Toronto vs Columbus Crew Match Analysis & Prediction
19/09/2024 2:30 am
Toronto FC can take another step towards securing a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs when they host the reigning champions the Columbus Crew to BMO Field on Thursday.
Following a 2-1 victory over Austin FC this past weekend, the Reds are five points above the Eastern Conference playoff line in eighth, while the Crew are third after a goalless draw with FC Cincinnati.
Thursday will be Toronto’s second match in a three-game domestic homestand, with John Herdman’s side seeking back-to-back MLS wins at BMO Field for just the second time this year.
By winning their remaining four home matches, the Reds would surpass their regular-season victories total at BMO Field from a year ago (seven), which would be their highest since 2019 (nine).
Meanwhile, a slow start to September has significantly reduced the Crew’s chances of securing the Suppoters’ Shield for the fourth time in club history, with the team currently on a two-game winless run.
Despite only securing one point in their Hell is Real Derby with Cincinnati this past weekend, it was enough for Columbus to officially secure a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs on successive occasions for the first time since 2017 and 2018.
Their seven away wins in MLS this year are the most Wilfred Nancy’s side in a single 34-game domestic campaign and three more than they has a season ago.
Toronto vs. Columbus Crew Head to head
In the previous 47 meetings between these two teams, Toronto have claimed 13 victories while Columbus Crew have won 20, and they have drawn in 14. The Crew have scored 71 goals and conceded 63 in the process.
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12/03/2022Columbus Crew2Toronto1MLS
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30/06/2022Toronto1Columbus Crew2MLS
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12/03/2023Toronto1Columbus Crew1MLS
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27/08/2023Columbus Crew2Toronto0MLS
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07/07/2024Columbus Crew4Toronto0MLS
Toronto Team News
On Sunday, Derrick Etienne was an unused substitute for Toronto, having previously sustained a minor knock.
Alonso Coello returned to the field for the first time since picking up a thigh injury weeks ago, playing nealry an hour before being replaced by Kosi Thompson.
Toronto's Last 5 Matches
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09/08/2024Inter Miami4Toronto3Leagues Cup
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25/08/2024Houston Dynamo0Toronto1MLS
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28/08/2024Toronto1Forge0Canadian Championship
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01/09/2024Toronto1DC United3MLS
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15/09/2024Toronto2Austin1MLS
Columbus Crew Team News
Over the weekend, the Columbus Crew were once again without reserve goalkeeper Evan Bush, who remains sidelined due to an arm injury.
Abraham Romero is eligible to return after serving a red-card suspension in the draw against their state rivals, Cincinnati.
Columbus Crew's Last 5 Matches
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26/08/2024Columbus Crew3Los Angeles1Leagues Cup
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29/08/2024Phialadelphia Union0Columbus Crew1MLS
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01/09/2024Columbus Crew4New York City2MLS
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08/09/2024Columbus Crew0Seattle Sounders4MLS
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15/09/2024Cincinnati0Columbus Crew0MLS
Toronto vs. Columbus Crew: Odds and Predictions
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