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 the Eastern Conference picture. The venue has been a genuine fortress for the hosts so far, and this fixture adds another chapter to what has become one of the more entertaining matchups in the competition.

In the Eastern Conference standings, Columbus Crew II sit fifth with 19 points from 11 matches, firmly in the “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)” zone. Toronto II are 10th with 14 points from 10 games, chasing the pack above them. From a betting and prediction standpoint, this clash between Columbus Crew II and Toronto II offers strong angles around home dominance, goal trends and MLS Next Pro betting value, particularly for those exploring Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II predictions.

With both teams showing attacking intent and a rich recent head-to-head history, this encounter shapes up as a key reference point for MLS Next Pro betting tips. Historic Crew Stadium has already staged several high-scoring meetings between these sides, and the numbers again hint at a game where margins are tight but the home side hold a clear edge.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Key Stats

• Columbus Crew II have taken 19 points from 11 league matches (7 wins, 4 losses, 18 goals for, 18 against) and sit 5th in the Eastern Conference, inside the play-off positions.
• 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 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: 5 vs 10 (Eastern Conference)
• Points: 19 vs 14 (Eastern Conference)
• Goals For: 18 vs 16
• Goals Against: 18 vs 15
• Clean Sheets: Columbus Crew II 2 vs Toronto II 3

In the Eastern Conference table, Columbus Crew II’s 19 points from 11 games come with a perfectly balanced goal record: 18 scored and 18 conceded. Their status is marked as “Promotion - MLS Next Pro (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)”, underlining that they are already in the play-off bracket rather than chasing it. Toronto II, by contrast, have 14 points from 10 matches with 16 goals scored and 15 conceded, sitting 10th and outside the immediate promotion picture.

Home and away splits sharpen the contrast. Columbus Crew II are flawless at Historic Crew Stadium in league play with 5 wins from 5, 10 goals scored and only 4 conceded. Toronto II’s away record stands at 2 wins and 4 defeats from 6, with 9 goals scored and 9 conceded. Despite Toronto II having more clean sheets overall (3 to 2), the underlying trend points to Columbus Crew II’s superior home attacking power and a more secure play-off footing heading into this fixture.

Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II Key Matchups

Columbus Crew II attack vs Toronto II defence

Columbus Crew II’s offensive output at home has been impressive: 11 goals in 5 home fixtures, an average of 2.2 per game, with their biggest home win by a 3-1 scoreline. They have failed to score only once all season across 11 matches. Toronto II’s defence away from home concedes 1.7 goals per game on average, with their heaviest away defeat being 5-0. This matchup leans towards the hosts creating sustained pressure, particularly between the 31st and 60th minutes where Columbus Crew II’s scoring frequency spikes.

Toronto II late scoring threat vs Columbus Crew II late-game resilience

Toronto II’s goals are heavily weighted towards the closing stages: 26.67% of their strikes arrive between 61-75 minutes and 33.33% between 76-90 minutes. Columbus Crew II, meanwhile, concede relatively evenly across phases but keep home concessions down to 0.8 per game. With Columbus Crew II yet to lose at home and Toronto II’s biggest away win being 0-5, the late-game dynamic suggests the visitors remain dangerous if the contest is still alive in the final quarter, but they must first withstand Columbus Crew II’s early and mid-game pressure.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These two sides have built a busy recent rivalry in MLS Next Pro, often producing tight and high-stakes encounters. Across the last five meetings listed below, Columbus Crew II have edged several key clashes, while Toronto II have had their moments, particularly at York Lions Stadium.

• 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 context point towards a competitive but home-leaning contest. Columbus Crew II’s league form string reads “WLWLW”, reflecting a high-variance but generally positive run, and they remain perfect at Historic Crew Stadium. Toronto II come in with “WLLWW”, indicating a recent upturn after a difficult stretch, but their away record still shows 4 defeats from 6.

Head-to-head trends are nuanced: Toronto II have taken a 2-1 league win in Columbus in July 2025 and a penalty shootout success at home in September 2025, yet Columbus Crew II have repeatedly found ways to advance or win on penalties in other tight encounters. Prediction metrics give Columbus Crew II and the draw a combined 90% probability (45% home, 45% draw) against just 10% for an away win, and the advice leans strongly towards “Double chance: Columbus Crew II or draw”. Expected goal ranges are conservative, with suggested totals under 2.5 for the hosts and under 1.5 for the visitors.

Predicted Score: Columbus Crew II 1-0 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; B. Adu-Gyamfi, I. Kone, C. Adams.

Columbus Crew II have a deep squad blend of youth and experience across the pitch. In goal, options such as Luke Pruter and K. Abbott provide stability, while defenders like Owen Presthus, Cesar Ruvalcaba and R. Aoki underpin a home record of just 4 goals conceded in 5 league outings. In midfield, players including M. Nyeman, Q. Elliot and G. De Libera offer control and ball progression, supported by younger talents such as Eli Granda and Z. Zengue. Up front, attackers like B. Adu-Gyamfi, I. Kone and C. Adams give Columbus Crew II varied profiles, helping explain why they have failed to score in only one match this campaign.

Toronto II Possible Starting Lineup

C. Kalongo; L. Costabile, R. Fisher, M. Chisholm, S. Sappleton; B. Boneau, M. Cimermancic, J. Gilman; D. Barrow, D. Dixon O'Neill, J. Nugent.

Toronto II’s squad is similarly youthful, with multiple goalkeeping options in A. De Rosario, C. Kalongo, Z. Nakhly and H. Patterson. At the back, defenders such as L. Costabile, R. Fisher and M. Chisholm form the core of a unit that has delivered 3 clean sheets in 10 league matches. Midfield depth comes from players like B. Boneau, M. Cimermancic and J. Gilman, alongside promising prospects including T. Blyth and T. Fortier. In attack, options such as D. Barrow, D. Dixon O'Neill, E. Khodri and J. Nugent provide pace and movement, key to their ability to score late in games and to produce a standout 0-5 away win earlier in the campaign.

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 or Draw (Double Chance). With Columbus Crew II boasting a perfect 5-win home record and prediction metrics assigning 45% to a home win and 45% to a draw against just 10% for Toronto II, the double-chance angle aligns closely with both form and probability. (No odds data available in the current market feed.)
• Goals Tip: Under 3.5 total goals. Columbus Crew II’s overall matches average 1.8 goals for and 1.6 against, while Toronto II average 1.6 for and 1.7 against. Suggested goal ranges point to under 2.5 for Columbus Crew II and under 1.5 for Toronto II, supporting a relatively low-to-moderate scoring contest. (No odds data available.)
• Value Tip: Columbus Crew II to win by exactly one goal. Many recent H2H clashes have been decided by fine margins (3-2 on 15 March 2026, 2-1 on 27 July 2025, and multiple draws settled by penalties), and Columbus Crew II’s strong but not overwhelmingly dominant home metrics make a narrow home victory an appealing value angle. (No odds data available.)

How to Watch Columbus Crew II vs Toronto II

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

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