Columbus Crew FC (11-6-7) vs. Toronto FC (3-10-12)
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC 8/26/2023 – Due to their opponents earning 106 SoT, Columbus conceded 33 goals while surrendering 1.37 goals per 90 minutes. As of this point in the season, they have 6 clean sheets, giving them a percentage of 25.0%. This year, Columbus received 46 yellow and 1 red cards. The Crew’s xGA is at 28.3, ranked third in anticipated goals with 36.7. The team is now generating 1.63 points per game this season (39 points), and they are also the top soccer team with 37 assists. Due to the team’s 48 completed goals and 33 goals conceded, their goal differential is 15.
According to expert soccer picks, Toronto is 28th in soccer with 19 points this season and has a save percentage of 67.6 (108 SoTA). The Reds accumulated 17 assists, 3 red cards, and a 0.76-point average per game. Toronto FC currently has a season xG of 22.6 and scored 20 goals. Over the season, Toronto accrued a clean sheet percentage of 24.0% and 40 yellow cards. The team has 6 clean sheets and a goals against/90 minutes ratio of 1.44 with 74 saves.
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC Game Info
| When: | August 26, 2023 ET 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Lower.com Field, OH |
| TV: | MLS Season Pass |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Columbus GK Patrick Schulte and Toronto GK Tomas Romero
Patrick Schulte will be the one to keep Columbus’ net secure. Throughout his career, Schulte played 1,890 minutes and recorded 67 saves. He has a save percentage of .698 and concedes 1.43 goals per 90 minutes (30 total goals). In 21 starts throughout the course of his career, the American goalie faced 96 shots. With 5 shutouts, Schulte (10-5-6 overall in his professional soccer career) has a clean sheet percentage of 23.8%.
For Toronto, Tomas Romero will reside in front of the net. In 54 starts in his professional soccer career, Romero recorded 159 saves while also allowing 102 goals to be scored. He has a record of 15-13-26 and allowed 1.87 goals per 90 minutes. His current clean sheet rate is 16.7%, with a save percentage of .614. Romero played 4,905 minutes in his career, with 9 shutouts while facing 259 shots.
Odds/Point Spread: Columbus Crew -250; Total Odds: O/U 3.5
Jonathan Osorio, an attacker for Toronto, causes rival coaches trouble. He started 219 games in his career and averages 0.20 goals every 90 minutes. The Canadian midfielder played 19,656 minutes overall and scored 43 goals. He was issued 23 yellow card cautions throughout his career and contributed to 36 goals.
Columbus Crew Betting Trends
Columbus Crew is 3-1 in their last 5 matches. Columbus Crew is 3-2 in their last 5 matches against the spread. Columbus Crew is 4-7 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 3 of CLB’s last 5 matches.
Toronto FC Betting Trends
Toronto FC is 1-1 in their last 5 matches. Toronto FC is 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread. Toronto FC is 4-8 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 1 of TOR’ last 5 matches.
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC 8/26/2023 Betting Picks
In 7 of the past 13 home games for CLB, the totals went OVER. In 4 of the past 13 home games for TOR, the totals went OVER. According to expert sports picks, Columbus will win all three points but score many points and cover the OVER because Toronto plays poorly no matter where they play and plays incredibly well at home. Columbus leads the Eastern Conference with 48 goals in 24 games, second only to St. Louis in Major League Soccer, while Toronto has allowed 36 goals, the third-most in the Eastern Conference.