Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew SC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS .
- Atlanta United FC 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
- Columbus Crew SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jair Marrufo
- Referee Ted Unkel
- Referee Ian Anderson
- Referee Jeffrey Greeson
- Referee Jon Freemon
4 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 1.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Toronto FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jul | Philadelphia Union | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Houston Dynamo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | New York Red Bulls | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Jul | Orlando City SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Jul | New York City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | Columbus Crew SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #10 |
| 11 | Points | 16 |
| 14 | Played | 15 |
| 3 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 4 / 7 |
| 14 | Scored | 21 |
| 23 | Conceded | 23 |
| -9 | GD | -2 |
| 0.79 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 21% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
Atlanta United FC are 14th (11 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Atlanta United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Justin Meram suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gerardo Martino might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Columbus Crew SC winning 100% of all matches.
- 35' Atlanta United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Columbus Crew SC backline.
- 40' Pedro Santos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Columbus Crew SC tonight.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Atlanta United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Columbus Crew SC's shape.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 65' Atlanta United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' Patrick Mullins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lalas Abubakar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Columbus Crew SC.
- 80' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Atlanta United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Atlanta United FC in their trying to find a way past Columbus Crew SC's compact .
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Atlanta United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 2
- 1
- 7
- 18
- 3
- 5
-
15
Hector Villalba ↓ Kevin Kratz 86'
- 16
-
24
Julian Gressel ↓ Ezequiel Barco 74'
-
10
Miguel Almiron ↓ Miles Robinson 90'
Bench
-
8
Ezequiel Barco ↑ 74'
-
32
Kevin Kratz ↑ 86'
- 25
- 9
-
12
Miles Robinson ↑ 90'
- 30
- 13
Coach
Gerardo Martino
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 25
- 10
- 11
- 6
-
7
Pedro Santos ↓ Luis Argudo 86'
- 23
- 8
- 17
- 16
-
27
Edward Opoku ↓ Justin Meram 70'
Bench
- 19
- 2
-
26
Luis Argudo ↑ 86'
-
9
Justin Meram ↑ 70'
-
32
Patrick Mullins ↑ 71'
- 24
- 3
Coach
Gregg Berhalter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Rossi | 5 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 4 |
| Josef Martinez | 3 |
| Jonathan Mensah | 3 |
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | 3 |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 3 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Santiago Sosa | 2 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2018-08-19
Atlanta United FC
3–1
Columbus Crew SC
W
2018-08-04
Atlanta United FC
2–2
Toronto FC
D
2018-07-28
Montreal Impact FC
1–2
Atlanta United FC
W
2018-07-21
Atlanta United FC
3–1
D.C. United SC
W
2018-07-15
Atlanta United FC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2018-07-07
Philadelphia Union
0–2
Atlanta United FC
W
Columbus Crew SC Form
2018-08-19
Atlanta United FC
3–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
2018-08-11
Columbus Crew SC
1–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2018-07-28
New York Red Bulls
2–3
Columbus Crew SC
W
2018-07-21
Columbus Crew SC
3–2
Orlando City SC
W
2018-07-14
New York City FC
2–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2018-07-08
Los Angeles Galaxy
4–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atlanta United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
45%
Atlanta United FC or Columbus Crew SC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | Columbus Crew SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.