After a heartbreaking 2-1 loss at Red Bull Arena on Monday night, the Red Bulls will head north to face Toronto FC in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This Sunday will mark the second time the Red Bulls will play at BMO Field this season.
Before Sunday’s do-or-die match, here are some key statistics to keep in mind while the Red Bulls take on their rivals from the North.
2:New York needs to win by two goals to advance to the Conference Final, or by a one-goal margin with a scoreline of 3-2 or greater. Toronto’s only home loss this season was by two goals to the Montreal Impact in September, 5-3.
4: Daniel Royer has four goals in his last five games for the Red Bulls. After scoring in their two previous encounters versus Toronto, the 27-year-old will look to make it three-straight matches with a goal against TFC on Sunday.
5-3-3: During the MLS regular season, the Red Bulls are 5-3-3 following a loss. New York will look to improve that record to 6-3-3 with their first win of the season at BMO Field this weekend.
6: Six MLS clubs have come back to win a two-legged series after trailing 2-1 heading into the second leg. Three of the six teams to overcome the deficit reached the MLS Cup Final.
9: Bradley Wright-Phillips continues to be a nightmare for Toronto FC, scoring nine times in his last twelve matches against the Canadian club. Wright-Phillips currently sits on 99 goals in all competitions for the Red Bulls and hopes to reach the century mark with a goal in Toronto.
13-1-3: Toronto FC finished the regular season with the best home record in MLS, sporting a 13-1-3 record at BMO Field. The Red Bulls aims to deliver Toronto its second loss on home soil this season, and earn the club’s first win over TFC of the season.
