The big picture

Columbus Crew come in 7th on the ladder with 47 points; Atlanta United are 13th on 33. Columbus Crew have the higher position to protect.

Columbus Crew are 13–15–5 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1.5 against.

Atlanta United are 9–18–6 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.

Form

Columbus Crew have won five of their last five and most recently beat D.C. United 3–0.

Atlanta United have won two of their last five and most recently beat Toronto 3–1.

Columbus Crew arrive on a 5-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 24 times on our records since 2017: Columbus Crew 15, Atlanta United 7, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2026), Columbus Crew won 2–0 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

Columbus Crew have won the last four against Atlanta United.

Biggest margin between these two: Columbus Crew by 5 goals in 2023 (6–1).

Players to watch

For Columbus Crew, watch Diego Rossi (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Taha Habroune (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026).

For Atlanta United, watch Alexey Miranchuk (0.2 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026) and Miguel Almirón (0.3 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Columbus Crew go in as clear favourites.