Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer
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Many had written off the Columbus Crew, as they were going through a rebuilding season with a new coach and injuries plaguing them. However, against all odds, the Columbus Crew has revived its playoff hopes; they've won four of their last MLS matches, and on Saturday they aim to put the disappointment of losing the US Open Cup final on penalties behind them by perhaps defeating Toronto FC at home.
Toronto FC is currently just one point ahead of Columbus Crew, and the New York Red Bulls have a head-to-head advantage for the ninth and final play-in spot. Toronto's victory, secured by an own goal and a late goal from Salloi, comes just after a win against the New Yorkers, shaking up the fight at the bottom of the playoff standings. Even better, the Reds have a comfortable end to the season against manageable opponents.
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Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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20
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36 | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | -9 |
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21
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35 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | -1 |
Columbus Crew and Toronto FC Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 21, 2026 - US Open Cup
Oct 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 27, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 21, 2026 - US Open Cup
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 27, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 16, 2026 - US Open Cup
Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 5, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 18, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 26, 2026 - Leagues Cup
Aug 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 26, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Oct 10, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 9, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 5, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 29, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 26, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 19, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 12, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Aug 22, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Jul 31, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew against Toronto FC : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
50 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer
Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer
Sep 18, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Jul 6, 2024 - Major League Soccer
Mar 11, 2023 - Major League Soccer
Toronto FC v Columbus Crew last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
E. Bush
DefenderE. Bailly
B. Lennon
M. Herrera
MidfielderS. Bangoura
T. Karumanchi
ForwardG. Tapia
W. Yarbrough
DefenderR. Chukwu
J. Gilman
MidfielderA. Coello
ForwardE. Aristizabal
A. Piedrahita
D. Etienne
D. Salloi
R. Edwards
Missing players
W. Abou Ali
W. Zimmerman
MidfielderN. Palacio
Most goals and assists
Columbus Crew - Toronto FC Key Points
- Salloi leads Toronto FC in goals this season with eight, and they have also recorded seven assists
- Toronto FC is currently one point ahead of Columbus Crew, while the team has seven assists
- Columbus Crew had 5 corner kicks in their previous match
- The Columbus Crew defense blocked 8 shots in their last match
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Our Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Prediction
This is the most crucial match for both teams; it's their hope of securing a play-in spot. Columbus will have home-field advantage, but they are coming off a grueling US Open Cup final that went to extra time.
When they faced each other in Canada in March, the Reds came from behind to defeat Columbus Crew; in fact, they haven't lost to that team since 2024.
Our prediction for Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC is: Toronto FC to win or draw.
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