Columbus Crew SC vs Atlanta United FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Atlanta United FC — MLS at New Crew Stadium.
- Columbus Crew SC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Atlanta United FC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | D.C. United SC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 30 Jul | New York City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Jul | Atlanta United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | Nashville SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Jul | New York City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jul | New England Revolution | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #13 |
| 47 | Points | 33 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 5 / 15 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 19 |
| 59 | Scored | 43 |
| 52 | Conceded | 60 |
| +7 | GD | -17 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 0.97 |
| 41% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts). Atlanta United FC are 13th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
4/8
16-30
12/7
31-45
7/7
46-60
10/2
61-75
7/5
76+
6/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Atlanta United FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
5/6
31-45
4/7
46-60
5/12
61-75
6/8
76+
7/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Columbus Crew SC launch into their encounter with Atlanta United FC.
- 5' Ezequiel Barco does the damage! The net is bulging and Atlanta United FC surge ahead!
- 10' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Atlanta United FC backline.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Columbus Crew SC and Atlanta United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Atlanta United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' It’s high time Rob Valentino made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' Columbus Crew SC is showing some good football. However, Columbus Crew SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Ezequiel Barco does the damage! The net is bulging and Atlanta United FC surge ahead!
- 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jonathan Mensah makes it 1-2.
- 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Atlanta United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' The referee shows Atlanta United FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Lucas Zelarayan, a Armenia , has 11 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' A tactical swap from Atlanta United FC — Erick Torres on, Jackson Conway off on 63 minutes.
- 65' What composure from Marcelino Moreno! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Anton Walkes is booked for Atlanta United FC — Yellow card on 66.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Waylon Francis. He replaces Luis Diaz on 70 minute.
- 75' Erick Torres has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 303 appearances.
- 80' The 29-year-old Miles Robinson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' The Columbus Crew SC manager makes a substitution. Gyasi Zardes departs to be replaced by Bradley Wright-Phillips.
- 84' Another change for Columbus Crew SC made on 84 minute. Marlon Hairston leaves to be changed by Alexandru Matan.
- 87' Atlanta United FC ring the changes. Matheus Rossetto has done his job and it is now time for Erik Lopez to step up.
- 90' What a moment for Pedro Santos! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Columbus Crew SC. Eloy Room will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The crowd applauds Marcelino Moreno as he leaves the pitch. George Campbell steps in for Atlanta United FC.
- Atlanta United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 17
- 4
- 25
- 11
- 7
-
9
Kevin Molino ↓ Derrick Etienne 63'
- 6
-
12
Luis Diaz ↓ Waylon Francis 70'
- 10
Bench
-
20
Alexandru Matan ↑ 84'
-
99
Bradley Wright-Phillips ↑ 83'
-
22
Derrick Etienne ↑ 63'
-
14
Waylon Francis ↑ 70'
- 24
- 33
- 30
- 16
-
26
Saad Abdul-Salam ↑ 70'
Coach
Caleb Porter
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
9
Matheus Rossetto ↓ Erik Lopez 87'
- 6
- 10
- 5
- 8
- 1
- 12
- 21
- 2
-
36
Jackson Conway ↓ Erick Torres 63'
Bench
- 25
- 33
- 22
- 3
- 13
-
32
George Campbell ↑ 90'
-
31
Erick Torres ↑ 63'
-
16
Erik Lopez ↑ 87'
- 30
Coach
Rob Valentino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Rossi | 5 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 4 |
| Jonathan Mensah | 3 |
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | 3 |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 3 |
| Josef Martinez | 3 |
| Hector Villalba | 2 |
| Jamal Thiare | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2021-08-07
Columbus Crew SC
2–3
Atlanta United FC
L
2021-08-04
Columbus Crew SC
2–4
D.C. United SC
L
2021-07-30
New York City FC
4–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
2021-07-24
Atlanta United FC
0–1
Columbus Crew SC
W
2021-07-21
Columbus Crew SC
0–0
Nashville SC
D
2021-07-17
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
New York City FC
W
Atlanta United FC Form
2021-08-07
Columbus Crew SC
2–3
Atlanta United FC
W
2021-08-04
Montreal Impact FC
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
2021-07-31
Orlando City SC
3–2
Atlanta United FC
L
2021-07-24
Atlanta United FC
0–1
Columbus Crew SC
L
2021-07-22
FC Cincinnati
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
2021-07-17
Atlanta United FC
0–1
New England Revolution
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.03
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
73%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
51%
Columbus Crew SC or Atlanta United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.