The Columbus Crew (12-6-10), currently sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference, will look to tighten their grip on a playoff spot when they head south to face Atlanta United(5-12-11), who find themselves 11th in the standings.
Before the international pause, Wilfried Nancy's side battled to a scoreless draw against the New York Red Bulls — a result that stretched their league drought to four games without a win. Despite their slump, the Crew remain six points clear of the playoff line, and Nancy has already spoken with the confidence of a coach who believes his men are postseason-bound.
Their trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium won’t be straightforward, though. Atlanta snapped their poor form just before the break with a gritty 1-0 win over Nashville SC.
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Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew kick-off time
The MLS match between Atlanta United and Columbus Crew will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Glendale, United States.
It will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, September 13, in the US.
Team news & squads
Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew lineups
4-3-3
Formation
4-4-2
COLATL-Line up
ATLSubstitutes
Manager
R. Deila
COL-Line up
COLSubstitutes
Manager
W. Nancy
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Atlanta United team news
New arrival Steven Alzate, signed from Hull City in August, wasted no time making his mark, supplying the assist for the decisive strike. The Colombian's sharp distribution stood out, an 88.9% completion rate in the final third, level with Bartosz Slisz, underlining his influence. However, with Slisz sidelined through injury this time around, the onus will be even greater on Alzate to dictate play and provide creativity in midfield.
Columbus Crew team news
For Columbus, much of the attacking responsibility falls once again on Diego Rossi. The Uruguayan has netted a team-best 13 goals this season, but with the Crew managing only three in their last four games, his finishing touch will be vital.
Rossi has a history of troubling Atlanta, tallying eight goal contributions (three goals, five assists) against them across his MLS career, bettered only by his tallies against San Jose (10) and the LA Galaxy (11).
Form
ATL-Form
ATLNashville SC
0
-
1
Atlanta United
W
Atlanta United
0
-
0
Toronto FC
D
Colorado Rapids
3
-
1
Atlanta United
L
CF Montreal
1
-
1
Atlanta United
D
Atlanta United
4
-
1
Atlas
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
COL-Form
COLNew York Red Bulls
0
-
0
Columbus Crew
D
Columbus Crew
1
-
2
New England Revolution
L
Toronto FC
1
-
1
Columbus Crew
D
Columbus Crew
1
-
0
Leon
W
Columbus Crew
3
-
1
Puebla
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/4
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
ATLLast 5 matches
COL2
Wins
0
Draws
3
Wins
Columbus Crew
3
-
1
Atlanta United
Atlanta United
2
-
1
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
1
-
0
Atlanta United
Columbus Crew
4
-
2
Atlanta United
Atlanta United
4
-
2
Columbus Crew
Goals scored
11- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5