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Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew

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AI Match Summary

Toronto FC play Columbus Crew in the MLS. It looks like a close match. Recently, Toronto FC averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.63 conceded. Columbus Crew averaged 1.65 goals scored and 1.35 conceded. In past meetings, Toronto FC won 1, Columbus Crew won 1, and they drew 3. Their last match on Mar 21, 2026 ended 2:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.63 for Toronto FC and 2.31 for Columbus Crew. This points to a Columbus Crew double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Toronto FC
35%
Draws
34%
Columbus Crew
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Columbus Crew

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Toronto FC picked up more points recently compared to Columbus Crew.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.63 vs 2.31 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 85%
Over 2.5 Goals 52%
Over 3.5 Goals 31%
Over 4.5 Goals 16%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70%
Toronto FC Clean Sheet 10%
Columbus Crew Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 77%
Second Half Goal 81%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Toronto FC Columbus Crew
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 7 11
Draws 14 8
Losses 9 12
Goals Scored 1.5 1.65
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.35
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.63 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 21, 2026 MLS
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew
2:1
Sep 20, 2025 MLS
Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC
1:1
Aug 16, 2025 MLS
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew
1:1
Feb 15, 2025 Club Friendly
Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC
0:0
Sep 18, 2024 MLS
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Toronto FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Cifuentes J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Zimmerman W.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Columbus Crew Compare

Top Goalscorer Abou Ali W.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Toronto FC 30 / 100
Columbus Crew 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Toronto FC Columbus Crew

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Columbus Crew or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +34.8%
4.35
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +12.8%
2.17
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Toronto FC attacking → ← attacking Columbus Crew

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Toronto FC scored in 87% of their last 30 games.

Columbus Crew let in goals in 77% of their last 31 matches.

Games between these two average 1.80 goals.

Toronto FC went unbeaten in 1 of their last 5 games.

Columbus Crew lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

35 Points in last 5 41
1.63 Goals expected (xG) 2.00
2.63 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.63

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5New York Red Bulls1564525:3222
6Charlotte FC1563624:2321
7FC Cincinnati1555536:3720
8New York City1554625:2119
9DC United1546521:2518
10Columbus Crew1544721:2316
11CF Montreal1442822:3114
12Orlando City1542923:4414
13Toronto FC1435622:2914
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