Atlanta United will be bidding to snap the 10 game-winless run on the road this week when they travel to Lower.com Field for a clash against Columbus Crew in the 27th round of the Major League Soccer. Kickoffs on August 2022 at 00:30 EAT.
The mood at Columbus right now is upbeat as the Crew has only lost one of their previous 12 MLS encounters, putting them a point above the playoff line with 34 points after the 34 matches they have played in the league. Coming into this game, Columbus Crew lost only one of their last six matches (DWDLWD).
Columbus Crew shared spoils 1-1 MLS with Colorado Rapids in their previous encounter. In that game, Columbus Crew had 58% possession, 14 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Juan Camilo Hernández (5′). Colorado Rapids got 12 shots with three of them on target and a goal by Diego Rubio (41′).
Atlanta United on the other side are nearing desperation times, second from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with 29 points after 25 matches, four points back of the playoffs. Coming into this match, the Five Stripes are winless in 10 away games, and with five of their final nine fixtures being on the road-they will have to change if they want to make it into the postseason.
Atlanta United will be looking for improved results following 1-2 MLS defeat to New York Red Bulls in their most recent encounter. In that game, Atlanta United managed 73% possession, 12 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Josef Martínez (94′). New York Red Bulls got 13 shots with five of them on target and goals scored by Lewis Morgan (11′) and John Tolkin (15′).
Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United head to head
There have been 15 head to head encounters between these two sides since 2017; Columbus Crew claims nine wins and Atlanta United six win.
- Atlanta 1-2 Columbus 29/05/22
- Columbus 2-3 Atlanta 08/08/21
- Atlanta 0-1 Columbus 24/07/21
- Columbus 2-1 Atlanta 08/11/20
- Atlanta 0-1 Columbus 22/07/20
Home
- Colorado 1-1 Columbus
- Columbus 3-2 New York City
- Columbus 1-2 Montreal
- Columbus 0-0 New England
- Columbus 2-0 Cincinnati
Away
- Atlanta 1-2 New York
- Cincinnati 2-2 Atlanta
- Atlanta 2-1 Seattle
- Chicago 0-0 Atlanta
- LA Galaxy 2-0 Atlanta
Columbus Crew team news
Perry Kitchen is out of contention for this game through injury for Caleb Porter .
Atlanta United team news
Dylan Castanheira, Emerson Hyndman, Brad Guzan, Miles Robinson and Osvaldo Alonso have been ruled of this match through injuries while Matheus Rossetto and George Campbell are doubts for the visitors.
Prediction and odds
- Columbus Crew Win
- Goals over 2.5
- Correct score (2-1)
