REF’s picks

Columbus Crew hold the upper hand here as they return home to face a Toronto FC side struggling with defensive frailties on the road. The Crew have shown solid attacking rhythm recently, and their home dominance over Toronto makes them a reliable pick to secure all three points.

1. 1Columbus boasts strong recent form with statement wins against high-tier opponents like Inter Miami and Charlotte.
2. 2Toronto has leaked goals consistently away from home and enters this match missing key defensive pieces like Walker Zimmerman.
3. 3The Crew are missing forward Wessam Abou Ali to a knee injury, which could occasionally blunt their cutting edge in the final third.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.