Columbus Crew SC vs Toronto FC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Toronto FC — MLS .
- Columbus Crew SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Toronto FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Hanson
- Referee Eric Weisbrod
- Referee Nima Saghafi
- Referee R. Mendoza
- Referee David Barrie
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | Toronto FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 27 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 May | New England Revolution | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 May | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | Columbus Crew SC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 26 May | FC Dallas | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | Orlando City SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 May | New England Revolution | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 May | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Philadelphia Union | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Toronto FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #11 |
| 16 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 6 |
| 21 | Scored | 22 |
| 23 | Conceded | 29 |
| -2 | GD | -7 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 27% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts). Toronto FC are 11th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Toronto FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC has kicked off!
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Columbus Crew SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Toronto FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Columbus Crew SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' The 33-year-old Jonathan Osorio has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 50' Milton Valenzuela is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Columbus Crew SC so far.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' Toronto FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Greg Vanney might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' Auro is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Toronto FC tonight.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 85' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Toronto FC backline.
- 90' It’s high time Gregg Berhalter made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-3.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 25
- 10
- 11
- 7
-
17
Lalas Abubakar ↓ Alex Crognale 63'
- 2
- 24
- 3
-
28
Niko Hansen ↓ Eduardo Sosa 62'
-
13
Mike Grella ↓ Luis Argudo 63'
Bench
- 16
-
20
Eduardo Sosa ↑ 62'
-
21
Alex Crognale ↑ 63'
- 30
-
26
Luis Argudo ↑ 63'
- 14
- 8
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 25
- 12
- 96
- 4
- 21
- 27
- 10
-
14
Jay Chapman ↓ Marky Delgado 58'
- 7
-
54
Ryan Telfer ↓ Nick Hagglund 67'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Nick Hagglund ↑ 67'
-
18
Marky Delgado ↑ 58'
-
87
Tosaint Ricketts ↑ 22'
- 20
- 26
- 88
Coach
Greg Vanney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Rossi | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Jozy Altidore | 3 |
| Pozuelo | 2 |
| Richie Laryea | 2 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 |
| Federico Higuain | 2 |
| Jesus Jimenez | 2 |
Columbus Crew SC Form
2018-06-02
Columbus Crew SC
3–3
Toronto FC
D
2018-05-27
Sporting Kansas City
0–0
Columbus Crew SC
D
2018-05-19
New England Revolution
0–1
Columbus Crew SC
W
2018-05-12
Columbus Crew SC
3–0
Chicago Fire FC
W
2018-05-09
Columbus Crew SC
1–0
Philadelphia Union
W
2018-05-05
Seattle Sounders FC
0–0
Columbus Crew SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.39
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Toronto FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
75%
Draw or Toronto FC
46%
Columbus Crew SC or Toronto FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Toronto FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.9%
4 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
4 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Toronto FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 19% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.