Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew predictions, Mar 21, 2026

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As Toronto FC prepares to host Columbus Crew on March 21, 2026, both teams enter the match with struggling recent forms that could influence the outcome. Toronto FC has managed to secure only one victory in their last five outings, indicating a need to revitalize their performance at home. Columbus Crew, on the other hand, is yet to record a win in their last four matches, raising concerns about their current form and resilience.

Tactically, Toronto FC may leverage their home advantage, looking to dominate possession and create opportunities through quick transitions. However, they will need to improve their defensive organization to prevent exposing themselves to Columbus’s counter-attacking threats. Columbus Crew, while winless of late, will aim to exploit any vulnerabilities in Toronto’s backline, possibly adopting a more aggressive approach to regain momentum.

With bookmakers offering odds of 2.89 for the home win and 2.32 for the away side, the match promises to be competitive. While both teams are eager for a turnaround, predicting a clear favorite remains challenging, making this matchup one to watch closely.

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Toronto 33.2%

Draw 27%

Columbus 39.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.86	3.53	2.39
	2.82	3.55	2.42
	2.93	3.6	2.43	Watch and Bet
	2.8	3.3	2.25
	2.84	3.55	2.36

Latest Results

14.03.26 Toronto FC – New York Red Bulls – 1:1 08.03.26 FC Cincinnati – Toronto FC – 0:1 28.02.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – Toronto FC – 3:0 21.02.26 FC Dallas – Toronto FC – 3:2 11.02.26 Toronto FC – Fredrikstad FK – 0:1

14.03.26 Columbus Crew – Nashville SC – 0:1 07.03.26 Columbus Crew – Chicago Fire – 0:0 28.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Columbus Crew – 2:2 21.02.26 Portland Timbers – Columbus Crew – 3:2 08.11.25 FC Cincinnati – Columbus Crew – 2:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 0.

Toronto is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 6 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 26:28. (average 1.3:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Toronto won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:9. (average 1.5:0.9).

Latest Head To Head

20.09.25 Columbus Crew – Toronto FC – 1:1 16.08.25 Toronto FC – Columbus Crew – 1:1 18.09.24 Toronto FC – Columbus Crew – 0:2 06.07.24 Columbus Crew – Toronto FC – 4:0 26.08.23 Columbus Crew – Toronto FC – 2:0

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Los Angeles FC	4	4	0	0	8:0	8	12
2	San Diego FC	4	3	1	0	11:3	8	10
3	Vancouver Whitecaps	3	3	0	0	8:1	7	9
4	San Jose Earthquakes	3	3	0	0	6:0	6	9
5	Real Salt Lake	4	3	0	1	7:5	2	9
6	Seattle Sounders	3	2	0	1	4:2	2	6
7	Colorado Rapids	4	2	0	2	7:6	1	6
8	Houston Dynamo	3	2	0	1	5:5	0	6
9	FC Dallas	4	1	2	1	6:6	0	5
10	Los Angeles Galaxy	4	1	1	2	6:7	-1	4
11	Minnesota United	3	1	1	1	4:5	-1	4
12	Austin FC	4	1	1	2	5:7	-2	4
13	Sporting Kansas City	4	1	1	2	4:7	-3	4
14	Portland Timbers	4	1	0	3	6:11	-5	3
15	St. Louis City	4	0	1	3	1:6	-5	1

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	New York City	4	3	1	0	11:3	8	10
2	Nashville SC	4	3	1	0	8:2	6	10
3	Inter Miami	4	2	1	1	6:6	0	7
4	New York Red Bulls	4	2	1	1	4:5	-1	7
5	DC United	4	2	0	2	4:4	0	6
6	Charlotte	4	1	2	1	4:5	-1	5
7	Chicago Fire	4	1	1	2	5:4	1	4
8	Toronto FC	4	1	1	2	4:7	-3	4
9	FC Cincinnati	3	1	0	2	2:2	0	3
10	Atlanta Utd	4	1	0	3	5:8	-3	3
11	CF Montreal	4	1	0	3	4:10	-6	3
12	Orlando City	4	1	0	3	5:12	-7	3
13	Columbus Crew	4	0	2	2	4:6	-2	2
14	New England Revolution	2	0	0	2	1:5	-4	0
15	Philadelphia Union	4	0	0	4	2:7	-5	0

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