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
Key match information
Toronto played Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Toronto: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match. Columbus Crew: 0-2-2, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Toronto scores 1.00 and concedes 1.75 goals per match. Columbus Crew scores 1.00 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Toronto 50%, Columbus Crew 50%. Over 2.5: Toronto 50%, Columbus Crew 50%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.19. Toronto: 10.0 shots per match, Columbus Crew: 11.5.
Match halves
Toronto: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.50. Columbus Crew: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Toronto: 0-15 (1 goals). Columbus Crew: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Toronto is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Toronto · 0.5 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
1.75 goals / match - Toronto · 1.5 goals / match - Columbus Crew
Toronto scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Columbus Crew scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Toronto keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Toronto
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Toronto · 1.5 pts / match - Columbus Crew
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Toronto - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Toronto
Columbus Crew
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.