Major League Soccer: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 31 match between Columbus Crew and Toronto FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Columbus Crew enjoy home advantage, when visitors Toronto FC swing by on Sunday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

The Columbus Crew go into the game in rank 7 in the Eastern Conference, while the Toronto FC rank 12 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC

Columbus Crew Form

Columbus Crew went through their last three matches with a 0-0 draw against New York Red Bulls, a 4-5 win against Atlanta United and a 3-2 defeat against New York City FC. Columbus Crew managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored ten goals and conceded eight times.

Toronto FC Form

Following three draws in their last three matches, Toronto FC could do with a win again. Against Atlanta United, they finished even 0-0, before drawing again in a 1-1 match with CF Montreal. Another 1-1 stalemate against New England Revolution followed. Toronto FC managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring five time and letting in three.

Betting stats for Columbus Crew and Toronto FC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Columbus Crew and Toronto FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC

It has been a great season for Diego Rossi so far as he currently has 16 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net five times in his last six games, leaving Columbus Crew hoping he delivers against Toronto FC on Sunday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.

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Full-time result

Columbus Crew claimed six wins, drew two and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Toronto FC won three, drew four and lost three of their last 10 games away. Toronto FC drew their last six Major League Soccer matches. Columbus Crew have not lost to Toronto FC in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Columbus Crew scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Toronto FC got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Columbus Crew probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Sunday, as Toronto FC managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Columbus Crew have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Toronto FC.

Total goals

Columbus Crew saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in one of the last ten outings for Toronto FC, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches.