Columbus Crew vs Atalanta United Predictions and Betting Tips
We would be closing the curtains on the MLS league stage with just one game left to play. Our focus for this one is at the Mapfre Stadium as Columbus Crew and Atalanta United go head-to-head. Which side manages to grab all points in this season's final game?
Both sides have clashed a total of eleven times in the past. Columbus Crew is just ahead with six wins compared to their opponent's five. With all of their previous matches ending in a win for either side, neutral fans will certainly be curious to know who grabs his one. The most recent meeting between them ended in a 1-0 win for Columbus Crew. This made it the second time they have been the Atalanta-based outfit. Will they manage three wins against them?
A lot predicted to happen in the Eastern Conference
Columbus Crew currently sits in fourth place and will be looking to hold that spot. They missed the chance to go 3rd in their last game against 10-man Orlando City. A late goal from the side with a man less proved to be the decider as they ran out 2-1 winners. As such, if Columbus Crew is to finish third, they must win their game and hope Nashville SC gets all three points against Orlando City.
Atlanta United, on the flip side, is just out of the playoffs place in the Eastern Conference with just one point. Just like their opponents, they would need the outcome of some results to end in their favour in order to achieve their goal. Adam Jahn and Marcelino Moreno were both on their scoresheet against FC Cincinnati in their most recent league game. Will they carry the same momentum to cause an upset in this massive six-pointer?
Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Team News
Vito Wormgoor is the only injury casualty for Columbus Crew as he's still nursing an ankle injury. With regards to the away side, Josef Martinez is still out via his ACL injury alongside Miles Robinson
Columbus Crew possible starting XI:
Room; Afful, Mensah, Keita, Valenzuela; Etienne, Nagbe, Artur; Pedro Santos, Zelarayan; Zardes
Atlanta United possible starting XI:
Guzan; Bello, Meza, Escobar, Lennon; Rossetto; Gallagher, Adams, Remedi, Damm; Jahn
Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Prediction: 3-1
Both teams are heading into this game in need of all three points to achieve a desired finish on the standings. However, we believe Columbus Crew wouldn't put a foot wrong against the Atlanta-based side
