Sunday , 16 August 2026

Columbus Crew SC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2025
Columbus Crew SC
1 – 1
Full Time
Toronto FC
Sat 20 Sep 2025 · 23:30 UTC Lower.com Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Alonso Coello Camarero
Daniel Gazdag 42' Y
Ibrahim Aliyu 90' Y

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
2025-09-20 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Toronto FC 2025-08-16 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2024-09-18 Toronto FC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-07-06 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Toronto FC 2023-08-26 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Toronto FC

Recent Form

Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep Toronto FC H 1–1 D
17 Sep New York City FC A 2–3 L
13 Sep Atlanta United FC A 5–4 W
30 Aug New York Red Bulls A 0–0 D
23 Aug New England Revolution H 1–2 L
16 Aug Toronto FC A 1–1 D
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep Columbus Crew SC A 1–1 D
13 Sep New England Revolution A 1–1 D
30 Aug Montreal Impact FC H 1–1 D
24 Aug Atlanta United FC A 0–0 D
16 Aug Columbus Crew SC H 1–1 D
09 Aug Philadelphia Union A 1–1 D

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' The game is set. Columbus Crew SC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 16' Wessam Abou Ali has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
  • 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Columbus Crew SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 26' Toronto FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' Ibrahim Aliyu gets the nod from Columbus Crew SC. He replaces Wessam Abou Ali and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 35' Toronto FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 40' Columbus Crew SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 42' Columbus Crew SC receives a card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 47' Canada international Luka Gavran has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 51' What an equalizer from Richie Laryea!
  • 56' Toronto FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel Gazdag, as he is very good at scoring at Lower.com Field with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
  • 66' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Columbus Crew SC that had 287 games and scored 430 goals.
  • 71' The Toronto FC manager makes a substitution. Raoul Petretta departs to be replaced by Kobe Franklin.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Jacen Russell-Rowe. He replaces Daniel Gazdag on 74 minute.
  • 79' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Toronto FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 80' The Toronto FC bench stirs into life. Kosi Thompson is withdrawn and Malik Henry gets his opportunity.
  • 85' Columbus Crew SC is showing some good football. However, Columbus Crew SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 89' Another change for Toronto FC made on 89 minute. Derrick Etienne leaves to be changed by Jules-Anthony Vilsaint.
  • 90' The referee shows Columbus Crew SC player a card on 90.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robin Fraser

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

2025-09-20 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Toronto FC 2025-08-16 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2024-09-18 Toronto FC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC 2024-07-06 Columbus Crew SC 4–0 Toronto FC 2023-08-26 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Toronto FC

Columbus Crew SC Form

2025-09-20 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Toronto FC D 2025-09-17 New York City FC 3–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2025-09-13 Atlanta United FC 4–5 Columbus Crew SC W 2025-08-30 New York Red Bulls 0–0 Columbus Crew SC D 2025-08-23 Columbus Crew SC 1–2 New England Revolution L 2025-08-16 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D

Toronto FC Form

2025-09-20 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Toronto FC D 2025-09-13 New England Revolution 1–1 Toronto FC D 2025-08-30 Toronto FC 1–1 Montreal Impact FC D 2025-08-24 Atlanta United FC 0–0 Toronto FC D 2025-08-16 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D 2025-08-09 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Toronto FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Columbus Crew SC49% Draw27% Toronto FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Columbus Crew SC or Draw
76%
Draw or Toronto FC
51%
Columbus Crew SC or Toronto FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Columbus Crew SC35% Draw47% Toronto FC18%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC

Handicap Columbus Crew SC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 23% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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