{"id":3104,"date":"2026-05-15T05:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=3104"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:59:58","slug":"atlanta-united-vs-columbus-crew-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview-mls","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/atlanta-united-vs-columbus-crew-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew prediction: Odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday night\u2019s clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium brings together two sides who have started the 2026 MLS<\/a> Regular Season under plenty of early pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atlanta United host the Columbus Crew at 7:30 PM ET, with both clubs searching for a spark after disappointing starts to the 2026 season. Atlanta currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Columbus are further down in 14th; remarkably, both sides have identical records of five goals scored and eight conceded through their first five matches.<\/p>\n

This fixture represents a massive opportunity for either team to jumpstart their campaign and escape the bottom half of the standings. While the Crew have historically held a slight edge in this rivalry, Atlanta are desperate to use their home-field advantage to secure a much-needed result in front of their fans.<\/p>\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on early-season trends and historical matchups, here are our top betting recommendations for Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew. We’re particularly confident in “Both Teams to Score” due to both teams\u2019 consistent defensive lapses and the attacking reliability of key forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-175 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have scored and conceded in every match this season; neither keeps goals out.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Columbus Crew to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n+130 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nColumbus have won 10 of the last 21 meetings and remain more clinical in attack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-142 @ Bet365<\/a>
(58.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRecent head-to-heads and big chance stats suggest open play and goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wessam Abou Ali \u2013 Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n+110 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nAbou Ali leads Crew with 3 goals, hits target with 57% of shots.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Both Teams to Score, add Over 2.5 Goals for parlay potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Polymarket traders think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the time of writing, Polymarket<\/a> traders are leaning slightly toward the visitors, with the Columbus Crew priced at a 41% implied probability on the moneyline. The market has seen a healthy $3K in volume, and it remains a fairly balanced outlook overall, with an Atlanta United home win trading at 33\u00a2 and the draw sitting at 27\u00a2. Here is how the live market is shaping up ahead of kickoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n