Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew

Toronto FC host Columbus Crew in this MLS match at BMO Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Line Could be Covered by TFC

There’s a strong case for backing Toronto +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Columbus. Landing odds of -114 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

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2-0 Crew Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Toronto FC drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. The Reds enjoyed 51% possession and four shots on target, with Deandre Kerr registering the goal.

Columbus Crew lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Orlando City 3-1 at Lower.com Field. The Ohio team had seven shots on goal and boasted 64% possession, while Diego Rossi was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have three straight victories against Toronto. In their last encounter, Columbus claimed a 2-0 away win at BMO Field. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved six Columbus wins, one draw and three Toronto victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Columbus Crew	34	14	12	8	55	51	4	55:51	54
25	Toronto FC	34	6	14	14	37	44	-7	37:44	32

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts. TFC have had 46.6% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Theodor Corbeanu is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Deandre Kerr, Deybi Flores, Alonso Coello and Tyrese Spicer each have 1. Malik Henry, Matthew Longstaff and Ola Brynhildsen have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Columbus have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 10.0 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Ohio team average 59.1% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 2.3 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Diego Rossi is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Jacen Russell-Rowe on 2, with Daniel Gazdag and two others bagging 1. Dylan Chambost has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Toronto FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Richie Laryea, Kevin Long, Sigurd Rosted, Raoul Petretta, Jonathan Osorio, Alonso Coello, Maxime Dominguez, Djordje Mihailovic, Deandre Kerr, Ola Brynhildsen.

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Marcelo Herrera, Max Arfsten, Daniel Gazdag, Taha Habroune, Dylan Chambost, Diego Rossi, Ibrahim Aliyu.

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Toronto look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this MLS game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -114 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a MLS verdict is reached.

Key Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by TFC in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by TFC in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

TFC +0.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Toronto 1 - 1 Columbus

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +575 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Max Arfsten to Score +430

Max Arfsten (Columbus) has managed three goals in his past nine MLS away games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +430 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Max Arfsten Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -143

We’ve not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in three straight Columbus away matches. We’re going to wager on the teams to fall short for Total Corners and this selection is available at -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Toronto

Total

9.30 4.40 4.90

Home

9.40 4.20 5.20

Away

8.80 3.30 5.50

Columbus

Total

7.60 5.30 2.30

Home

9.30 6.30 3.00

Away

7.40 3.70 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-143

Toronto Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Columbus Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+650

2

-147

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Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Crew Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The favourites have a 52% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Columbus Crew chalked up at -110 to land a win in this MLS clash. The market suggests that Toronto FC are least likely to win at +260.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Columbus are -233 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Toronto being priced up at +155 with the same money back guarantee.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+275

2

-110

Half-Time Result

1

+290

X

+138

2

+145

Double Chance

1X

-118

12

-370

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-233

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-115

2 Hcp -0.5

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Diego Rossi Favourite to Find the Net First

Diego Rossi is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +420 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +135.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+135

Anytime

+420

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Ola Brynhildsen (TFC)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Deandre Kerr (TFC)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Theo Corbeanu (TFC)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Maxime Dominguez (TFC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan Osorio (TFC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Kosi Thompson (TFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Matty Longstaff (TFC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Richie Laryea (TFC)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-114

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-137

Deandre Kerr (TFC)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-127

Theo Corbeanu (TFC)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-303

Maxime Dominguez (TFC)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Jonathan Osorio (TFC)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-244

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-556

Matty Longstaff (TFC)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-588

Kosi Thompson (TFC)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Richie Laryea (TFC)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-667

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-667

Toronto Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Toronto haven’t lost any of their past three games at BMO Field. Robin Fraser's side have recorded six defeats, two victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Columbus have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

When the teams previously met at BMO Field, Columbus defeated Toronto 2-0. The past 4 H2H games at BMO Field have involved two Columbus wins, one Toronto victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Toronto FC Home Stats		2-2-6	2.10	0.90	1.20	3	7	4	6
Columbus Crew Away Stats		3-4-3	3.60	1.60	2.00	7	3	9	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Toronto vs Columbus team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.

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