Our prediction for this MLS match:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
29/05/2021
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
Toronto FC
Columbus play host to Toronto at their MPAFRE Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting MLS clash. Caleb Porter’s troops quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to New England Revolution, with the team beating New York City on the road. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Argentina international Lucas Zelayaran, who scored a brace in the 2-1 win over New York City.
The Reds, on the other hand, aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Orlando City. The Canadian outfit continue to struggle on the travels, and seeing that several important first-team regulars left the club ahead of the start of the season, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the hosts. Experienced attacker Jozy Altidore should continue to lead the line for the Reds.
Highlighted Player (Fanendo Adi):
After spending his youth career at Lagos Islanders and Union Bank, Fanendo Adi moved to Trencic of Slovakia in 2009. The Nigeria international played for the likes of Metalurh Donetsk, Dynamo Kiev, Tavriya Simferopol, Copenhagen and Portland Timbers as well before joining FC Cincinnati.
Adi was born in Lagos (Nigeria) on October 10, 1990 and he has two caps for the Nigeria U23 national team. However, he has yet to make his debut for the senior team. The Cincinnati forward was called up to the senior squad in the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, but he did not see any game action. Fanendo Adi made his MLS debut for Cincinnati on March 3, 2019 in a 4-1 loss to Seattle Sounders.
His main position is centre forward and his preferred foot is right. His biggest success is winning of the 2015 MLS Cup where Portland Timbers defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 in the title game.
Highlighted Team (Toronto FC):
Toronto is a club based in Canada, but they have been competing in Major League Soccer since 2007. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment own both the soccer club and National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs. BMO Field is the club’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 30.000.
The Canadian outfit impressed in the 2016 MLS Cup and they faced Seattle Sounders in the title game at BMO Field. However, the Canadians were more than unfortunate not to lift the silverware as they were beaten by the Sounders on penalties.
Speaking of the Canadian Championship, Toronto FC won their fifth domestic title in 2016, with the team beating Vancouver Whitecaps in the final of the tournament. Montreal Impact are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in meetings between the two Canadian sides. Toronto FC’s home kit is red and it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Reds. It has to be noted that the club was founded back in 2005.
