Columbus Crew 3-1 Atlanta United

Current streaks

Recent form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding one win, three draws, and two losses. Notably, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. The Crew's most recent outing saw them secure a 2-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps, potentially signalling an upturn in form. However, their previous match was a heavy 5-1 defeat to Inter Miami, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Despite their inconsistent results, Columbus Crew have managed to maintain a respectable 4th position in the league table with 31 points from 18 games. Their recent matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in all of them, suggesting exciting, attack-minded football but also defensive frailties.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team struggling to find their footing in the league. Currently sitting in 13th position with 17 points from 18 games, they have managed only two wins in their last six matches. The Five Stripes have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably their 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati and a thrilling 3-2 win against Orlando City. However, their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding 12 goals in the last six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 matches. Their most recent outings have been particularly concerning, with back-to-back 2-0 and 4-0 defeats against the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC respectively, indicating a worrying trend in their away form.

Recent home/away form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have been in solid form at home, with an unbeaten run of five matches stretching back to their loss against Inter Miami. The Crew have shown resilience, bouncing back from that defeat to secure three wins and two draws in their subsequent home fixtures. Their attacking prowess has been evident, particularly in their 4-2 victory over Charlotte FC, which stands out as a high-scoring encounter. The team's goal-scoring ability is further emphasised by their average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches. However, despite their offensive strength, Columbus have struggled to keep clean sheets, with both teams scoring in 83% of these games. The Crew's home form has contributed significantly to their current 4th position in the league, showcasing their ability to turn their stadium into a fortress.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the team currently on a dismal five-match losing streak on the road. Their last six away games have yielded just one point from a possible 18, with a solitary draw against Austin FC breaking up an otherwise dire run of results. The team's defensive frailties are glaringly evident, having conceded a whopping 15 goals in these six matches, averaging 2.5 goals conceded per game. Notably, Atlanta have failed to keep a single clean sheet during this period and have been on the wrong end of some heavy defeats, including a 4-0 drubbing by New York City FC in their most recent away fixture. Their attacking prowess has been equally concerning, managing to score just twice in these six games, resulting in a goal difference of -13. With 67% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Atlanta's away games have been high-scoring affairs, albeit largely to their detriment.