Preview & Prediction: Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew

Entering this clash, both Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew have accumulated 8 points from their previous 5 games, with an average of 1.6 points per game. In an interesting twist, both their matches have seen plenty of goal action – 5 for Atlanta and 4 for the Crew where both teams have scored.

In terms of scoring ability, Atlanta has been consistently potent with 13 goals in their last 5 matches and an impressive record of scoring in every home game this season. Effectively, they’ve scored in 16 consecutive home games and come into this on a four-game unbeaten streak. Columbus, on the other hand, has hit the net 12 times in the last five fixtures and is also on a strong run, going 3 games without a loss.

Judging from their previous game outcomes, it’s plausible we could see a goal fest. Atlanta United FC’s last 9 games and Columbus Crew’s last 22 games have all ended with 2 or more goals on the scoreboard.

With both the teams in good form, Atlanta United FC having lost only one in their last 5 games and Columbus Crew with a similar record, this game promises to be a close encounter.

Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew have met 14 times historically, with Atlanta winning 6 times, Columbus Crew taking the victory 7 times and 1 game ending in a stalemate. In the last meeting between these two, Atlanta United FC triumphed with a 3-1 scoreline. This time around, they will be hosted again by Atlanta who has been in excellent home form. Columbus Crew, however, cannot be underestimated as they have also been formidable on their away games.

To sum it all up, the coming match is bound to be a thrilling encounter with a considerable probability of both teams scoring, given their recent form and historic face-off patterns. So far in this MLS season, Atlanta United FC has averaged 2.06 Points Per Game at their home turf and Columbus Crew averages 1 Point Per Game in their away clashes. Buckle up for a nail-biting match!

Key Insights:

– Both Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew have collected 8 points each from their last 5 matches, averaging 1.6 points per game.
– We can expect both teams to score (BTTS) based on recent trends, as this has happened in 5 of Atlanta’s and 4 of Columbus’s recent games.
– Atlanta is on a strong scoring streak, with 13 goals in their last 5 matches and consistent scoring in their home games.
– Columbus Crew, likewise, has maintained good scoring form with 12 goals in their last 5 games.
– Both teams are on an undefeated streak, with Atlanta going 4 games and Columbus 3 games without defeat.
– Games involving both teams are typically high scoring, with Atlanta’s and Columbus’s recent games consistently seeing 2+ goals.
– Both clubs are entering this match in strong form, with only 1 loss each in their last 5 games, and 2 wins and 2 draws.
– In terms of both teams scoring during a match, this season it has happened in 71% of the matches for Atlanta and 68% for Columbus.
– Given their recent scoring streaks, it’s likely both teams will score in the upcoming match.
– Previous match-ups between these two sides have been slightly in favor of Columbus Crew, with 7 victories to Atlanta’s 6, and 1 draw.
– In the last meeting, Atlanta United FC emerged victorious with a 3 – 1 scoreline.
– Matches between these two teams usually involve a high goal count, averaging 3.36 goals per game.
– So far this season, Atlanta has performed slightly better at home with an average of 2.06 Points Per Game, compared to Columbus’s away performance of 1 Point Per Game.
– We can expect a competitive matchup given the competitive form of both teams.

Match Forecast:

– Both teams favor a possession football approach with short passes, so a midfield tussle is likely to occur.
– Given both teams’ proficiency in scoring chances, we can expect a high scoring game.
– Columbus Crew’s strength in attacking down the wings might exploit Atlanta United’s weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances. Expect some wing-play and possible crosses into the box from Columbus Crew.
– Atlanta United’s propensity for long shots might result in goal attempts from outside the box especially since Columbus Crew have problems avoiding individual errors.
– As both teams play the offside trap and Columbus Crew is very good with through balls, the game might witness a few offside situations.
– Atlanta United is particularly vulnerable to counter-attacks while Columbus Crew has a control based approach, possible fast break opportunities can be seized by Columbus.
– Given Columbus Crew’s weakness with aerial duels, Atlanta United might exploit this by utilizing set pieces and crosses into the box.
– Atlanta’s way of coming back from losing positions could expose Columbus Crew’s weakness in protecting the lead.
– With Atlanta United susceptible to fouling in dangerous areas, and Columbus Crew skilled at long shot opportunities, free-kicks could pose a major threat to Atlanta.
– Columbus Crew’s weakness in defending against skillful players might be exploited by Atlanta United’s attack.

Match Facts:

– The 1-2 scoreline is the most frequent outcome when Atlanta United FC faces Columbus Crew; this result has been witnessed in 3 games.
– In the recent 6 home games of Atlanta United FC against Columbus Crew, Atlanta has won twice, one game was drawn, and Columbus Crew emerged victorious thrice.
– Over the course of their last 17 encounters, Atlanta United FC has won on 6 occasions, 2 games ended in a draw, and Columbus Crew managed to clinch the win 9 times.
– The last victory Atlanta United FC captured at home against Columbus Crew was back in 2018.
– In the previous season, the matches ended as follows: a 1-2 defeat for Atlanta United FC at home, and a 2-2 draw at Columbus Crew’s ground.
– Atlanta United FC nets 31% of their total goal count in the 76-90 minute timeframe, while for Columbus Crew, 21% of their goals are scored between the 16-30 minute mark.
– Atlanta United FC has managed to avoid defeat in its last 4 games.
– So far this MLS season, Atlanta United FC has scored in all of their 16 home games, whereas Columbus Crew failed to score in 2 of their 16 games on the road.
– Atlanta United FC’s main goal scorer is Giorgos Giakoumakis with 15 goals under his belt, while Cucho Hernandez is the top scorer for Columbus Crew, netting 14 goals.
– Top assisters are Thiago Almada for Atlanta United FC with 13 assists and Cucho Hernandez leading for Columbus Crew with 8 assists.
– The top card earner of Atlanta United FC is Giorgos Giakoumakis with 7 yellow cards; Malte Amundsen from Columbus Crew has the same count.
– Atlanta United FC has conceded at least a goal in their last 6 games.
– Atlanta United FC managed to find the back of the net in their last 9 sequential matches.
– Atlanta United FC leads games at halftime in 31% of the games, while Columbus Crew had the upper hand in 51% of the games.
– In their last fixture, Columbus Crew took the win. They managed to beat Atlanta United FC by an impressive 5 goals.
– Whenever Atlanta United FC has taken a 1-0 lead at home, the win percentage is 66%. Meanwhile, with a 0-1 lead on the road, Columbus Crew’s win percentage is 38%.
– When Atlanta United FC is down 0-1 at home, they managed to claim victory in 25% of games. However, Columbus Crew has been unable to win any games when down 1-0 away.
– Out of the last 5 games Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew has faced off, Columbus Crew has lost only once.
– In their most recent five encounters, Atlanta United FC managed only one win, with Columbus Crew winning three times, and one game ended in a draw.
– Over the last 5 MLS games between Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew, Columbus has lost only once.
– Atlanta United FC, on average, manages 1.4 goals per match against Columbus Crew while Columbus scores 2.6 goals against Atlanta.
– The average goal count per game between Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew is 4.
– The average count of first-half goals in Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew games is 1.4.
– Atlanta United FC, on average, scores 2.35 goals while playing at home, with Columbus Crew scoring 1.63 goals when playing away.
– Columbus Crew has managed to score in their last 6 games consecutively, and they’ve managed to avoid defeat in their last 4 matches.