Sunday , 16 August 2026

Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Atlanta United FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Columbus Crew SC
Sat 7 Oct 2023 · 23:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 65' Cucho Hernandez
Miles Robinson 90+7' 1–1

Overview

Match Preview

Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

4
2
12
Atlanta United FC 18 games · Avg 3.4 goals Columbus Crew SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-07 Atlanta United FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2023-03-25 Columbus Crew SC 6–1 Atlanta United FC 2022-08-21 Columbus Crew SC 2–2 Atlanta United FC 2022-05-28 Atlanta United FC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC 2021-08-07 Columbus Crew SC 2–3 Atlanta United FC

Recent Form

Atlanta United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Columbus Crew SC H 1–1 D
04 Oct Philadelphia Union A 2–3 L
23 Sep Montreal Impact FC H 4–1 W
20 Sep D.C. United SC A 1–1 D
16 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 5–2 W
03 Sep FC Dallas A 2–2 D
Columbus Crew SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Atlanta United FC A 1–1 D
04 Oct New England Revolution A 2–1 W
30 Sep Philadelphia Union H 1–1 D
24 Sep FC Dallas A 1–1 D
20 Sep Chicago Fire FC H 3–0 W
16 Sep Orlando City SC A 3–4 L

Season Stats

Atlanta United FC Columbus Crew SC
#15 Position #10
12 Points 20
18 Played 18
3 / 3 / 12 W / D / L 5 / 5 / 8
19 Scored 26
33 Conceded 28
-14 GD -2
0.67 PPG 1.11
17% Win % 28%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season

Atlanta United FC are 15th (12 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 10th (20 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Atlanta United FC
0-15
–/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
3/6
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/6
16-30
2/2
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Atlanta United FC
Aleksei Miranchuk 5 G 2 A
Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi 6 G 1 A
Wessam Abou Ali 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Atlanta United FC welcome Columbus Crew SC for this crunch clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • 5' USA international Sean Zawadzki has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Columbus Crew SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Caleb Wiley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' It looks surprising Columbus Crew SC does not make any changes. Xande Silva has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Kevin Molino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' Atlanta United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' Atlanta United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Columbus Crew SC backline.
  • 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 55' Atlanta United FC have won 433 goals from 287 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 60' Atlanta United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' Another change for Atlanta United FC made on 62 minute. Saba Lobzhanidze leaves to be changed by Edwin Mosquera.
  • 65' Cucho Hernandez does the damage! The net is bulging and Columbus Crew SC surge ahead!
  • 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Atlanta United FC! Jamal Thiare comes on to replace Xande Silva.
  • 80' Columbus Crew SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 83' The Atlanta United FC bench stirs into life. Jamal Thiare is withdrawn and Derrick Etienne gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Atlanta United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 88.
  • 89' Miguel Berry is replacing Tristan Muyumba for the Atlanta United FC side.
  • 90' Christian Ramirez gets the nod from Columbus Crew SC. He replaces Alexandru Matan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Atlanta United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gonzalo Pineda

Columbus Crew SC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wilfried Nancy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Diego Rossi 5
Gyasi Zardes 4
Wessam Abou Ali 3
Josef Martinez 3
Jonathan Mensah 3
Jacen Russell-Rowe 3
Pedro Santos 2
Juan Hernandez 2

Head to Head

2023-10-07 Atlanta United FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC 2023-03-25 Columbus Crew SC 6–1 Atlanta United FC 2022-08-21 Columbus Crew SC 2–2 Atlanta United FC 2022-05-28 Atlanta United FC 1–2 Columbus Crew SC 2021-08-07 Columbus Crew SC 2–3 Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United FC Form

2023-10-07 Atlanta United FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D 2023-10-04 Philadelphia Union 3–2 Atlanta United FC L 2023-09-23 Atlanta United FC 4–1 Montreal Impact FC W 2023-09-20 D.C. United SC 1–1 Atlanta United FC D 2023-09-16 Atlanta United FC 5–2 Internacional CF Miami W 2023-09-03 FC Dallas 2–2 Atlanta United FC D

Columbus Crew SC Form

2023-10-07 Atlanta United FC 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D 2023-10-04 New England Revolution 1–2 Columbus Crew SC W 2023-09-30 Columbus Crew SC 1–1 Philadelphia Union D 2023-09-24 FC Dallas 1–1 Columbus Crew SC D 2023-09-20 Columbus Crew SC 3–0 Chicago Fire FC W 2023-09-16 Orlando City SC 4–3 Columbus Crew SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61 Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for: Atlanta United FC or Columbus Crew SC 75% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Atlanta United FC37% Draw25% Columbus Crew SC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Atlanta United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
63%
Atlanta United FC or Columbus Crew SC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Atlanta United FC27% Draw42% Columbus Crew SC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC

Handicap Atlanta United FC covers Push Columbus Crew SC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.