Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th September 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Toronto FC take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important encounter at the BMO Field on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Preview

Columbus Crew are in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form over the past year. The Crew were held to a 0-0 stalemate by FC Cincinnati in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.

Toronto FC, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Canadian outfit defeated Austin FC by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Columbus Crew have a good recent record against Toronto FC and have won 19 out of the last 45 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Toronto FC's 12 victories.
Columbus Crew have won five of their last six matches against Toronto FC in all competitions - they had won only two of their 14 matches preceding this run in a streak dating back to 2016.
Toronto FC have won six of their last 10 matches in all competitions, with all six of their victories during this period coming by a one-goal margin.
Columbus Crew played out a scoreless draw against FC Cincinnati on Saturday and have now remained unbeaten in 11 of their 14 matches away from home this season.

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Columbus Crew have been a formidable force this season and will be intent on proving their mettle yet again this week. The Crew were wasteful in the final third over the weekend and will need to be more clinical on Wednesday.

Toronto FC can be effective on their day but will be up against a strong team this week. Columbus Crew are in better form and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Toronto FC 1-2 Columbus Crew

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Diego Rossi to score - Yes