Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 22:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 22:00 BST |
| Venue | Historic Crew Stadium |
Match Prediction: Columbus Crew 1-0 Atlanta United
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 05 Apr 2026 |  Atlanta United vs  Columbus Crew |
1 – 3 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 14 Sep 2025 | Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew |
4 – 5 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Jun 2025 | Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United |
3 – 1 | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 21 Jul 2024 | Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew |
2 – 1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 24 Feb 2024 | Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United |
1 – 0 | Historic Crew Stadium |
Columbus Crew come into this one with the more convincing head-to-head edge and the stronger recent home reference point, having beaten Philadelphia Union 2-0 in their last home league outing. Atlanta United have shown they can score away from home, but their recent results also include a couple of narrow defeats, which suggests this could stay tight rather than turn into a high-scoring game. With no xG data available, the safest read is that the match may be decided by fine margins and one key moment.
That scoreline fits the recent pattern between these sides, with Columbus Crew winning three of the last five meetings and two of those victories coming by a single goal. Atlanta United’s latest away draw at Orlando City shows they can compete on the road, but Columbus Crew’s home win over Philadelphia Union gives them a useful base to build from. A low-scoring home win looks the most data-backed angle here.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew’s recent league form has been mixed, with one draw, three defeats and one win across their last five matches. The standout result in that run is the 2-0 home win over Philadelphia Union, while the other home game ended in a 2-3 loss to Minnesota United.
Their away form has been less reliable, with a 1-1 draw at Philadelphia Union followed by losses to New York RB and New York City. That suggests they have been more vulnerable on the road, but the recent home result still gives them something to lean on here.
Columbus Crew Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 |  Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew |
1 – 1 | D | Subaru Park |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 |  New York RB vs Columbus Crew |
3 – 2 | L | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  New York City vs Columbus Crew |
3 – 0 | L | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Columbus Crew vs  Minnesota United |
2 – 3 | L | Historic Crew Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union |
2 – 0 | W | Historic Crew Stadium |
Atlanta United
Atlanta United’s recent league form is also uneven, with one draw, two wins and two defeats in their last five. They have picked up points away from home with a 2-1 win at Toronto and a 1-1 draw at Orlando City, which is a useful sign ahead of this trip.
At home, though, they have been less consistent, losing 1-2 to LA Galaxy and 1-2 to New England despite beating CF Montréal 3-1. That mix of results points to a side that can compete, but not one that has been especially secure across the full five-game sample.
Atlanta United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 |  Orlando City vs Atlanta United |
1 – 1 | D | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Atlanta United vs  LA Galaxy |
1 – 2 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Atlanta United vs  CF Montréal |
3 – 1 | W | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Toronto vs Atlanta United |
1 – 2 | W | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Atlanta United vs  New England |
1 – 2 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Columbus Crew
- Malte Amundsen (Hamstring Injury)
Atlanta United
- Miguel Almirón (Knee Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Columbus Crew (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Patrick Schulte (Goalkeeper), Mohamed Farsi (Defender), Rudy Camacho (Defender), Sean Zawadzki (Defender), Steven Moreira (Defender), André Gomes (Midfielder), Hugo Picard (Midfielder), Max Arfsten (Midfielder), Sekou Tidiany Bangoura (Midfielder), Diego Rossi (Attacker), Dániel Gazdag (Attacker)
Columbus Crew’s predicted 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape through midfield, with André Gomes and Hugo Picard helping to keep the centre of the pitch balanced. Diego Rossi and Dániel Gazdag can then work off each other higher up, giving Columbus Crew a direct threat if they can win the ball and break quickly.
Atlanta United (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Lucas Hoyos (Goalkeeper), Elías Báez (Defender), Enea Mihaj (Defender), Juan Berrocal (Defender), Tomás Jacob (Defender), Ajani Fortune (Midfielder), Tristan Muyumba (Midfielder), Will Reilly (Midfielder), Aleksey Miranchuk (Attacker), Matías Galarza Fonda (Attacker), Saba Lobjanidze (Attacker)
Atlanta United’s predicted 4-3-3 gives them three attacking options ahead of a midfield trio, which should help them stretch the pitch and create width. Aleksey Miranchuk can be the main link between midfield and attack, with Matías Galarza Fonda and Saba Lobjanidze providing support from the wider areas.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Columbus Crew | Atlanta United | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew | Atlanta United | Diego Rossi against Elías Báez could be decisive if Columbus Crew look to attack the left side and force one-on-one situations. |
| Columbus Crew | Atlanta United | André Gomes against Ajani Fortune is a key midfield duel because control in that area should shape who can settle into their passing rhythm. |
| Columbus Crew | Atlanta United | Diego Rossi is key for Columbus Crew because he is one of the main attacking outlets in their predicted shape and can turn a tight game with a single chance. |
| Columbus Crew | Atlanta United | Aleksey Miranchuk is key for Atlanta United because he offers the main creative link in the front line and can connect midfield possession to the final third. |
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