Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew

Atlanta United meet Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 4 April.

It’s time to back Over 2.5 at -147 for the Total Goals, with Atlanta and Columbus set to contest a high-scoring encounter. We think the price is appealing when it comes to three goals or more being scored.

Atlanta United had a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was at home to D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Georgia side dominated possession with 71% of the ball and had three shots on target.

Columbus Crew have been defeated in back-to-back MLS games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Henrik Rydstroem's team managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Wessam Abou Ali finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have beaten Atlanta in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 5-4 away win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after a 3-1 home victory at Lower.com Field. It’s been six Columbus wins, two draws and two Atlanta victories in the past 10 H2H matches.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Columbus Crew	10	3	3	4	14	13	1	14:13	12
26	Atlanta United	10	2	1	7	9	17	-8	9:17	7

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Atlanta have had 49.9% possession and 3.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Aleksey Miranchuk leads the way with 3 goals, Miguel Almiron has 2, with Emmanuel Latte Lath and Tomas Jacob scoring 1. Miguel Almiron and Emmanuel Latte Lath are tied for the most assists on 2.

Columbus have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Ohio club average 56.2% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 7.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Wessam Abou Ali and Marcelo Herrera have scored 3, followed by Diego Rossi with 2. Max Arfsten and Lassi Lappalainen have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Atlanta United confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lucas Hoyos (GK), Tomas Jacob, Stian Gregersen, Enea Mihaj, Elias Baez, Tristan Muyumba, Aleksey Miranchuk, Steven Alzate, Will Reilly, Miguel Almiron, Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Marcelo Herrera, Andre Gomes, Dylan Chambost, Max Arfsten, Wessam Abou Ali, Diego Rossi.

Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

There are reasons to suggest goals are on the cards for this MLS fixture. Therefore, backing Over 2.5 Goals looks the ticket, especially at attractive betting odds of -147.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the MLS form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Atlanta games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 19 Atlanta games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Columbus games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Columbus games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Columbus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re anticipating a few goals to be scored, there’s the option to back Over 3.5 Goals at larger odds. There’s the opportunity to celebrate when both teams score, with four or more needed in total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Atlanta 2 - 1 Columbus

We’re predicting Atlanta to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aleksei Miranchuk to Score +300

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta) has managed three goals in his past five MLS games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +300.

Latest Aleksei Miranchuk Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Atlanta Under 4.5 Corners -147

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Atlanta in their past five games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -147 that Atlanta come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Atlanta

Total

9.00 3.40 5.60

Home

8.60 4.90 3.70

Away

9.00 2.80 6.20

Columbus

Total

10.70 5.90 4.80

Home

8.00 5.70 2.30

Away

11.10 4.80 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

Atlanta Corners

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-137

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-152

Most Corners

1

+135

X

+650

2

-133

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Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Columbus Crew as +128 favourites for this MLS encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 44% likely to triumph. If you want to wager on the underdog, Atlanta United have been priced up at +190.

Columbus -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -103. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Atlanta. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -179 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+255

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+128

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-357

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+107

2

-152

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

Wessam Abou Ali is available at +155 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +430 to find the net first.

Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)

First

+155

Anytime

+430

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Miguel Almirón (Atlanta)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Ajani Fortune (Atlanta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Matias Galarza Fonda (Atlanta)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Pedro Amador (Atlanta)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

André Gomes (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ronald Hernández (Atlanta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Atlanta have recorded six draws, three losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Columbus are winless in the last eight away games. Henrik Rydstroem's team have managed six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

The previous Mercedes-Benz Stadium encounter involved a 5-4 Columbus win against Atlanta. In the previous 7 H2H meetings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, we have seen four Columbus victories, two Atlanta wins and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Atlanta United Home Stats		1-6-3	3.50	1.70	1.80	6	4	8	2
Columbus Crew Away Stats		1-3-6	3.40	1.40	2.00	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News

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