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Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Prediction: Key Matchups 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 strengthen their positions in the Eastern Conference picture. The hosts have started strongly, sitting on 19 points from 11 matches, while the visitors arrive with 14 points from 10 games and work still to do to climb the conference ladder.

For Columbus Crew II, this is an opportunity to consolidate a perfect home record and underline their status as one of the division’s more reliable sides at Historic Crew Stadium. Toronto II, meanwhile, are chasing consistency after a mixed campaign that has produced four wins and six defeats, but they have shown enough attacking threat to suggest they can trouble any opponent on their day.

The head-to-head history between Columbus Crew II and Toronto II has been rich in storylines, including multiple penalty shootouts and high-scoring encounters, making this fixture one of the more intriguing MLS Next Pro matchups for neutral viewers and bettors alike.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Key Stats

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

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 sit 3rd with 19 points from 11 matches, built on 7 wins and 4 defeats. Their goal record is perfectly balanced at 18 scored and 18 conceded, but the underlying split is stark: they are flawless at home with 5 wins from 5, 10 goals scored and only 4 allowed. Toronto II are 5th in the same division on 14 points from 10 games, with 4 wins and 6 losses and a slightly positive goal difference of 16 scored and 15 conceded.

Looking at the wider Eastern Conference, Columbus Crew II occupy 5th place and currently sit in the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone, underlining the importance of maintaining momentum. Toronto II, 10th in the conference, are chasing that playoff pack and need results like this away from home to close the gap. The numbers suggest Columbus are stronger at home than Toronto are on their travels, but the visitors’ three clean sheets this season show they are capable of disciplined defensive displays.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Key Matchups

Attacking Depth vs Defensive Resilience

Without individual scoring or assist leaders listed, this matchup is defined more by collective patterns. Columbus Crew II average 1.8 goals per game overall and 2.2 at home, with their biggest home win a 3-1 scoreline and a best away result of 1-3. They have failed to score only once all season. Toronto II, by contrast, average 1.6 goals per match and 1.5 away, with their standout away win a 0-5 victory. However, they have failed to score in three games, all away from home. This pits Columbus’ consistent attacking output against a Toronto side that can be explosive but also prone to blanks.

Home Fortress vs Away Fragility

Columbus Crew II’s home form is immaculate: 5 home wins from 5, 11 goals scored and just 4 conceded, backed by 2 clean sheets. Toronto II’s away record is more volatile, with 2 wins and 4 defeats, 9 goals scored and 9 conceded, but they do have 2 away clean sheets. The duel between Columbus’ ability to control matches at Historic Crew Stadium and Toronto’s patchy away form could be decisive, especially given Columbus have never lost at home this campaign while Toronto have already suffered four away defeats.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides have built a rich recent rivalry in MLS Next Pro, including several matches decided by penalties. Columbus Crew II have generally held the edge at Historic Crew Stadium, while Toronto II have produced some notable results at York Lions Stadium. Across the last ten meetings listed below, Columbus have often been the more prolific side, but Toronto have shown they can dig in and take games to shootouts.

  • 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)
  • 7 April 2024: Columbus Crew II 2-1 Toronto II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)
  • 3 August 2023: Columbus Crew II 4-0 Toronto II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)
  • 7 July 2023: Toronto II 2-3 Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)
  • 2 October 2022: Columbus Crew II 4-3 Toronto II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)
  • 10 July 2022: Toronto II 0-0 Columbus Crew II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season)

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Prediction

Form and context point toward a tight but entertaining contest. Columbus Crew II’s league form string of “WLWLW” underlines their inconsistency, yet all four defeats have come away from home; at Historic Crew Stadium they have been flawless. Toronto II’s “WLLWW” run shows a side capable of putting wins together, but their overall record of 4 wins and 6 losses suggests volatility.

The prediction metrics lean slightly towards Columbus Crew II or a draw, with win probabilities of 45% for the hosts, 45% for the draw and 10% for the visitors. The goals projection is conservative, with both sides indicated under 2.5 and 1.5 goals respectively, hinting at a lower-scoring affair than some of their past shootouts. Taking into account Columbus’ perfect home record, Toronto’s mixed away form and the narrow edge in overall comparison (52.3% vs 47.7%), the hosts should avoid defeat and are marginal favourites to edge it.

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

K. Abbott; R. Aoki, Tristan Brown, Owen Presthus, Cesar Ruvalcaba; M. Nyeman, Q. Elliot, G. De Libera, Z. Zengue; B. Adu-Gyamfi, I. Kone.

Columbus Crew II have a deep squad with multiple options across the back line and midfield. Goalkeeper choices include K. Abbott, Luke Pruter and A. Zochowski, while defenders such as R. Aoki, Tristan Brown, Owen Presthus and Cesar Ruvalcaba provide a blend of youth and experience. In midfield, players like M. Nyeman, Q. Elliot and G. De Libera can offer control and energy, with attacking threats coming from the likes of B. Adu-Gyamfi and I. Kone. The flexibility in personnel allows Columbus to maintain a high-tempo, front-foot approach at home.

Toronto II Possible Starting Lineup

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

Toronto II also boast a sizeable roster, with goalkeepers such as A. De Rosario and C. Kalongo competing for the starting spot. Defensively, options like L. Costabile, R. Fisher and M. Chisholm can form a solid back line. The midfield unit featuring B. Boneau, M. Cimermancic and J. Gilman offers balance between work rate and distribution, while attackers such as D. Barrow and J. Nugent provide pace and direct running. Their squad composition suggests a side capable of transitioning quickly, particularly in away fixtures where counter-attacks may be key.

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 (home or draw). With probabilities of 45% home, 45% draw and only 10% away, plus Columbus’ perfect 5-0-0 home record, the numbers strongly favour the hosts avoiding defeat. (No odds data available for this market.)
  • Goals Tip: Under 3.5 total goals. Columbus average 1.8 goals for and 1.6 against per game, while Toronto average 1.6 for and 1.7 against. The goal projections for both sides indicate under 2.5 and 1.5 respectively, suggesting a relatively controlled scoreline compared to some of their historic high-scoring clashes. (No odds data available for this market.)
  • Value Tip: Both Teams to Score – Yes. Columbus have failed to score only once all season and average over two goals at home, while Toronto have struck 9 times in 6 away games and have the capacity for explosive performances, including a 0-5 away win in their biggest result. This combination of attacking potential on both sides offers value in the BTTS market. (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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