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MLS Match Preview: Columbus Crew SC (8-3-7) vs. Atlanta United FC (4-9-5)

Match Details

Fixture: Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United

Competition: Major League Soccer – Week 19

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Lower.com Field, Columbus, OH

Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)

Match Context & Stakes

The Crew snapped a six-match winless streak with a 2–1 win over Vancouver and now sit 4th in the Eastern Conference with 31 points. They’ve scored in 15 of 18 matches and boast a strong home record (5–1–4). Atlanta United, meanwhile, are reeling. They’ve lost back-to-back games by a combined 6–0 and are winless in eight of their last nine. Sitting 13th in the East with 17 points, they’ve yet to win on the road this season (0–6–2).

Columbus Crew – Team Preview

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W 2–1 vs Vancouver

L 1–5 vs Inter Miami

D 1–1 vs Charlotte

D 2–2 vs NYCFC

D 1–1 vs Toronto

Key Players

Diego Rossi: 7 goals, 2 assists – scored in 3 of last 5 matches

Daniel Gazdag: 5 assists – still searching for first goal in 12 games

Ibrahim Aliyu: Scored vs Vancouver but is a doubt due to injury

Evan Bush (GK): Likely starter with Schulte still recovering

Tactical Outlook

Wilfried Nancy’s side plays a possession-heavy 3-4-2-1, with Rossi and Gazdag operating behind the striker. Columbus have scored 11 goals in their last 5 home games, but have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 straight MLS matches.

Atlanta United – Team Preview

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L 0–4 vs NYCFC

L 0–2 vs NY Red Bulls

W 3–2 vs Orlando

W 4–2 vs Cincinnati

L 1–2 vs Nashville

Key Players

Emmanuel Latte Lath: 5 goals – team’s top scorer

Jamal Thiare: 3 goals in last 5 games – pacey threat in transition

Miguel Almirón: Yet to start since returning; could feature here

Brad Guzan (GK): Veteran presence under pressure

Tactical Outlook

Ronny Deila’s team has leaned on a 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1, but defensive frailty remains a concern. Atlanta have conceded 34 goals in 18 matches and are winless in 8 road games. Their best results come when they score 3+ goals—but they’ve also conceded 2+ in every win.

Head-to-Head & Stats

StatColumbusAtlanta
MLS Record (W-D-L)8–7–34–5–9
Goals Scored2921
Goals Conceded2534
Last 5 H2H at Columbus4 Wins (Crew)1 Draw
Last Meeting (July 2024)ATL 2–1 COL

Columbus have won their last 4 home games vs Atlanta by a combined score of 13–3.

How to Watch Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United – June 25, 2025

TV: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)

Streaming: MLS Season Pass, FuboTV

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT

MATCH ODDS

Columbus Crew SC – 185        Draw + 330         Atlanta United FC + 400

Over 3.5 + 120                  Under 3.5 – 150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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