Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
Kickoff: 12:30 AM UK / 7:30 PM ET (Aug 16 local)
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+)
Match Context
Toronto FC returns home looking to snap a three-match winless run and climb out of the Eastern Conference basement. They sit 25th overall with just 22 points from 25 matches. Columbus Crew SC, meanwhile, are 8th in the East with 44 points and remain in striking distance of a top-three finish.
Toronto earned a gritty 1–1 draw against Philadelphia last weekend thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from Deandre Kerr. Columbus bounced back from Leagues Cup disappointment with a 2–1 win over Vancouver and will aim to avoid consecutive league defeats for the first time this season.
Key Players to Watch
Toronto FC
Djordje Mihailovic – New arrival from Colorado Rapids; already showing creativity and set-piece precision
Deandre Kerr – Scored late equalizer vs. Philadelphia; emerging as a clutch performer
Richie Laryea & Theo Corbeanu – Provide width and energy in Fraser’s pressing system
Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi – 9 goals, 7 assists; dynamic attacker with elite movement
Max Arfsten – Scored in recent wins; complements Rossi’s pace
Wessam Abou Ali – New DP striker from Denmark; adds aerial threat and finishing power
Aidan Morris & Steven Moreira – Anchor midfield and defense with consistency
Team Form & Stats
| Team | Record | Goals For | Goals Against | Last 5 Matches |
| Toronto FC | 5-13-7 | 26 | 33 | D-W-D-L-L |
| Columbus Crew SC | 12-5-8 | 41 | 36 | W-L-W-D-L |
Toronto has just 2 home wins in 13 matches
Columbus has won 3 of their last 5, including a 2–1 win over Vancouver
Columbus has won the last 3 meetings vs. Toronto without conceding a goal
Tactical Breakdown
Toronto FC has shifted toward a high-pressing, aggressive style under Robin Fraser, with Mihailovic orchestrating from midfield.
Columbus Crew plays a fluid, possession-based system under Wilfried Nancy, with Rossi and Arfsten driving quick transitions.
Expect Toronto to press early and look for set-piece opportunities, while Columbus will aim to exploit defensive gaps with pace and movement.
MATCH ODDS
Toronto FC + 260 Draw + 260 Columbus Crew SC – 110
Over 2.5 – 155 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
