Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Prediction: Another victory for The Crew

Columbus Crew returned to winning ways last week with a 3-0 win over FC Cincinnati and now they welcome Toronto FC in this game as they continue to pick up pace in the league. Toronto FC lost their resumption game against CF Montreal at home and are in dire need of a win here.

According to the MLS table, Columbus Crew are currently 6th, having 39 points from 24 matches played. While Toronto FC are 28th with 19 points from 25 matches played.

Columbus Crew could not have wished for a better response to their Leagues Cup exit, than a resounding 3-0 win over FC Cincinnati in the league. Aidan Morris scored the opening goal for Columbus Crew in just 15 minutes into the game and then Cucho Hernandez doubled their lead from the spot in the 23rd minute. The third goal came late in the second half through Jacen Russell-Rowe in the 96th minute. The statistics of the game showed Columbus Crew had 61% possession, 9 shots on target and 6 corner kicks at the end of the game.

Columbus Crew’s last 5 games in the MLS ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. They won against New York Red Bulls (H) and FC Cincinnati (H), then played a draw against Inter Miami CF (A) and New York City (H), before losing to Portland Timbers (A).

Columbus Crew have been very solid at home in the MLS according to the records. They are currently unbeaten in their last 8 games on home ground.

Streaks more than 2.5 goals (5/5), both teams scoring (7/8), less than 4.5 cards (4/5).

Toronto FC’s woes have continued after the resumption of the league games. Their first game since the Leagues Cup was against CF Montreal and they lost 3-2 in that game. CF Montreal were 2-goals ahead in the first half after goals from Mathieu Choiniere and Aime Mabika (OG’). Toronto FC scored one goal through Frederico Bernardeschi in the 66th minute but they were rocked by a red card and once again CF Montreal restored the lead through Mathieu Choiniere in the 79th minute. And in the 94th minute Frederico Bernardeschi struck again but it was too late for a comeback as they ended up losing the game 3-2. Toronto FC’s statistics in the match were; 58% possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks.

Toronto FC had a very poor record in the MLS before the Leagues Cup. They are currently on a 7-match losing streak and a 10-match winless streak. They lost their last 5 games against Real Salt Lake (H), Orlando City SC (A), Saint Louis City (H), Chicago Fire (A) and CF Montreal (H). And in their last 5 away games, they lost 4 and drew 1.

Streaks: losses (9), no wins (12), without a clean sheet (11), first to concede (7/7), less than 4.5 cards (5/5), less than 10.5 corners (5/6).

Columbus Crew and Toronto FC have faced each other 20 times in the past. Toronto FC won 7 matches, while Columbus Crew won 6 and 6 matches ended in a draw.

• Columbus Crew lost the last 4 games
• Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in the last 9 matches.
• Toronto FC are without a clean sheet in the last 4 matches.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 matches.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 6/8 matches.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/6 matches.

Columbus Crew have played 24 matches in the MLS and they have scored 48 goals and conceded 33. They score an average of 2.0 goals per game and their conversion rate is 15%. They played an average of 13.6 shots per game and 5.0 shots were on target per game. They played 4.5 corners per game and they kept an average of 57.3% possession per game. They conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game and have kept 6 clean sheets.

Toronto FC have played 25 matches in the MLS and they have scored 20 goals and conceded 36. They score an average of 0.8 goals per game and their conversion rate is 8%. They played an average of 10.6 shots per game and 3.6 shots were on target per game. They played 3.8 corners per game and they kept an average of 50.3% possession per game. They conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game and have kept 6 clean sheets.

• Home Win and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.63 Odds
• Team 1 to Score 2 Goals in a Row at 1.61 Odds
• Correct Score at 3-0 at 10.00 Odds