Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew preview and prediction
The match
The Major League Soccer sees Atlanta United FC take on Columbus Crew on Sunday 5 April, kicking off at 00:30 (WAT) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United FC are 13th with 33 points from 34 games (in the bottom three), while Columbus Crew sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Atlanta United FC's last 3: DLL Most recently they drew with DC United 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Columbus Crew's last 4: LDDL Most recently they lost to Nashville SC 0–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Atlanta United FC and 1.5 for Columbus Crew. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Atlanta United FC 35%, draw 23%, Columbus Crew 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Atlanta United FC 1–1 Columbus Crew. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Atlanta United FC35%fair 2.86 · @2.85
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.55
Columbus Crew42%fair 2.36 · @2.28
2.75Expected goals
1.29Atlanta United FC xG
1.46Columbus Crew xG
59%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Atlanta United FC 1.3 – 1.5 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✓
42%
2.36
2.28
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.68
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.87
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
1.42
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✗
24%
4.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
9%
10.72
–
Form
Atlanta United FC – last 3
DLL
22 Mar
vs DC United
0–0
D
8 Mar
vs Real Salt Lake
2–3
L
1 Mar
@ San Jose Earthquakes
0–2
L
0.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew – last 4
LDDL
14 Mar
vs Nashville SC
0–1
L
8 Mar
vs Chicago Fire
0–0
D
1 Mar
@ Sporting Kansas City
2–2
D
22 Feb
@ Portland Timbers
2–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Atlanta United FC and Columbus Crew.
What is the prediction for Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Atlanta United FC have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Columbus Crew 42%.
How many goals will there be in Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Atlanta United FC 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew?
Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 5 April 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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