Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC prediction: USA: MLS betting tips on match 2023-08-26 23:30.
[p]Columbus Crew, currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference with 39 points, will face off against Toronto FC, who are struggling in 14th place with only 19 points. The match will be played in the MLS competition at Lower.com Field in Columbus. Both teams are from the Eastern Conference, and Columbus Crew has been dominant at home this season, while Toronto FC has yet to win a single away match.[/p]
[p]Columbus Crew has been impressive at home this season, with a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 33 goals and conceding only 12, resulting in a goal margin difference of +21. In their last match, they secured a convincing 3:0 victory against FC Cincinnati at home. The Crew has been productive, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game in home matches and conceding an average of 0.9 goals. Key players for Columbus Crew include forward Juan Camilo Hernandez, who has contributed 2 goals and 10 assists. However, they will be missing Will Sands due to injury.[/p]
[p]On the other hand, Toronto FC has been struggling on the road, with a record of 4 draws and 8 losses, scoring only 7 goals and conceding 22, resulting in a goal margin difference of -15. Their last match ended in a disappointing 2:3 loss at home against CF Montreal. Toronto FC has had weak productivity, scoring an average of 0.6 goals per game in away matches and conceding an average of 1.8 goals. Key players for Toronto FC include midfielder Mark Kaye, defender Shane O’Neill, and midfielder Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. Unfortunately, they will be without Adama Diomande due to a leg injury and Raoul Petretta due to a red card suspension.[/p]
[p]In their recent meetings, Columbus Crew has the upper hand with 3 wins, while Toronto FC has 1 win, and 1 game ended in a draw. The last match between these teams in the current season and competition was played in March 2023, ending in a 1:1 draw between Toronto FC and Columbus Crew.[/p]
[p]Based on current form and home results, Columbus Crew is expected to have the advantage in this match, while Toronto FC remains the underdog. Columbus Crew’s strong home record and Toronto FC’s struggles on the road suggest that the home team is more likely to come out on top in this Eastern Conference clash.[/p]
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