Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Preview
Preview
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host a thrilling encounter between Atlanta United and Columbus Crew on Saturday, July 20th, with kickoff scheduled for 23:30. The home team, Atlanta United, led by coach Gonzalo Pineda Reyes, will be looking to bounce back from their recent struggles, having won only one of their last five matches.
Columbus Crew, under the guidance of Wilfried Nancy, have been in scintillating form, winning four and drawing one of their last five games. Their impressive run has propelled them to third place in the Major League Soccer standings with 43 points, while Atlanta United languish in 12th position with 25 points.
The two teams have a recent history of competing against each other, with Columbus Crew having the upper hand in their last five head-to-head matches, winning three and drawing one. Their most recent encounter on February 24, 2024, ended in a 1-0 victory for Columbus Crew at MAPFRE Stadium.
Atlanta United will be looking to build on their 2-2 draw against New York City in their last home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while Columbus Crew come into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Charlotte at Lower.com Field. The Crew's potent attack has been averaging an impressive 3.4 goals per game, with Atlanta United conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game.
Bet
Considering the recent form and stats, I would recommend betting on Columbus Crew to win away at odds of 2.2. Their dominant performance in their last five matches, coupled with their superior goal-scoring ability, makes them a strong contender for a victory. Additionally, Atlanta United's struggles at home, where they concede an average of 2 goals per game, further strengthens the case for a Columbus Crew win.
The odds may not be as lucrative as some other options, but the probability of a Columbus Crew win seems high based on their current form and head-to-head record against Atlanta United.
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