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MLS: Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United Preview, Odds, Predictions (May 24)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • May 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds favor the hosts at -195
  • The Crew hasn’t won any of the past 4 MLS matches.
  • The last 4 direct meetings saw both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.

This might be the last shot for either of these two sides to join in the race for the Eastern Conference playoffs. They are near the bottom of the standings, desperately needing three points.

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How to Watch

  • When: Sunday, May 24, 5 pm ET
  • Where: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, Ohio
  • How to Watch: MLS Season Pass, Apple TV

Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United Odds

TeamOdds
Crew-195
Tie+290
Atlanta+470

Game Preview

Apart from losing to Minnesota three weeks ago, the Crew is looking good at home, having won 4 of its past 5 matches. Though when looking overall, they had 4 straight without a triumph (3 defeats) before beating NYCFC in the US Open Cup recently.

The tough schedule and travel took a toll on the team, which parted ways with Henrik Rydstron, the former head coach, a week ago. Columbus is 13th in the East with 13 points in 14 matches, and a goal difference of 19-23.

Atlanta is on a three-match cold streak, having lost two games and tied one. They are 14th in the East, two points behind Columbus, though with a game in hand.

The Five Stripes play interesting football, with 7 of the previous 10 games ending with both teams netting. In 6 of those meetings, we saw over 2.5 hits. Aleksey Miranchuk is the top scorer of the team with 5 goals.

Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United Head to Head

As mentioned, the Crew has three wins in a row over Atlanta. The most recent in April this year, 1-3 on the road. It’s interesting that all those matches ended with both teams netting and at least 4 hits.

Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United Predictions

This is going to be a high-scoring affair, with goals on both ends of the field and at least three of them.

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