Columbus Crew hosts Atlanta United in a crucial MLS matchup on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET at Lower.com Field. The game will air nationally on FS1 and Fox Deportes.

The Crew enters after a 1-1 draw at Colorado Rapids, extending their unbeaten run to 11 of their last 12 games. Currently in fifth place, Columbus aims to solidify their playoff position with three of their next four games at home.

Key Match Details:

• Columbus Crew (-120) vs Atlanta United (+280)
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -135, Under +110)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes (-150), No (+120)

Team Form:

• Columbus: 5 wins, 3 draws in 12 home games this season
• Atlanta: Only 1 road win in 12 games, winless in last 9 away matches

Key Players: Columbus:

• Lucas Zelarayan: 8 goals (4 in last 5 games)
• Cucho: 6 goals in 7 games since joining
• Eloy Room: 7 clean sheets in 24 starts

Atlanta:

• Josef Martinez: 6 goals (4 career goals vs Columbus)
• Ronaldo Cisneros: Team-leading 7 goals

Previous Meeting: Columbus won 2-1 in Atlanta (May 2024) with goals from Jonathan Mensah and Erik Hurtado. The visiting team has won five of the last six matchups between these teams.

The Crew's strong home form and Atlanta's poor road record make Columbus the favorites, though they'll need to contain Martinez who has historically performed well against them.

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