Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Prediction: Atlanta United is still far from recovery

Atlanta United enter into another week of MLS games and they prepare to face Columbus Crew at their home stadium; Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United failed to end their poor streak in their last match against New York City FC, as they were only able to pull a draw. Atlanta United now turn their attention to Columbus Crew as they hope to put a 4-match winless streak to an end. And Columbus Crew come into this clash as the big guns and they expect to beat Atlanta United. The Crew dropped 2 points in their last match against Charlotte FC, which is considered a disappointing result considering their current form. But heading to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, there’s a lot of confidence in the team to come out with a positive result in the end.

Current league standings shows Columbus Crew is ranked 3rd on the eastern conference table with 43 points and Atlanta United is ranked 12th with 25 points.

Atlanta United were so close to ending their poor run last week when they faced New York City FC, but instead they played a draw. Now, they enter into another round and the ultimate objective is to fight for a win. Their next opponent is Columbus Crew and from all indications, it is going to be a tough game for Atlanta United and the odds are particularly clear on that.

Atlanta United’s last 5 results were: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats (WLLLD), and at home their results were: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats (LLDWD). Also, across 10 league matches, Atlanta United had 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats (WLDWDWLLLD).

Atlanta United played a 2-2 draw against New York City in their last match. Atlanta United ended the first half with a 2-goal lead, with goals from Daniel Rios (1’) and Saba Lobjanidze (38’). Unfortunately, in the second half, they conceded twice in the 65th and 82nd minutes, and the game ended as a draw. According to stats, Atlanta United had 40% possession, 2 big chances, 3 goalkeeper saves, 7 corner kicks and 9 shots on target.

Columbus Crew are anxious to get back to winning ways in the upcoming game against Atlanta United. They had strong reasons to take all 3 points in their last match against Charlotte FC, but instead they settled for a point. Despite the result, they enter this game as huge favorites to win the upcoming game against Atlanta United and the odds agree.

In the last 5 matches, Columbus Crew recorded 4 wins and 1 draw (WWWWD), and away from home they had 4 wins and 1 defeat (WWLWW). Finally in 10 league games, they recorded 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat (WWWLWWWWWD).

Columbus Crew played a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC in their last match. Cucho Hernandez scored first to put Columbus Crew ahead in the 31st minute but they eventually conceded in the 83rd minute and the game ended as a draw. According to stats, Columbus Crew recorded 69% possession, 2 big chances, 4 goalkeeper saves, 9 corner kicks and 8 shots on target.

In the last 20 meetings between both clubs, Columbus Crew won 12 matches while Atlanta United won 6 and 2 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Atlanta United is without a clean sheet in 16 matches

Both teams scored in 7/9 matches

Columbus Crew scored first in 5/6 matches

5/6 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

Columbus Crew is obviously the better team in this match and their chances of winning is high. Atlanta United had a better game against New York City, but throwing away a 2-goal lead in the end is no good, and that proves that the team’s struggles are not completely behind them. And coming up against a team like Columbus Crew only means they will definitely concede again. The only way to avoid that would be to keep things tight at the back and if that is employed, we might have another close game on our hands. Either Way, there’s just no way Columbus Crew is leaving this game with a defeat.

• 3 Way Total Columbus Crew Over 1 Goal at 1.76 Odds
• Columbus Crew Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.68 Odds
• Columbus Crew to Win 2-1 at 9..50 Odds