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Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Columbus Crew II welcome Toronto II to Historic Crew Stadium on 25 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action, with both sides looking to consolidate their positions in a competitive Eastern Conference picture. The hosts have started strongly and are firmly in the playoff mix, while the visitors are trying to turn sporadic wins into sustained momentum.

Columbus Crew II sit high in both the Northeast Division and Eastern Conference tables, powered by a perfect home record and a potent attack at Historic Crew Stadium. Toronto II, meanwhile, have been more inconsistent, but their away record shows they can be dangerous on the road, and recent head-to-head meetings suggest this fixture is rarely straightforward.

With the playoff race already taking shape and a rich recent history between these two MLS Next Pro sides, this matchup should attract plenty of interest from fans and bettors alike looking for Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II predictions, insights on form, and data-led betting tips.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Key Stats

  • Columbus Crew II have taken 19 points from 11 matches, winning 7 and losing 4 with 18 goals scored and 18 conceded in league play.
  • In their most recent meeting on 15 March 2026 at Historic Crew Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage, Columbus Crew II beat Toronto II 3-2.
  • Columbus Crew II average 2.2 goals scored per home game and just 0.8 conceded, while Toronto II average 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded away from home.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: 3 vs 5 (Northeast Division)
  • Points: 19 vs 14
  • Goals For: 18 vs 16
  • Goals Against: 18 vs 15
  • Clean Sheets: Columbus Crew II 2; Toronto II 3

In the Northeast Division, Columbus Crew II hold 3rd place with 19 points from 11 matches, built on 7 wins and no draws. Their goal difference is neutral at 18 scored and 18 conceded, but that masks a stark split: they are perfect at home with 5 wins from 5, 10 goals scored and only 4 allowed. Toronto II sit 5th in the same group with 14 points from 10 games, winning 4 and losing 6, with 16 goals scored and 15 conceded.

Looking at the broader Eastern Conference picture, Columbus Crew II are 5th with 19 points and the same 18:18 goal tally, a position explicitly within the MLS Next Pro playoffs 1/8-finals zone. Toronto II are 10th in the conference on 14 points and a +1 goal difference (16 for, 15 against), leaving them outside the playoff spots and under pressure to close the gap. The standings underline a clear edge for Columbus, especially at Historic Crew Stadium, but Toronto’s goal numbers indicate they can compete on their day.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Key Matchups

Columbus Crew II attack vs Toronto II defence

Columbus Crew II’s attacking unit has been particularly strong at home, where they average 2.2 goals per game and have scored 11 times in 5 home fixtures. Across all venues they have 20 goals from 11 matches, with an overall average of 1.8 goals per game. Toronto II’s defence, by contrast, concedes 1.7 goals per game overall and 10 goals in 6 away matches. That combination points to a key battle between Columbus’s fluid forward line and a Toronto back four that has already shipped 17 goals this campaign.

Toronto II late scorers vs Columbus Crew II late-game resilience

Toronto II tend to come alive late in matches, with their scoring distribution peaking between minutes 61-75 and 76-90, where they have netted 9 goals combined. Columbus Crew II concede relatively evenly across the match, but their overall defensive average of 1.6 goals per game suggests they can be vulnerable if the game remains open. How Columbus manage the final half-hour against a Toronto side that often finishes strongly could be decisive.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These clubs have built a substantial recent history in MLS Next Pro, with meetings often high on drama and goals. Across their last five clashes, both sides have enjoyed wins, and penalties have decided more than one encounter.

  • 15 March 2026: Columbus Crew II 3-2 Toronto II (MLS Next Pro Group Stage)
  • 19 September 2025: Toronto II 0-0 Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37; Toronto II won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 27 July 2025: Columbus Crew II 1-2 Toronto II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 26)
  • 7 July 2024: Columbus Crew II 2-2 Toronto II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 23; Columbus Crew II won 7-6 on penalties)
  • 5 May 2024: Toronto II 1-1 Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 11; Columbus Crew II won 3-1 on penalties)

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Prediction

Form and underlying numbers point towards a tight but home-leaning contest. Columbus Crew II’s league form string of “WLWLW” is inconsistent on paper, yet their home record is flawless, and they average 2.2 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded at Historic Crew Stadium. Toronto II arrive with “WLLWW” form in the Northeast Division standings, and their away record (2 wins, 4 losses, 9 scored, 9 conceded) suggests they are capable of both scoring and conceding freely.

Head-to-head trends add further intrigue. Columbus have taken the most recent meeting 3-2 at home and have often edged Toronto II in Columbus, but Toronto have shown they can win on the road in this matchup, as seen in the 2-1 victory on 27 July 2025. The prediction metrics lean clearly towards the hosts or a draw, with win/draw probabilities heavily stacked against a Toronto away win. Given the guidance that Columbus Crew II or draw is the safest angle and that total goals are expected to stay under higher thresholds, a narrow home success in a relatively controlled game looks the likeliest outcome.

Predicted Score: Columbus Crew II 2-1 Toronto II

Columbus Crew II League Form

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Toronto II League Form

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Columbus Crew II Possible Starting Lineup

Luke Pruter; Owen Presthus, Cesar Ruvalcaba, R. Aoki, C. Rogers; M. Nyeman, Q. Elliot, G. De Libera, Z. Zengue; B. Adu-Gyamfi, I. Kone.

Columbus Crew II have a deep squad with multiple defensive options such as Owen Presthus and Cesar Ruvalcaba, supported by full-backs like C. Rogers and R. Aoki. In midfield, the likes of M. Nyeman, Q. Elliot and G. De Libera provide technical quality and energy, while Z. Zengue offers additional drive. Up front, attackers such as B. Adu-Gyamfi and I. Kone give Columbus pace and direct threat, fitting a balanced, attack-minded shape at home.

Toronto II Possible Starting Lineup

C. Kalongo; L. Costabile, R. Fisher, M. Chisholm, S. Sappleton; B. Boneau, M. Cimermancic, J. Gilman, A. Salaou; D. Barrow, J. Nugent.

Toronto II’s roster features several promising defenders including L. Costabile, R. Fisher and M. Chisholm, forming the core of their back line. In midfield, B. Boneau and M. Cimermancic can anchor possession, with creative support from players like J. Gilman and A. Salaou. The forward line is likely to be built around attackers such as D. Barrow and J. Nugent, who will be tasked with exploiting Columbus’s occasional defensive lapses, especially in transition.

Columbus Crew II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Toronto II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Columbus Crew II:

  • None reported.

Toronto II:

  • None reported.

Betting Tips: Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

  • Result Tip: Back Columbus Crew II in the double chance market (home or draw). With the prediction percentages giving 45% to a home win, 45% to a draw and only 10% to an away win, and Columbus boasting a 5-0-0 home record, the hosts not to lose is strongly supported by both form and probabilities. (No odds data available for this market.)
  • Goals Tip: Consider under 3.5 total goals. Columbus Crew II average 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game, while Toronto II average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded; most of their under/over splits cluster below the higher goal thresholds, and the advice leans towards conservative goal expectations. (No odds data available for this market.)
  • Value Tip: Toronto II to score at least once. Despite being underdogs, Toronto II have 16 goals in 10 matches and have scored 9 times in 6 away games, while Columbus concede 1.6 per match overall. The combination of a strong Columbus attack and a Toronto side that often scores late suggests both teams getting on the scoresheet could offer value. (No odds data available for this market.)

How to Watch Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

  • Spain: Movistar LaLiga
  • UK: Premier Sports
  • Australia: beIN Sports
  • India: FanCode
  • MENA: beIN Sports
  • South America: ESPN / Disney+
  • Africa: SuperSport

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