Match Analysis: Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew
The upcoming MLS showdown will pit Atlanta United FC against Columbus Crew as the 2023 season continues its stride. This much-anticipated clash will take place on the vast turf of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Atlanta United FC’s recent record shows a commendable performance having accumulated 5 points in their last 5 games across both home and away matches with an average 1 point per game. They have continued to show offensive strength with 9 goals scored in the last 5 matches. Scoring in every home game this season, the team has a record run of 17 games at home with goals. With an impressive 4 out of the recent 5 games ending with both teams netting goals, expect the scoreboard to light up.
The Columbus Crew, on the other hand, strides in with slightly superior pre-match performance. They’ve compiled 11 points from the last 5 games, home and away, averaging 2.2 points per match. They’ve netted 8 goals in these matches, displaying their attacking prowess. Their away record is equally notable, remaining undefeated in their 3 recent games on the road and scoring in each of the last 5, hence giving Atlanta United FC some cause for concern. With 4 of their last 5 matches ending in both teams scoring, anticipation for an intensely contested game is high.
Considering previous encounters, Columbus Crew seems to edge out Atlanta United with 8 wins out of 16 meetings, opposed to Atlanta’s 6 wins, while 2 of the encounters ended in a draw. Last time, the scoreboard read Atlanta United FC 3 – 1 Columbus Crew, a victory Atlanta United FC will look to replicate.
This season, Atlanta United FC averages 2 points per home game while Columbus Crew averages 1 point per game away. Given these stats, high chances of goals from both sides, and home advantage for Atlanta United, this promises to be an unpredictable and exciting match for the spectators.
Key Insights:
– Atlanta United FC has been consistently scoring, with goals in their last 17 home games.
– Columbus Crew seems to have the upper hand in momentum, with no losses in their past seven games.
– Both teams have an impressive Both Teams to Score (BTTS) rate, with Atlanta United FC at 71% and Columbus Crew at 69%.
– Columbus Crew has a higher average of points per game, standing at 2.2 versus Atlanta’s 1.
– Both teams have remained unbeaten in their last three games, with Atlanta having a home advantage and Columbus performing well on the road.
– The likelihood of goals is high, with both teams likely to score at least two goals as seen in their recent games.
– The history between these two teams suggests a tight game, with Columbus Crew claiming eight victories, and Atlanta United FC six wins out of the 16 head-to-head matches.
– Both teams have a good form with Atlanta performing impressively at home and Columbus displaying strong performance away.
– The last meeting saw Atlanta United FC defeating Columbus Crew 3-1.
– So far this season, Atlanta United FC has averaged 2 points per game at home, while Columbus Crew averaged 1 point per game on the road.
– The average goals per match from previous meetings between these two were 3.19, indicating a high scoring match.
– This is set to be a high-stakes game given Columbus’s slight lead in points per game (1.71 versus Atlanta’s 1.62).
Match Forecast:
– Atlanta United FC may concentrate on using their strong counter attacking and set pieces to create goal opportunities, given Columbus Crew’s weakness in defending set pieces.
– Columbus Crew will likely take advantage of Atlanta United FC’s weak aerial duels, resulting in some high balls and crosses into the box.
– Columbus Crew, being strong in stealing the ball from opposition, could take advantage of Atlanta United’s aggressive plays, leading to some turnovers mid-game.
– Atlanta United FC will likely exploit Columbus Crew’s weak ball possession, focusing on quick stealing and transitioning into counter attacks.
– Columbus Crew’s ability to create scoring chances may be hampered by Atlanta United FC’s strength in protecting the lead and efficient stealing of the ball.
– Finishing scoring chances might be a problem for Atlanta United FC given their weakness.
– With both teams playing the offside trap, we might see several offside calls during the match.
– Given Columbus Crew’s weak avoidance of individual errors and Atlanta United FC’s aggressive play, the Crew could be forced into making pivotal mistakes, influencing the match outcome.
– With both teams keeping a consistent first eleven, it might be a head-to-head clash between their standard lineups.
There’s a strong probability that Atlanta United will register a goal from a set-piece situation. Equally, it’s likely that they’ll frequently dispossess the opposing team. Finally, judging by their track record, it’s probable that Atlanta United will amass a notable amount of bookings in this match.
Match Facts:
The most frequent scoreline in the games between Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew is a 2-1 outcome, with this happening three times. Out of 7 previous encounters at Atlanta United FC’s home ground, Atlanta managed to secure victory twice, two matches ended in a stalemate, while Columbus Crew gained triumph three times. Across the last 19 matches, Atlanta United FC were victorious 6 times, tied in 3, and suffered defeat 10 times in the hands of Columbus Crew. The last Atlanta’s success at home against Columbus Crew occurred back in 2018. Columbus Crew is enjoying an undefeated streak in their past 7 games. Atlanta United FC has been unable to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 games. For 11 consecutive games, Atlanta United FC has managed to find the back of the net at least once. In their 5 most recent games, Columbus Crew has conceded at least one goal. Columbus Crew has maintained a scoring streak in their last 9 games. Atlanta United FC takes the lead in the first half in 30% of their games, while Columbus Crew achieves this in 48% of their games. An identical percentage applies to who wins at halftime. Their previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. If Atlanta United FC is up 1-0 at home, they have a 66% win rate. On the other hand, when Columbus Crew gains a 0-1 lead as visitors, they secure the victory in 38% of their games. If Atlanta is down 1-0 at home, they manage to overturn the result in 25% of their games. However, when Columbus Crew trails 0-1 away, they have never managed to win. In terms of form in the MLS, Columbus Crew outperforms Atlanta United FC. In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus Crew fares better than Atlanta United FC. Remarkably, Columbus Crew hasn’t lost a single game in their recent 5 matches against Atlanta United FC in all competitions. Recapping the last 5 meetings, Atlanta United FC won none, Columbus Crew recorded 3 victories, and 2 ended in a draw. On average, Atlanta United FC nets 1 goal per match against Columbus Crew, who responds with 2.6 goals in return. Historical average of combined goals in their meetings is 3.6. In the first half, they average 1 goal. Atlanta United FC typically scores 2.35 goals per home game, while Columbus Crew averages 1.63 goals when they’re playing away. Atlanta United FC is currently on a 4 game winless streak. The last time the two teams met, Columbus Crew came out as winners. In their latest encounter, Columbus Crew outscored Atlanta United FC by 2 goals.
