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 stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Columbus Crew and Toronto FC are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

The Columbus Crew enter the game ranked 11 in the Eastern Conference, while the Toronto FC are 10 in the Eastern Conference.

Form: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC

Columbus Crew Form

Columbus Crew recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 3-2 against Orlando City. They responded by beating Charlotte FC 3-1, and followed that up by winning 0-2 against FC Cincinnati. Columbus Crew won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored ten and conceded eight goals.

Toronto FC Form

Toronto FC look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat CF Montreal by 2-1, before drawing 3-3 with Orlando City. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Red Bull New York by a 0-2 scoreline. Toronto FC claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats and facts 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.

In-form players: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC

Lewis Morgan shows decent form right now for Toronto FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Columbus Crew, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Brais Mendez also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Popular betting markets: Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC

Full-time result

Columbus Crew won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing three as well. Toronto FC won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost five in this run. Columbus Crew have not lost to Toronto FC in 8 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Columbus Crew scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Toronto FC only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Toronto FC will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Saturday with Columbus Crew managing a measly three clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to one clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Columbus Crew and Toronto FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Columbus Crew’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Toronto FC, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.7 times goals per game themselves.