Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS at BMO Field.
- Toronto FC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Columbus Crew SC 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 27 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire FC | 26 | 42 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 39 |
| 7 | Orlando City SC | 27 | 34 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 27 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | 33 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 33 |
| 11 | D.C. United SC | 26 | 30 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew SC | 27 | 29 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 27 | 29 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 27 | 27 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 26 | 50 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 27 | 47 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | 45 |
| 19 | St. Louis City | 26 | 44 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 27 | 44 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 28 | 41 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids SC | 27 | 36 |
| 23 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 28 | 36 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | 35 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 27 | 32 |
| 26 | Portland Timbers | 27 | 32 |
| 27 | Real Salt Lake | 27 | 32 |
| 28 | Austin FC | 27 | 31 |
| 29 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | 29 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jun | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jun | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 May | D.C. United SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 May | Orlando City SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | Toronto FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Real Salt Lake | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jun | Charlotte FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 May | Los Angeles FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 May | New York City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Toronto FC | Columbus Crew SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #12 |
| 29 | Points | 29 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 6 / 11 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 14 |
| 39 | Scored | 39 |
| 51 | Conceded | 43 |
| -12 | GD | -4 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 22% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
Toronto FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
Toronto FC are 13th (29 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 12th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
4/7
61-75
7/6
76+
9/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
3/6
16-30
4/4
31-45
6/6
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/4
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Toronto FC
| Daniel Salloi | 7 G | 5 A |
| Josh Sargent | 7 G | 2 A |
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds BMO Field will turn into a battlefield for Toronto FC and Columbus Crew SC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Toronto FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Toronto FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sean Zawadzki makes it 0-1.
- 23' Toronto FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' A goal from the USA international Darlington Nagbe! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-2!
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kosi Thompson.
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Caleb Porter will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' The whistle greets Ralph Priso-Mbongue as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Osorio.
- 51' A quiet spell here at BMO Field. Columbus Crew SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' What a moment for Jesus Jimenez! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' Luca Petrasso makes way for Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
- 59' Fresh legs for Columbus Crew SC! Derrick Etienne comes on to replace Lucas Zelarayan.
- 60' Fresh legs for Columbus Crew SC! Will Sands comes on to replace Pedro Santos.
- 65' Supporters expect more eagerness from Derrick Etienne, as he is very good at scoring at BMO Field with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 66' Jacen Russell-Rowe is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 66' Miguel Berry has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jacen Russell-Rowe on 66 minute.
- 67' James Igbekeme has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sean Zawadzki on 67 minute.
- 72' Columbus Crew SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 77' Josh Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 78' Fresh legs for Toronto FC! Jacob Shaffelburg comes on to replace Kosi Thompson.
- 80' The Columbus Crew SC manager makes a substitution. Darlington Nagbe departs to be replaced by Luis Diaz.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Toronto FC and Columbus Crew SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Igbekeme on 90.
- The points are shared — Toronto FC 1-2 Columbus Crew SC. Honours even.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 23
- 4
-
20
Ayo Akinola ↓ Deandre Kerr 46'
- 10
- 27
- 9
- 11
- 8
- 38
- 47
Bench
-
21
Jonathan Osorio ↑ 46'
- 1
-
22
Jacob Shaffelburg ↑ 78'
- 99
-
7
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty ↑ 55'
- 77
- 5
-
29
Deandre Kerr ↑ 46'
- 12
Coach
Bob Bradley
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 31
- 5
- 4
-
7
Pedro Santos ↓ Will Sands 60'
-
6
Darlington Nagbe ↓ Luis Diaz 80'
- 10
- 21
- 3
-
25
Sean Zawadzki ↓ James Igbekeme 67'
- 39
Bench
-
26
James Igbekeme ↑ 67'
- 20
- 23
-
22
Derrick Etienne ↑ 59'
- 24
- 13
-
12
Luis Diaz ↑ 80'
-
27
Miguel Berry ↑ 66'
-
30
Will Sands ↑ 60'
Coach
Caleb Porter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Rossi | 3 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 3 |
| Jozy Altidore | 3 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 |
| Federico Higuain | 2 |
| Jesus Jimenez | 2 |
| Federico Higuain | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
Columbus Crew SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for:
Toronto FC or Columbus Crew SC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
64%
Toronto FC or Columbus Crew SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | Columbus Crew SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.