Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Prediction 24 May 2026
🔊 Columbus Crew head into this fixture sitting 13th in the table, having delivered inconsistent performances in recent outings. Atlanta United are just one spot below and have also struggled to find any real rhythm. Both sides have posted similar records over their last 10 matches, underlining the lack of a clear favourite based on current form. One notable difference between the teams: Columbus Crew tend to find the net more often at home, while Atlanta United regularly concede on the road.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 04 April 2026 and ended in a 1-3 result. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that encounter, with Atlanta United playing at home:
- Possession: 58% vs 42%;
- Corners: 4 vs 8;
- Fouls: 9 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 7.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Columbus Crew and Atlanta United:
- The sides have faced off 26 times;
- The hosts have claimed 16 wins, while the visitors have secured 8 victories, with 2 draws;
- Goals scored: 53 for Columbus, 39 for Atlanta;
- Average first-half total: 1.62 goals; second-half average: 1.92 goals;
- Average total goals per match: 3.54.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Columbus Crew Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the US Open Cup, with Columbus Crew hosting New York City. The contest ended 1-0.
Here are the key match stats (Columbus Crew vs New York City):
- Possession: 60% vs 40%;
- Corners: 3 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 7 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 0.
Columbus Crew are currently struggling for form, having lost three of their last five matches and managed just one win in that stretch. Over their previous ten games, things look slightly more stable: five wins, four defeats, and a single draw. The team’s attacking output remains impressive, averaging 1.8 goals per game across those ten fixtures, but defensive lapses are a recurring issue, with an average of 1.4 goals conceded. Season-long numbers are less flattering-Columbus are scoring 1.36 and conceding 1.64 goals per match-highlighting ongoing difficulties in maintaining balance between attack and defense. While Crew consistently create chances going forward, they continue to struggle with reliability at the back.
Match Results: Columbus Crew
Atlanta United Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the US Open Cup, facing Orlando City away from home. The contest ended in a 4-1 defeat for Atlanta United.
Here are the key match statistics (Atlanta United vs Orlando City):
- Possession: 59% vs 41%;
- Corners: 1 vs 6;
- Fouls: 14 vs 5;
- Yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 10.
Atlanta United are enduring an inconsistent campaign and currently sit near the bottom of the table, underscoring their ongoing struggles. They have managed just two wins in their last five outings, hardly inspiring confidence in their ability to string together positive results. Over their previous ten matches, Atlanta average a modest 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game. Their season-long numbers are even less encouraging, with only 1.08 goals scored and 1.62 allowed per match-figures that highlight their inability to dominate, even against teams in the lower half of the standings. Particularly on the road, Atlanta United tend to play a more conservative brand of football, with under 3.5 goals landing in eight of their last nine away fixtures.
Match Results: Atlanta United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.62;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.04, while the visitors net 0.58.
First-Half Stats: Columbus Crew (home) vs Atlanta United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 5;
- wins: 3 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 1 (16.67%) vs 3 (60%);
- draws: 2 (33.33%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 0.83 vs 0.6;
- Average goals conceded: 0.17 vs 0.6.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
- Columbus Crew scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games against Atlanta United.
- Columbus Crew scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games against Atlanta United (MLS).
- Columbus Crew scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games against Atlanta United (MLS).
- Columbus Crew scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 8, draws - 2.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- win percentage: 21% vs 23%;
- losses: 7 vs 8;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
- Columbus Crew have won in last 5 home games against Atlanta United (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.04, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.54;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.69;
- average total goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.08;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.79 vs 0.38;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.69;
- Columbus Crew: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Atlanta United: average total away in the tournament - 0.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2.2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.5).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Columbus Crew games against Atlanta United (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 3 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Atlanta United away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Columbus Crew at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Atlanta United away - 4 (67%).
- Columbus Crew have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Atlanta United (MLS).
- Atlanta United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
- Atlanta United have scored and conceded in last 5 games (MLS).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/203, 8.9%);
- Columbus Crew at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 2:3 (1/6, 16.7%);
- Atlanta United away most often play: 2:0 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.91% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 10.24% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 10.01% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Columbus Crew’s form remains inconsistent: they regularly create chances but are prone to defensive lapses. Meanwhile, Atlanta United rarely deliver high-scoring performances on the road, a trend that has held throughout the season. Despite both sides struggling to pick up points lately, the matchup doesn’t suggest a goal fest-season averages and Atlanta’s cautious approach away from home limit the attacking potential. The prediction is under 3.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Columbus Crew - Atlanta United
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