Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026
MLS Betting Preview: Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew
Toronto FC go head-to-head with Columbus Crew at BMO Field, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 21 March.
This contest between Toronto and Columbus should result in Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think that there’s big value betting on this pick at -143, with the prospect of multiple goals being scored.
Toronto FC drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at BMO Field against New York Red Bulls. Robin Fraser's men recorded just 33% possession and had five shots on target, with Daniel Salloi bagging the goal.
Columbus Crew were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Nashville SC at Lower.com Field. The Ohio outfit boasted 55% possession and had two shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Columbus are unbeaten when it comes to the past nine meetings against Toronto, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Columbus, one victory for Toronto along with three draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Toronto FC |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 28 |  Columbus Crew |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 2 |
2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts. TFC have had 44.8% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Djordje Mihailovic has found the net 5 times, Daniel Salloi 2, with Derrick Etienne and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Djordje Mihailovic, Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio, all of whom have 2 on the board.
Columbus have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.3 goals. Henrik Rydstroem's side average 55.7% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 7.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Marcelo Herrera has scored 3, followed by Wessam Abou Ali, Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe with 2 goals apiece. Look no further than Lassi Lappalainen for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Toronto FC predicted lineup (3-4-3): Luka Gavran (GK), Benjamin Kuscevic, Walker Zimmerman, Zane Monlouis, Richie Laryea, José Cifuentes, Jonathan Osorio, Raheem Edwards, Dániel Sallói, Emilio Aristizábal, Djordje Mihailovic.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Andres Herrera, Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Malte Amundsen, Taha Habroune, Sean Zawadzki, Andre Gomes, Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, Wessam Abou Ali.
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips
Prepare for Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
We are siding with Over 2.5 Goals at -143 considering this MLS game should see the net bulge a few times. We think the price looks appealing when it comes to three or more goals being scored.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest MLS injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew league stats:
The top betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
If you’re expecting a few goals to be notched, you have the opportunity to combine the Over 2.5 Goals pick with BTTS Yes. Head to Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market for bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Toronto to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Jonathan Osorio (TFC) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS home matches. We’re happy to take the +360 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 6.20 corners for Columbus in their past 5 games, with Toronto conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous five home matches. We’re happy to back the -128 when it comes to Columbus covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: three or more goals to be registered, Toronto with the -0.25 Asian Handicap together with Jonathan Osorio (TFC) to be on the scoresheet.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Toronto FC are currently available at +150 with the bookmakers to defeat Columbus Crew, with the latter priced at odds of +163. If you’re siding with the draw in this MLS clash, then it can be backed at +250.
If you think Toronto can overcome Columbus, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +115 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -185.
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Favourite Diego Rossi is +500 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Toronto haven’t lost any of their past eight games at BMO Field. Robin Fraser's men have managed six draws, two victories and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Columbus haven’t tasted victory in the previous seven away matches. The Ohio outfit have clocked up five losses, four draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
The last meeting at BMO Field saw Toronto and Columbus draw 1-1. In the previous 5 H2H meetings at BMO Field, we’ve seen two Columbus victories, one Toronto win and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto FC Home Stats |
2-6-2 | 2.60 | 1.40 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | |
| Columbus Crew Away Stats |
1-4-5 | 3.30 | 1.40 | 1.90 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
- MLS: 21/09 2025 Columbus 1 Toronto 1
- MLS: 17/08 2025 Toronto 1 Columbus 1
- MLS: 19/09 2024 Toronto 0 Columbus 2
- MLS: 07/07 2024 Columbus 4 Toronto 0
- MLS: 27/08 2023 Columbus 2 Toronto 0
- MLS: 12/03 2023 Toronto 1 Columbus 1
- MLS: 30/06 2022 Toronto 1 Columbus 2
- MLS: 12/03 2022 Columbus 2 Toronto 1
- MLS: 29/05 2021 Columbus 2 Toronto 1
- MLS: 13/05 2021 Toronto 2 Columbus 0
Toronto FC League Stats
Columbus Crew League Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Toronto FC this season are Daniel Salloi (2), Derrick Etienne (1), Djordje Mihailovic (1)
- Top Assistors for Toronto FC this season are Djordje Mihailovic (1), Jonathan Osorio (1), Richie Laryea (1)
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Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Toronto vs Columbus without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.
Toronto FC Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Toronto FC Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Toronto FC Lineups
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Toronto FC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Robin Fraser
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 12 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | San Diego | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 6 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 9 | Inter Miami | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 10 | NY Red Bulls | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | D.C. United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Charlotte FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 16 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Sporting KC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:11 | 4 |
| 22 | NE Revolution | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 25 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 26 | CF Montréal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 27 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:12 | 3 |
| 28 | Columbus Crew | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 29 | St. Louis | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 3 | NYCFC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | San Diego | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Nashville SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Charlotte FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 13 | Austin FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 14 | NE Revolution | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 17 | Atlanta United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 18 | FC Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 25 | Sporting KC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 28 | Inter Miami | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
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