Our Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction: 2-1
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Toronto FC's Last Match – FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Toronto FC must win following their 1-0 USA MLS victory against FC Cincinnati on March 8. In that match, Toronto FC saw 43% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Cincinnati | 57% | 11 (2) | 0.65 | 59 |
 Toronto FC | 43% | 8 (4) | 0.69 | 45 |
Columbus Crew's Last Match – Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 USA MLS share of the spoils with Chicago Fire on March 8. In that match, Columbus Crew controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbus Crew | 50% | 6 (2) | 1.16 | 50 |
 Chicago Fire | 50% | 6 (1) | 0.44 | 29 |
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew Stats
Key Stats
| Toronto FC | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Toronto FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Columbus Crew average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.