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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Toronto FC take on an impressive Columbus Crew side in an important encounter at the Lower.com Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Preview
Toronto FC are in eighth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Canadian side suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Orlando City last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Columbus Crew, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The Crew eased past Nashville SC by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Columbus Crew have a good record against Toronto FC and have won 18 out of the 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Toronto FC's 12 victories.
- Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last five matches on the trot against Toronto FC in MLS and have won each of their last four such games.
- Columbus Crew have lost only one of their last 30 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to May 2023 and have won 12 such games during this period.
- Toronto FC have lost five consecutive matches in MLS - their seventh such losing streak in the competition since the start of the 2021 season.
- Federico Bernardeschi has contributed to 14 goals in his last 10 matches in MLS.
Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Prediction
Columbus Crew have made the Lower.com Field their fortress this season and will be intent on making the most of their impressive form. The Crew have a good squad at their disposal and will look to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Toronto FC have blown hot and cold this season and will face a difficult test on Saturday. Columbus Crew are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Columbus Crew 3-1 Toronto FC
Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Columbus Crew to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Columbus Crew to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Diego Rossi to score - Yes
