Thursday , 2 July 2026

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2024
Toronto FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Columbus Crew SC
Wed 18 Sep 2024 · 23:30 UTC BMO Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Richie Laryea 78' Y
Federico Bernardeschi 79' Y
Y 85' Derrick Jones
Y 90' Alexandru Matan

Overview

Match Preview

Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS at BMO Field.

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

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

Recent Form

Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Columbus Crew SC H 0–2 L
14 Sep Austin FC H 2–1 W
31 Aug D.C. United SC H 1–3 L
25 Aug Houston Dynamo A 1–0 W
20 Jul Montreal Impact FC A 1–0 W
17 Jul Internacional CF Miami A 1–3 L
Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Toronto FC A 2–0 W
14 Sep FC Cincinnati A 0–0 D
07 Sep Seattle Sounders FC H 0–4 L
31 Aug New York City FC H 4–2 W
28 Aug Philadelphia Union A 1–0 W
20 Jul Atlanta United FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Toronto FC Columbus Crew SC
#11 Position #10
14 Points 16
14 Played 15
3 / 5 / 6 W / D / L 4 / 4 / 7
22 Scored 21
29 Conceded 23
-7 GD -2
1.00 PPG 1.07
21% Win % 27%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season

Toronto FC are 11th (14 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Toronto FC have kicked off against Columbus Crew SC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Diego Rossi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Columbus Crew SC so far.
  • 10' Alexandru Matan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Columbus Crew SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The travelling Columbus Crew SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Toronto FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 45' The 29-year-old Derrick Jones has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Another change for Toronto FC made on 46 minute. Jonathan Osorio leaves to be changed by Tyrese Spicer.
  • 51' Cucho Hernandez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Toronto FC and Columbus Crew SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jacen Russell-Rowe made 284 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Columbus Crew SC! Max Arfsten comes on to replace DeJuan Jones.
  • 70' Brilliant from the ! Marcelo Herrera makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 70.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Lorenzo Insigne as he leaves the pitch. Kosi Thompson steps in for Toronto FC.
  • 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 78' The referee has no hesitation. Richie Laryea is booked for Toronto FC — card on 78.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Toronto FC player. Federico Bernardeschi gets a card.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Servania. He replaces Matthew Longstaff on 82 minute.
  • 85' Poor challenge from Derrick Jones. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Columbus Crew SC — Alexandru Matan on, Dylan Chambost off on 85 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Alexandru Matan is booked for Columbus Crew SC — card on 90.
  • 90' Another change for Columbus Crew SC made on 90 minute. Derrick Jones leaves to be changed by Yaw Yeboah.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Toronto FC 0-2 Columbus Crew SC.

Lineups

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Herdman

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Diego Rossi 3
Gyasi Zardes 3
Jozy Altidore 3
Federico Higuain 2
Jesus Jimenez 2
Federico Higuain 2
Lucas Zelarayan 2
Gyasi Zardes 2

Head to Head

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 2023-03-12 Toronto FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2022-06-29 Toronto FC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC

Toronto FC Form

2024-09-18 Toronto FC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2024-09-14 Toronto FC 2–1 Austin FC W 2024-08-31 Toronto FC 1–3 D.C. United SC L 2024-08-25 Houston Dynamo 0–1 Toronto FC W 2024-07-20 Montreal Impact FC 0–1 Toronto FC W 2024-07-17 Internacional CF Miami 3–1 Toronto FC L

Columbus Crew SC Form

2024-09-18 Toronto FC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC W 2024-09-14 FC Cincinnati 0–0 Columbus Crew SC D 2024-09-07 Columbus Crew SC 0–4 Seattle Sounders FC L 2024-08-31 Columbus Crew SC 4–2 New York City FC W 2024-08-28 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Columbus Crew SC W 2024-07-20 Atlanta United FC 2–1 Columbus Crew SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12 Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76 Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Toronto FC25% Draw26% Columbus Crew SC49%
Actual: Columbus Crew SC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Toronto FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
75%
Toronto FC or Columbus Crew SC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Toronto FC19% Draw44% Columbus Crew SC37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Toronto FC

Handicap Toronto FC covers Push Columbus Crew SC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 22% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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