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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' We are underway at Lower.com Field. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Atlanta United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Jonathan Mensah has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
- 21' Santiago Sosa does the damage! The net is bulging and Atlanta United FC surge ahead!
- 22' GOAL! Santiago Sosa scores on 22.
- 27' A tactical swap from Columbus Crew SC — Will Sands on, Pedro Santos off on 27 minutes.
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Artur on 31.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Columbus Crew SC and Atlanta United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' 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.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Derrick Etienne picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 56' Columbus Crew SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 61' The Columbus Crew SC manager makes a substitution. Derrick Etienne departs to be replaced by Kevin Molino.
- 66' What a strike from Juan Hernandez! The score is 1-2.
- 69' Atlanta United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Another change for Atlanta United FC made on 71 minute. Caleb Wiley leaves to be changed by Edwin Mosquera.
- 72' What an equalizer from Juan Hernandez!
- 75' Luiz Araujo makes way for Dominic Dwyer at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Atlanta United FC.
- 77' A stunning finish from Juan Sanchez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Edwin Mosquera is booked for Atlanta United FC — Yellow card on 80.
- 82' Jonathan Mensah has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 87' A change in the Columbus Crew SC ranks — Luis Diaz exits the field as Josh Williams enters on 87.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 3 |
| Josef Martinez | 3 |
| Jonathan Mensah | 3 |
| Jacen Russell-Rowe | 3 |
| Miguel Almiron | 2 |
| Brooks Lennon | 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
1.98
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
76%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
48%
Columbus Crew SC or Atlanta United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 21% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

