Sunday , 16 August 2026

Columbus Crew SC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2024
Columbus Crew SC
4 – 0
Full Time
Toronto FC
Sat 6 Jul 2024 · 23:30 UTC Lower.com Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Federico Bernardeschi
Y 67' Derrick Etienne
Darlington Nagbe 72' Y
Y 86' Kobe Franklin
Y 90' Kosi Thompson

Overview

Match Preview

Columbus Crew SC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Lower.com Field.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

7
5
4
Columbus Crew SC 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-07-06 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Toronto FC 2023-08-26 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Toronto FC 2023-03-12 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2022-06-29 Toronto FC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC 2022-03-12 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 Toronto FC

Recent Form

Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jul Toronto FC H 4–0 W
04 Jul Nashville SC H 2–0 W
29 Jun New England Revolution A 5–1 W
22 Jun Sporting Kansas City H 4–0 W
19 Jun Internacional CF Miami A 1–2 L
15 Jun New York City FC A 3–2 W
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jul Columbus Crew SC A 0–4 L
03 Jul Orlando City SC H 1–2 L
29 Jun Atlanta United FC A 1–2 L
22 Jun New York Red Bulls A 0–3 L
19 Jun Nashville SC H 1–2 L
15 Jun Chicago Fire FC H 1–4 L

Season Stats

Columbus Crew SC Toronto FC
#10 Position #12
20 Points 17
18 Played 18
5 / 5 / 8 W / D / L 3 / 8 / 7
26 Scored 24
28 Conceded 32
-2 GD -8
1.11 PPG 0.94
28% Win % 17%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
16% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

Columbus Crew SC are 10th (20 pts). Toronto FC are 12th (17 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/6
16-30
2/2
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Toronto FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/4
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi 6 G 1 A
Wessam Abou Ali 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Lower.com Field!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' It looks surprising Toronto FC does not make any changes. Diego Rossi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' What a strike from Cucho Hernandez! The score is 1-0.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kevin Long made 342 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Toronto FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 30' Columbus Crew SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 40' Toronto FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Federico Bernardeschi on 45 minutes.
  • 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' Christian Ramirez adds to his 3 season tally! Columbus Crew SC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 57' Toronto FC have won 371 goals from 284 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 60' Shane O'Neill makes way for Lorenzo Insigne at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
  • 65' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Columbus Crew SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 67' The referee calls foul for Derrick Etienne. He receives a card.
  • 71' Another change for Toronto FC made on 71 minute. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty leaves to be changed by Kobe Franklin.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Darlington Nagbe on 72 minutes earns him a card. Columbus Crew SC will be frustrated.
  • 77' Columbus Crew SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 81' What a moment for Mohamed Farsi! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 82' Columbus Crew SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sean Zawadzki is hanging Christian Ramirez on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Toronto FC! Aime Mabika comes on to replace Kevin Long.
  • 84' Diego Rossi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
  • 86' Toronto FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 88' Another change for Columbus Crew SC made on 88 minute. Diego Rossi leaves to be changed by Marino Hinestroza.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kosi Thompson on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Columbus Crew SC take all three points.

Lineups

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Herdman

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Diego Rossi 3
Gyasi Zardes 3
Jozy Altidore 3
Richie Laryea 2
Cucho Hernandez 2
Federico Higuain 2
Jesus Jimenez 2
Federico Higuain 2

Head to Head

2024-07-06 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Toronto FC 2023-08-26 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Toronto FC 2023-03-12 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2022-06-29 Toronto FC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC 2022-03-12 Columbus Crew SC 2–1 Toronto FC

Columbus Crew SC Form

2024-07-06 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Toronto FC W 2024-07-04 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Nashville SC W 2024-06-29 New England Revolution 1–5 Columbus Crew SC W 2024-06-22 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Sporting Kansas City W 2024-06-19 Internacional CF Miami 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L 2024-06-15 New York City FC 2–3 Columbus Crew SC W

Toronto FC Form

2024-07-06 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Toronto FC L 2024-07-03 Toronto FC 1–2 Orlando City SC L 2024-06-29 Atlanta United FC 2–1 Toronto FC L 2024-06-22 New York Red Bulls 3–0 Toronto FC L 2024-06-19 Toronto FC 1–2 Nashville SC L 2024-06-15 Toronto FC 1–4 Chicago Fire FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.39 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Columbus Crew SC to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC72% Draw18% Toronto FC10%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
90%
Draw or Toronto FC
28%
Columbus Crew SC or Toronto FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Columbus Crew SC52% Draw38% Toronto FC10%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
9.7%
3 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 21% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 22% 29%
-0.5 71% — 29%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.