Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United

Columbus Crew welcome Atlanta United to Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Sunday 24 May.

Atlanta +1 looks like the bet to place on the Asian Handicap. You can secure a price of -100 that the visitors prosper with a one-goal advantage and there’s cash back for a narrow defeat against Columbus.

Columbus Crew played Philadelphia Union on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Subaru Park. Henrik Rydstroem's side had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on target, with Hugo Picard registering the goal.

Atlanta United had a 1-1 draw at Inter&Co Stadium in their previous MLS game. This was away to Orlando City. The Five Stripes boasted 55% possession and had six shots on goal, while Ajani Fortune was on the scoresheet.

Five days ago, Atlanta were defeated 4-1 when visiting Orlando City in the U.S. Open Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have landed three consecutive wins over Atlanta. In the last clash, away side Columbus landed a 3-1 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved seven Columbus victories, one draw and two Atlanta wins.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Columbus Crew	18	5	5	8	26	28	-2	26:28	20
30	Atlanta United	18	3	3	12	19	33	-14	19:33	12

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Columbus have had 58.0% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.9 corners.

Top scorer Max Arfsten has found the net 4 times, with Diego Rossi and Wessam Abou Ali getting 3 apiece. Max Arfsten has recorded the most assists with 4.

Atlanta have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. Gerardo Martino's team average 53.6% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Aleksey Miranchuk has top scored with 3, while Ajani Fortune, Saba Lobjanidze and Emmanuel Latte Lath are next on 2. Aleksey Miranchuk and Miguel Almiron have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Mohamed Farsi, Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Sean Zawadzki, Taha Habroune, Andre Gomes, Sekou Tidiany Bangoura, Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, Daniel Gazdag.

Atlanta United confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Hoyos (GK), Tomas Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Juan Berrocal, Elias Baez, Cooper Sanchez, Tristan Muyumba, Luke Brennan, Saba Lobjanidze, Aleksey Miranchuk, Ajani Fortune.

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you are in agreement that Atlanta +1 are a good Asian Handicap wager, then you can land -100 that the underdogs win or draw this MLS clash. This bet provides a safety net if they lose by a goal.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest MLS stats.

Key Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Atlanta in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Atlanta in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 4 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 16 of their last 20 games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 1 - 1 Atlanta

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ajani Fortune to Score +800

Ajani Fortune (Atlanta) has managed two goals in his past five MLS matches. There are odds of +800 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Ajani Fortune Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+800

First

+2000

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Corners Prediction

Columbus Under 5.5 Corners +106

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Columbus in three straight home games, while the past five Atlanta matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. We expect Columbus to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at +106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

9.30 5.40 3.90

Home

7.80 5.00 2.80

Away

10.40 5.60 4.80

Atlanta

Total

10.80 5.90 4.90

Home

9.20 4.70 4.50

Away

10.90 4.40 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Atlanta Corners

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-313

X

+700

2

+290

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Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United 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.

With a roughly 66% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -192 betting odds for Columbus Crew winning this MLS clash. Atlanta United are the +475 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Columbus are -104 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Atlanta are +410 and the draw is priced at +155.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -164.

When it comes to every MLS match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+340

2

+475

Half-Time Result

1

-104

X

+155

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-500

X2

+143

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-120

2 Hcp +1

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-185

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+117

Those interested in favourite Diego Rossi to find the net first can get +370, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +120.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+370

Anytime

+120

Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)

First

+480

Anytime

+170

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+575

Anytime

+200

Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta)

First

+800

Anytime

+260

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+850

Anytime

+290

Miguel Almirón (Atlanta)

First

+950

Anytime

+310

Aleksei Miranchuk (Atlanta)

First

+1050

Anytime

+340

Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+1600

Anytime

+525

André Gomes (Columbus)

First

+1600

Anytime

+525

Fafá Picault (Atlanta)

First

+1500

Anytime

+540

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Rudy Camacho (Columbus)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Malte Amundsen (Columbus)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Ajani Fortune (Atlanta)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Stats: MLS matches only
Columbus have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Atlanta have finished with seven losses, two victories and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Columbus were 3-1 victors against Atlanta last time out at Lower.com Field. The previous 7 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field have involved five Columbus triumphs, one Atlanta win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Columbus Crew Home Stats		4-3-3	2.60	1.60	1.00	5	5	6	4
Atlanta United Away Stats		2-1-7	2.20	0.50	1.70	3	7	3	7

• 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

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Lineups & Team News

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