Welcome to Extratips, where today we're diving into the upcoming MLS clash between Toronto FC and Columbus Crew. Mark your calendars—live streaming kicks off on August 16, 2025, at 23:30 in the USA. Toronto, currently sitting 12th with just 21 points from 24 games, needs a win pretty bad to climb out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Columbus is only a couple of spots above, holding 4th place with 42 points, aiming to solidify their playoff spot.

Looking at the odds, Bet365 puts their money on Columbus with 2.25, while Toronto is out at 3.10, and a draw sits at 3.40. Pretty clear that the visitors are slight favorites, but there's enough juice for an upset. Historically, these teams haven't been prolific scorers against each other, with recent results leaning toward tight, low-scoring affairs. The last five head-to-heads show no blowouts—mostly narrow wins or draws.

Toronto's last five home matches have been a mixed bag—only 1 win, 3 losses, and 1 draw—highlighting their inconsistency. Columbus's away form isn't much better, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Expect a gritty, tightly contested game: both teams will be eager for points, but big attacking fireworks look unlikely. Key factors like Toronto's injury issues and Columbus's recent form could tip the scales.

A fun storyline here? Toronto’s desperate fight for rallying points, battling their worse form at home, versus Columbus trying to punch their playoff ticket with a solid away performance. Also, the tactical battle—will Toronto’s pressing find cracks in Columbus’s defense? Or will Columbus’s disciplined shape frustrate Toronto’s attack?

Based on all this, here are predictions that make sense: a tough, low-scoring stalemate, or a narrow Columbus win—probably a 1-0 or 1-1 situation.

Let's bet on the consistent patterns and recent form: a low-scoring, tight match with limited goals seems likely.

Let's get into the predictions next.