Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Prediction: Neither teams won't want to lose.

Atlanta United and Columbus Crew look set for the playoffs in a few weeks. It's been a tough season for both clubs, but playing in the playoffs might be categorized as a success for both sides. Atlanta United are coming off a 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia Union in their last game, while Columbus Crew maintained their 4-match unbeaten run with another win against New England Revolution. These two will face each other and continue to fight for their place in the playoff places.

Atlanta United are 6th in the Eastern Conference, with 49 points and Nashville have 45 points in 7th place with a game in hand. The last time Atlanta United need right now is a poor result and as the gear up to face The Crew, they will be fighting for all 3 points.

Atlanta United lost their last game 3-2 against Philadelphia Union away from home. Atlanta has a rocky start to the game, conceding 3 first half goals against Philadelphia Union. And then in the second half, Thiago Almada and Edwin Mosquera grabbed 2 goals, but they ended up losing at full time. The defeat was Atlanta's first defeat in their last 5 games.

Atlanta United had a miserable experience against The Crew the last time both clubs faced each other. Columbus Crew put 6 past Atlanta's goal and Brooks Lennon scored Atlanta's only goal to bring the game 6-1 at full time. The last time Atlanta United beat Columbus Crew was back in 2021.

• Without a clean sheet in 6 games.
• More than 2.5 goals in 6/7 games.
• Both teams score in 6/6 games.
• First half winner in 6/8 games.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 5/5 games.

The Crew are slowly making their claim for a playoff place as their unbeaten streak continued with another win against New England Revolution. They beat New England 2-1 courtesy of goals from Diego Rossi and Malte Amundsen.

Columbus Crew are currently 5th with 53 points. They face tough competition from New England Revolution, who are 6th with 52 points and a game in hand.

Columbus Crew will be hoping for a repeat of their last meeting against Atlanta United back in March. They went on to trash Atlanta United 6-1 in full time. Aidan Morris, Christian Ramirez, Philip Quinton, Jacen Russell-Rowe and Maximillian Arfsten were all on the scoresheet in that routing. Columbus Crew have not lost a game against Atlanta United since their 3-2 defeat in 2021.

• No losses in 4 games.
• Without a clean sheet in 3 games.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 games.
• First to score in 5/6 games.

Atlanta United and Columbus Crew have played 17 matches against each other. Columbus Crew have won 10 games, while Atlanta United have won 6 games and they played a draw in 1 game.

• Columbus Crew have not lost in 3 games.
• Atlanta United are without a clean sheet in 11 games.
• Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in 4 games.
• More than 2.5 goals in 5/6 games.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 games.
• Columbus Crew scored first in 5/7 games.
• More than 10.5 corners in 5/7 games.

Columbus Crew and Atlanta United have the qualities to go for a win in this game. Atlanta United have been the second best team in their recent meetings with Columbus Crew but all that could change in this game. I expect both sides to go all out to grab a win, so we should expect goals coming at the end of this.

• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.67 Odds
• Draw FT at 3.80 Odds