Atlanta United v Columbus

Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Preview

Atlanta United dropped down the Eastern Conference ladder to 12th place as their winless run in the MLS continued and extended to four games following a 2-2 draw at home with New York City, while Columbus Crew's unbeaten sequence in the MLS was increased to six games after claiming a point in a 1-1 draw at home with Charlotte in midweek.

Atlanta United have lost three out of these last four games which includes being dealt defeats by the likes of New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake and Montreal respectively along with the aforementioned point with New York City and these recent result have left Atlanta United two points adrift of the Finals Series play-off spots.

The hosts have experienced something of a lean period overall in the MLS in recent times as Rob Valentino's side have managed to capture just three wins in their last 19 matches which consist of rare victories over Inter Miami, DC United and Toronto respectively, but they have also been handed nine defeats as well.

Five of these nine defeats have been inflicted upon Rob Valentino's side on home turf at their Mercedes-Benz Stadium where they have lost five of their 12 home games to date this season, as well as picking up just one win from their previous nine home games.

Columbus Crew will therefore be licking their proverbial lips at the prospect of this upcoming trip to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the visitors look to inflict further problems against a wobbling Atlanta United outfit and in turn further enhance Columbus Crew's position in the Finals Series.

Wilfried Nancy's side currently occupy third place in the Eastern Conference ladder and having collected five wins within their last six games overall in the MLS, the visitors look in good shape to add to their points tally in this upcoming encounter.

Recent victories against Sporting Kansas 4-0, New England Revolution 5-1, Nashville 2-0, Toronto 4-0 and Los Angeles 5-1 not only underline Columbus Crew's impressive performances of late but also shows they are more than capable of scoring goals, either home or away.

The bigger picture looks even more impressive if you're a Columbus Crew fan as the visitors have slipped to just one defeat in their last 11 games overall, collecting no fewer than nine wins in the process and they look a tough unit to stop right now.

Atlanta United v Columbus Crew Verdict

Columbus Crew have lost just once in their last eight meetings against Atlanta United and having picked up five wins within this period as well against their upcoming opponents, the visitors look the more likely to take the spoils at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Therefore, our main bet will be Columbus Crew win @ 2.10

Other side bets worth considering:

Columbus Crew win & Over 2 goals @ 2.62

Correct Score: Columbus Crew 2-1 @ 9.50