Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United
21st August 2230hrs
Football – USA – MLS
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Odds: 5/2 odds taken 2204 GMT, Friday 19 August
Columbus Crew and Atlanta United meet in MLS action at Lower.com Field this weekend. Caleb Porter’s men have been tough to beat this season, and the hosts head into this one as the odds-on favourites. Gonzalo Pineda’s United have won just one of the past six and could do with a positive result in Ohio. Check out below for the best odds and predictions for this MLS matchup.
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Columbus Crew Preview – Can Crew continue fine run of form?
Columbus Crew have been tough to beat all season, losing just six MLS matches. Only Philadelphia Union, Los Angeles and Austin have suffered fewer defeats this term. They have won eight and drawn ten of the other 18.
Crew head into this weekend’s match having lost only one of their previous 12 MLS fixtures (five wins, six draws). Since a 2-1 home reverse to Montreal earlier this month, the Ohio outfit have taken four points from a possible six, beating New York City and drawing with Colorado Rapids.
As we enter the business end of the season in America, Columbus are at the right end of the table, sitting nicely in fifth in the Eastern Conference with 34 points to their name. Can they chalk up another precious victory here?
Atlanta United Preview – Five Stripes’ winless run to go on?
Atlanta United languish down in 13th spot in the Eastern Conference table, with just Wayne Rooney’s DC United below. However, with the league so tight, the Five Stripes are just four points adrift of seventh spot.
If Atlanta are to make a late dash for the play-offs, they must start winning games. United have struggled for wins of late, picking up just one win in their last six. Overall, the Georgia club have won seven of 25 MLS fixtures this season.
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Atlanta have not won on their travels since April, losing six and drawing four of their following ten away games. Is another away defeat on the cards this weekend?
Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Betting Advice
These two squared off in Atlanta a couple of months back, with Columbus running out 2-1 winners. Goals from Jonathan Mensah and Erik Hurtado sealed the points for Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
In the last game between the pair at Lower.com Field, United won 3-2 a year ago. However, the Ohio club have won three of the last four meetings.
Key Facts – Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Betting Tip
- Columbus have lost just of their past 12
- Crew have only been beaten six times this season
- Atlanta have not won away from home since May
Columbus are tough to beat, while Atlanta have claimed just one away win all season. With that in mind, our money is going on the hosts in this one. Check out the home win and both teams to score at 5/2.
Lucas Zelarayan has been in red-hot form of late, as the Armenian has netted four goals in his last five Columbus appearances. You can get 6/1 for Zelarayan to open the scoring here.
The best betting odds for Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United
Columbus Crew to win: 4/5 at Bet365
Draw: 14/5 at Bet365
Atlanta United to win: 16/5 at Bet365
