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Columbus Crew vs Atlas FC: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Columbus Crew vs Atlas FC predicted lineups Leagues Cup

Columbus Crew get their Leagues Cup under way at home, marginal favourites over Liga MX side Atlas in a matchup the market reads as a near even split.

The pricing hands Columbus a slim edge, but both sides look likely to score and the goals markets carry the conviction here. It is the first of three Phase One outings for the Crew. Kick-off at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is set for 8:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM CT / 6:45 PM MT / 5:45 PM PT on Tuesday, August 4.

Columbus Crew vs Atlas FC: Best Bets & Predictions

A close one on paper, so the goals markets read as the sharper angle than a short home favourite.

Columbus Crew to WinTop pickColumbus have home advantage, but the numbers make this closer than a typical home favourite.
Both Teams to Score: YesBoth carry a scoring threat, and the no-draws format rewards ambition.
Over 2.5 GoalsTwo forward-thinking sides in a win-or-shootout game should mean goals.

Our approach: favour Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 ahead of the tight result.

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How Leagues Cup Phase One works

Every club in the Leagues Cup plays three cross-league games, MLS against Liga MX. There are no draws: level after 90 minutes and the tie goes straight to a penalty shootout, with the winner banking two points and the loser one. The top four from each league table advance to the knockout rounds.

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Columbus Crew vs Atlas FC Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

Columbus Crew

4-4-2
P. Schulte
S. Zawadzki
R. Camacho
Steven Moreira
M. Farsi
H. Picard
Andre Gomes
D. Chambost
T. Habroune
D. Gazdag
J. Thiare

Atlas FC

4-2-2-2
C. Vargas
M. Valenzuela
R. Schlegel
M. Capasso
J. Sanchez
V. Rios
E. Zaldivar
Luis Esteves
A. Gonzalez
R. Mmaee
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    Columbus Crew vs Atlas FC prediction

    Columbus ought to edge it in front of their own crowd, though Atlas will travel with belief and a shootout is live. Prediction: Columbus Crew to win, 2-1.

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