and Orlando City may be forced to wait to find out their playoff outcome, as a draw could be an interesting betting angle.
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The Draw (+295)
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