Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Prediction: Columbus Crew can’t throw away this chance

Columbus Crew return to the Lower.com field for another MLS fixture against Toronto FC. They were victorious once again in their last match against Nashville SC, to extend their win streak to 3 in a row. They now turn their attention to Toronto FC, and they are confident they can carry on their very fine form into this next game. Toronto on the other hand have searched for an end to their woeful form, but it has eluded them every single time. Their last encounter against Orlando City was not an exception, as they ended up with yet another defeat, bringing the tally to 5 defeats in a row. They will travel to the Lower.com field and hope to snatch a positive result, but from all indications, their chances are looking almost impossible.

According to the league table, Columbus Crew is ranked 3rd on the eastern conference table with 36 points while Toronto FC is ranked 8th with 24 points.

Columbus Crew can walk into any game and plan to take all 3 points. They have proven to be a very good team in their last 3 games in a row. All 3 games ended in a win and they scored a total of 11 goals and conceded 1. Columbus Crew host Toronto in this upcoming game and they are the favorites to win by a landslide.

Columbus Crew’s recent form shows 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 matches (WLWWW), and at home their form shows 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (DDDLWW). And across 10 league matches, Columbus Crew had 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses (DLWWWWLWWW).

The Columbus Crew recorded a 2-0 win over Nashville SC at home in their last match. Christian Ramirez scored the opener in the 30th minute and Diego Rossi scored the second goal in the 65th minute. The game stayed that way until the end and Columbus Crew won. Stats of Columbus Crew in that match was summarized thus: - 56% possession, 3 big chances, 3 goalkeeper saves, 10 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

Toronto FC need no further introduction with their consistent stinkers that have lasted almost 2 months. Toronto recorded their last win against CF Montreal; they trashed Montreal 5-1 in that game, and since then the club has been winless in 8 matches in a row. Toronto FC really needs a huge turnaround at this point, as they prepare to take on Columbus Crew, who are in very good form at the moment.

Toronto’s form guide shows 5 defeats in 5 league games and their away form is: 2 draws and 3 defeats (LDDLL). While in the last 10 league matches they recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 7 defeats (LWLDDLLLLL).

Toronto’s last match against Orlando City ended in a 2-1 defeat for Toronto FC. They were first to draw blood, as Derrick Etienne Junior opened the scoring in the 5th minute. But the game turned around as they conceded twice in the 27th and 45th minute. The second half was scoreless and Toronto were defeated in the end. According to stats, Toronto had: 57% possession, 3 big chances, 1 goalkeeper saves, 6 corner kicks and 1 shot on target.

In the last 20 meetings between both clubs, Columbus Crew and Toronto both won 7 matches and then 6 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Columbus Crew is unbeaten in the last 5 matches

Toronto is without a clean sheet in the last 5 matches

Both teams scored in 4/5 matches

4/5 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

5/7 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

It would be a shock if the Columbus Crew don’t win this game. Toronto FC is there for the taking and any decent team should be tearing them apart, let alone a team with 3 wins in their last 3 games. The Columbus Crew are definitely excited about the prospects of winning 4 games in a row, and Toronto appears to be the right team to help them achieve that. Also remember, Columbus Crew are playing this game at home, which is much better.

• Columbus Crew Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.63 Odds
• Columbus Crew Win and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.82 Odds
• Juan Hernandez to Score at 1.72 Odds