Columbus Crew SC vs Atlanta United FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Atlanta United FC — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Atlanta United FC 14 games · 11 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | New York City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Aug | Montreal Impact FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jul | New England Revolution | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Jul | FC Cincinnati | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | New York Red Bulls | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Aug | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 0–2 | L |
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' Welcome to Lower.com Field that hosts another battle between Columbus Crew SC and Atlanta United FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gonzalo Pineda will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Columbus Crew SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Atlanta United FC backline.
- 21' Goal! Santiago Sosa scores his 5 goal in 182 matches.
- 22' Santiago Sosa adds to his 1 season tally! Atlanta United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 27' Will Sands is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pedro Santos at the 27 minute mark.
- 31' Columbus Crew SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 36' Darlington Nagbe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Atlanta United FC so far.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Columbus Crew SC in their trying to find a way past Atlanta United FC's compact .
- 46' 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 Dominic Dwyer suffering a number of foals already.
- 51' A moment of madness from Derrick Etienne on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Columbus Crew SC will be frustrated.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Another change for Columbus Crew SC made on 61 minute. Derrick Etienne leaves to be changed by Kevin Molino.
- 66' The Juan Hernandez breaks the deadlock on 66 minutes. 1-2!
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Santiago Sosa.
- 71' Atlanta United FC make a change. Caleb Wiley trudges off to be replaced by Edwin Mosquera on 71 minutes.
- 72' What a moment for Juan Hernandez! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' Dominic Dwyer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luiz Araujo on 75 minute.
- 77' Against the run of play, Juan Sanchez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 80' It’s a booking for Atlanta United FC player. Edwin Mosquera gets a Yellow card.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Jonathan Mensah. He receives a Yellow card.
- 87' The whistle greets Luis Diaz as he departs to be replaced by Josh Williams.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 31
-
22
Derrick Etienne ↓ Kevin Molino 61'
- 5
- 4
-
7
Pedro Santos ↓ Will Sands 27'
-
8
Artur ↓ Aidan Morris 87'
- 6
-
12
Luis Diaz ↓ Josh Williams 87'
- 10
- 9
Bench
- 14
- 26
-
17
Marlon Hairston ↑ 87'
- 24
-
13
Kevin Molino ↑ 61'
- 19
-
21
Aidan Morris ↑ 87'
-
3
Josh Williams ↑ 87'
-
30
Will Sands ↑ 27'
Coach
Caleb Porter
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Luiz Araujo ↓ Dominic Dwyer 75'
- 11
- 6
- 5
- 8
-
13
Amar Sejdic ↓ Franco Ibarra 71'
- 15
- 34
-
26
Caleb Wiley ↓ Edwin Mosquera 71'
- 29
- 22
Bench
- 23
- 10
-
7
Josef Martinez ↑ 75'
- 2
-
14
Franco Ibarra ↑ 71'
- 32
- 30
-
4
Dominic Dwyer ↑ 75'
-
21
Edwin Mosquera ↑ 71'
Coach
Gonzalo Pineda
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 |
| Miles Robinson | 2 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2022-08-21
Columbus Crew SC
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
2022-08-14
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2022-08-06
Columbus Crew SC
3–2
New York City FC
W
2022-08-03
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Montreal Impact FC
L
2022-07-23
Columbus Crew SC
0–0
New England Revolution
D
2022-07-17
Columbus Crew SC
2–0
FC Cincinnati
W
Atlanta United FC Form
2022-08-21
Columbus Crew SC
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
2022-08-17
Atlanta United FC
1–2
New York Red Bulls
L
2022-08-13
FC Cincinnati
2–2
Atlanta United FC
D
2022-08-06
Atlanta United FC
2–1
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2022-07-30
Chicago Fire FC
0–0
Atlanta United FC
D
2022-07-25
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–0
Atlanta United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
75%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
51%
Columbus Crew SC or Atlanta United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

