Toronto FC looks to continue its winning ways while adding to Impact woes

As league-leading Toronto FC continues its impressive march towards the Supporters Shield, it looks to take time out tonight to kick rival Montreal when it’s down.

The slumping Impact (10-126), six points out of the playoffs with six games remaining, have lost four straight — starting with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Toronto on Aug. 27.

In stark contrast, Toronto (18-3-8) is on a monster roll — winners of six straight, undefeated in 11 games (8-0-3) dating back to July 5, and unbeaten at home all season.

The good news for Montreal is that Toronto will be without Jozy Altidore (hamstring), with question marks over fellow striker Sebastian Giovinco (quadriceps) and star playmaker Victor Vazquez (slight fever).

The three have combined for 37 goals and 27 assists this season. Altidore is being kept out for a second game in a row as a precautionary move. As for Giovinco, the club was awaiting word on scan results today.

Both were substituted in the Sept. 9 win over San Jose, complaining of lower body tightness.

Vazquez, meanwhile, was sent to the doctor after reporting to work Tuesday feeling under the weather.

“He’s already called and said he’s feeling better and turning the corner so we feel good about where he’ll be,” said head coach Greg Vanney.

Good news from the doctor and Giovinco could play a factor against Montreal. Otherwise, he will be given more time to get right.