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 12:00 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	12	3	5	4	20	24	-4	20:24	14
25	Columbus Crew	12	3	3	6	16	19	-3	16:19	12

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Toronto FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luka Gavran (GK), Richie Laryea, Walker Zimmerman, Benjamin Kuscevic, Deandre Kerr, Alonso Coello, Jonathan Osorio, Raheem Edwards, Jose Cifuentes, Daniel Salloi, Joshua Sargent.

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Marcelo Herrera, Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Diego Rossi, Dylan Chambost, Andre Gomes, Max Arfsten, Taha Habroune, 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 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 TFC games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Columbus games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Columbus games.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Toronto 1 - 0 Columbus

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Toronto to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +800 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonathan Osorio to Score +360

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.

Latest Jonathan Osorio Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1200

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Corners Prediction

Columbus Over 4.5 Corners -128

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Toronto

Total

10.70 4.90 5.80

Home

10.80 4.50 6.30

Away

10.20 5.40 4.80

Columbus

Total

10.10 5.60 4.50

Home

8.00 5.70 2.30

Away

10.30 4.80 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Toronto Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-159

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-154

Most Corners

1

+148

X

+650

2

-147

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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.

Columbus Crew are the skinniest price to succeed in this MLS clash, with the favourites afforded a 48% probability based on their +108 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Toronto FC are trading at +225.

If you think Columbus can overcome Toronto, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -125 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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Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+255

2

+108

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+128

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-357

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+133

2

-192

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-104

2 Hcp -0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+132

Favourite Diego Rossi is +450 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+155

Anytime

+450

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

First

+160

Anytime

+430

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Joshua Sargent (TFC)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Deandre Kerr (TFC)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Djordje Mihailovic (TFC)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Daniel Salloi (TFC)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Jonathan Osorio (TFC)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Derrick Etienne Jr. (TFC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Kosi Thompson (TFC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Richie Laryea (TFC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

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

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.

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