Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew Preview, Odds, Team News and Picks (Apr 4)
- When: Saturday, April 4, 2026. 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- How to Watch: Apple TV
Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew Preview
The MLS resumes following the international break on April 4, as two teams from the Eastern Conference that have found wins hard to come by in 2026 collide. Atlanta United will have the important home field advantage, as they chase a second victory of 2026 against the Columbus Crew.
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Atlanta United Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 1-1-3
- Home Record: 1-1-1
- Road Record: 0-0-2
- Top Goal Scorer: Aleksey Miranchuk (3)
There were huge expectations at Atlanta United when it was announced that former MLS Cup-winning coach Gerardo Martino would return to the club this season.
After a slow start, which saw United lose three straight games, there have been reasons for optimism in their last two after taking four points from fixtures against Philadelphia and D.C. United. Defensive improvements have been clear in their latest matches, conceding just one after allowing seven in their opening three.
Injury News:
Ajani Fortune (Foot)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-3-3): Hoyos; Jacob, Gregersen, Mihaj, Baez; Sanchez, Muyumba, Galarza; Miranchuk, Latte Lath, Almiron
Columbus Crew Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 0-2-3
- Home Record: 0-1-1
- Road Record: 0-1-2
- Top Goal Scorer: Wessam Abou Ali (3)
Henrik Rydstrom’s first season at the Columbus Crew has hardly got off to a perfect start. The Crew currently sit 14th in the Eastern Conference, and they are one of two teams in the East that are yet to win a game in 2026.
Confidence can be taken from their draws against Sporting KC and Chicago, but they come into this game on the road after losing back-to-back clashes against Nashville and Toronto. Creating chances has been a major issue, netting just 1.00 goal per game from an average xG of 1.35.
Injury News:
Mohamed Farsi (Other)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-4-2): Schulte; Amundsen, Zawadzki, Moreira, Herrera; Rossi, Gomes, Chambost, Arfsten; Ali, Habroune
Head-to-Head Trends
- The Columbus Crew have won seven of their last 13 away matches against Atlanta United.
- Columbus have won back-to-back games against United in the MLS.
Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew Picks
Atlanta’s poor head-to-head record against the Crew is noteworthy. Columbus have excelled at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and they could be primed to record a first win of the season if building on recent showings against Nashville and Chicago.
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