What happened: Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at BMO Field. The clubs drew 1-1 in their first meeting this month.
Why it matters: New York City sits seventh with 27 points, three ahead of 10th-place Toronto. The matchup carries positioning stakes in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
By the numbers: New York City: 7-6-8, 27 points, +5 goal difference. Toronto FC: 5-9-7, 24 points, -6 goal difference.
What to watch: Saturday’s result will determine whether the three-point gap between the clubs grows or disappears.