Toronto vs Columbus Crew: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, with a slight advantage for a draw. Toronto at home has a 100% draw rate (Draw%) and has yet to secure a victory at home, suggesting difficulties in breaking down opponents on their own turf. Columbus Crew has also not won any away match (0% Win%), but displays better quality of play in terms of possession (56% vs 32%) and a higher average xG (1.64 vs 1.37). Both teams are in poor form over their last 5 matches (Toronto 1.4 PPG, Columbus 0.4 PPG) and neither has kept a clean sheet in their respective conditions. Considering Toronto's tendency to draw at home and Columbus' lack of away wins, the most likely outcome is a share of the points, although the hosts could leverage home advantage to gain a narrow advantage.
Toronto vs Columbus Crew: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Toronto played against Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Toronto has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Columbus Crew has 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Toronto scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.75. Columbus Crew scores 1.00 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Toronto's games and 50% of Columbus Crew's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.19 per game. Toronto takes 10.0 shots per game, while Columbus Crew takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Toronto leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Toronto's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Columbus Crew, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, with a slight advantage for a draw. Toronto at home has a 100% draw rate (Draw%) and has yet to secure a victory at home, suggesting difficulties in breaking down opponents on their own turf. Columbus Crew has also not won any away match (0% Win%), but displays better quality of play in terms of possession (56% vs 32%) and a higher average xG (1.64 vs 1.37). Both teams are in poor form over their last 5 matches (Toronto 1.4 PPG, Columbus 0.4 PPG) and neither has kept a clean sheet in their respective conditions. Considering Toronto's tendency to draw at home and Columbus' lack of away wins, the most likely outcome is a share of the points, although the hosts could leverage home advantage to gain a narrow advantage.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Toronto | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Toronto is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Toronto · 0.5 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Columbus Crew is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Toronto · 1.5 goals / game - Columbus Crew
Toronto scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Columbus Crew scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while Toronto keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Toronto
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Columbus Crew is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Toronto · 1.5 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Toronto - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Toronto
Columbus Crew
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Toronto | Liga | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.75 | 2.90 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Toronto vs Columbus Crew?
The MLS match finished Toronto 2:1 Columbus Crew. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Toronto vs Columbus Crew?
Toronto score 1.00 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew 1.00. The MLS average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Toronto's matches and 50% of Columbus Crew's.
What form are Toronto and Columbus Crew in?
Over the last 5 games Toronto have a 1-1-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Columbus Crew 0-2-2 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Toronto vs Columbus Crew?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.