Columbus Crew SC vs Atlanta United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Atlanta United FC — MLS at MAPFRE Stadium.
- Columbus Crew SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Atlanta United FC 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ismail Elfath
- Referee Corey Parker
- Referee Hilario Grajeda
- Referee Cory Richardson
- Referee
10 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 5.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Orlando City SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Philadelphia Union | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | D.C. United SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | Houston Dynamo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | New York City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Columbus Crew SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Orlando City SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | D.C. United SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #14 |
| 16 | Points | 11 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 9 |
| 21 | Scored | 14 |
| 23 | Conceded | 23 |
| -2 | GD | -9 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 0.79 |
| 27% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts). Atlanta United FC are 14th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds MAPFRE Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Columbus Crew SC and Atlanta United FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Darlington Nagbe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 11' That is a Yellow card for Atlanta United FC. Franco Escobar will be fuming at that decision.
- 16' Atlanta United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lucas Zelarayan.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Emerson Hyndman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 297 appearances.
- 28' What composure from Lucas Zelarayan! The Armenia international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 33' Derrick Etienne has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' The travelling Atlanta United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 48' Atlanta United FC have won 428 goals from 283 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Magnificent from Gyasi Zardes! That is 95 goals in 284 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' GOAL! Marcelino Moreno fires home to make it 2-1!
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Milton Valenzuela is booked for Columbus Crew SC — Yellow card on 59.
- 64' Atlanta United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 68' Another change for Atlanta United FC made on 68 minute. Jon Gallagher leaves to be changed by Adam Jahn.
- 69' A change in the Columbus Crew SC ranks — Derrick Etienne exits the field as Luis Diaz enters on 69.
- 71' The crowd applauds Milton Valenzuela as he leaves the pitch. Waylon Francis steps in for Columbus Crew SC.
- 76' Jon Gallagher is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Columbus Crew SC tonight.
- 77' The whistle greets Emerson Hyndman as he departs to be replaced by Erick Torres.
- 82' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Atlanta United FC backline.
- 86' The whistle greets Artur as he departs to be replaced by Aidan Morris.
- 88' The referee shows Atlanta United FC player a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' Franco Escobar is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
22
Derrick Etienne ↓ Luis Diaz 69'
- 19
- 4
- 25
- 11
- 7
-
8
Artur ↓ Aidan Morris 86'
- 3
- 6
- 10
Bench
- 29
- 20
- 13
- 2
-
14
Waylon Francis ↑ 71'
- 9
- 30
-
12
Luis Diaz ↑ 69'
-
21
Aidan Morris ↑ 86'
Coach
Caleb Porter
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
20
Emerson Hyndman ↓ Erick Torres 77'
- 8
- 2
- 1
- 18
- 12
-
21
George Bello ↓ Jake Mulraney 86'
-
22
Jurgen Damm ↓ Brooks Lennon 77'
-
26
Jon Gallagher ↓ Adam Jahn 68'
- 6
Bench
-
9
Matheus Rossetto ↑ 86'
-
11
Brooks Lennon ↑ 77'
-
23
Jake Mulraney ↑ 86'
- 19
- 5
- 25
-
14
Adam Jahn ↑ 68'
- 27
-
31
Erick Torres ↑ 77'
Coach
Stephen Glass
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 |
| Santiago Sosa | 2 |
| Miles Robinson | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2020-11-08
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Atlanta United FC
W
2020-11-05
Orlando City SC
2–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
2020-11-01
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Philadelphia Union
W
2020-10-29
D.C. United SC
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2020-10-25
Houston Dynamo
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2020-10-18
Columbus Crew SC
3–1
New York City FC
W
Atlanta United FC Form
2020-11-08
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2020-11-02
Atlanta United FC
2–0
FC Cincinnati
W
2020-10-28
Orlando City SC
4–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2020-10-24
Atlanta United FC
1–2
D.C. United SC
L
2020-10-18
Toronto FC
1–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2020-10-15
Internacional CF Miami
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
Columbus Crew SC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
83%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
40%
Columbus Crew SC or Atlanta United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.