Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Aug | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jul | Charlotte FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jul | San Diego FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Toronto FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jul | Orlando City SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 4–2 | W |
| 06 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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' And we are off! Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew SC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Diego Rossi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 8' Columbus Crew SC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Diego Rossi on 8.
- 13' 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.
- 18' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ola Brynhildsen suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' It’s high time Wilfried Nancy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Robin Fraser might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Ibrahim Aliyu makes way for Jacen Russell-Rowe at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Columbus Crew SC.
- 51' Columbus Crew SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' A quiet spell here at BMO Field. Columbus Crew SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' Sigurd Rosted makes way for Malik Henry at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toronto FC.
- 68' Diego Rossi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 68.
- 73' Cesar Ruvalcaba is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Toronto FC tonight.
- 75' Toronto FC make a change. Deandre Kerr trudges off to be replaced by Jules-Anthony Vilsaint on 75 minutes.
- 77' GOAL! Jules-Anthony Vilsaint scores on 77. Assisted by Djordje Mihailovic
- 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 83' It is a substitution in Columbus Crew SC team. Marcelo Herrera is replaced by Hugo Picard on 83 minute.
- 88' Toronto FC ring the changes. Alonso Coello Camarero has done his job and it is now time for Kobe Franklin to step up.
- 89' Cesar Ruvalcaba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steven Moreira on 89 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Toronto FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 21
- 28
- 10
- 1
-
17
Sigurd Rosted ↓ Malik Henry 66'
- 22
-
9
Ola Brynhildsen ↓ Theo Corbeanu 66'
- 29
- 14
- 23
Bench
-
11
Derrick Etienne ↑ 89'
-
7
Theo Corbeanu ↑ 66'
- 90
- 6
-
19
Kobe Franklin ↑ 88'
-
99
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint ↑ 75'
- 71
- 76
-
78
Malik Henry ↑ 66'
Coach
Robin Fraser
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 7
- 18
-
10
Diego Rossi ↓ Lassi Lappalainen 83'
-
2
Marcelo Herrera ↓ Hugo Picard 83'
- 8
- 28
- 25
- 27
- 11
- 16
Bench
- 20
- 24
- 14
-
26
Lassi Lappalainen ↑ 83'
-
19
Jacen Russell-Rowe ↑ 46'
-
30
Hugo Picard ↑ 83'
-
21
Yevgen Cheberko ↑ 46'
- 44
-
48
Cesar Ruvalcaba ↑ 89'
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
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 |
Head to Head
Toronto FC Form
Columbus Crew SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.33
Toronto FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for:
Toronto FC or Columbus Crew SC 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Toronto FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
67%
Toronto FC or Columbus Crew SC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Toronto FC
| Handicap | Toronto FC covers | Push | Columbus Crew SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.