Match Report
In the standings it was Columbus Crew 11th on 20 points, Atlanta United 15th on 15 — separated by 5. Recent form told a different story for Atlanta United: only 23rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 15th.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 7 Columbus Crew wins, 3 for Atlanta United, 0 draws, at 4.3 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 70% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 70%.
Goal scorers
Columbus Crew: Sekou Tidiany Bangoura (24'), Diego Rossi (45')
Key stats
Possession: Columbus Crew 58% · Atlanta United 42% · Total shots: 10-16 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 2-3