Columbus Crew will take on Atlanta United in the last of the three MLS playoff fixtures between these two teams at the Lower Stadium on Sunday.
Cucho Hernandez scored a brace as Columbus won the first match 2-0. Hernandez was on the scoresheet again in the second playoff fixture, but Atlanta managed to win the game 4-2. While the momentum is with Sunday's visitors, Columbus had a better regular season and will hope to fight for the win.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Columbus vs Atlanta United kick-off time
| Date: | November 12, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7 pm ET |
| Venue: | Lower Field |
The game between Columbus and Atlanta will be played at the Lower Field Stadium on Sunday. Kick-off is at 7 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Columbus vs Atlanta United online - TV channels & live streams
| Apple TV | Watch here |
The fixture will be shown live on Apple TV in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Columbus team news
Will Sands will be absent for the Crew in this game as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Sean Zawadzki, who sustained a knock, was replaced by Yaw Yeboah in the second game, and his availability for this match is uncertain.
Cucho Hernandez, with 13 goals in his last 10 matches across all competitions, will be hoping to increase that tally.
Columbus Crew predicted XI: Schulte; Moreira, Camacho, Amundsen; Gressel, Nagbe, Morris, Yeboah; Rossi, Hernandez, Ramirez.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Schulte, Scott, Bush |
| Defenders: | Vallecilla, Chaberka, Moreira, Camacho, Quinton, Williams, Amundsen, Medranda, Farsi |
| Midfielders: | Morris, Nagbe, Parente, Gressel |
| Forwards: | Hernandez, Yeboah, Matan, Ramirez, Molino, Arfsten, Rusell-Rowe |
Atlanta United team news
Atlanta will miss Machop Chol due to a hamstring strain. Ajani Fortune came on for Matheus Rossetto in the second half after the Brazilian suffered a calf injury on Tuesday but he could return in time for the game.
There are no other injury concerns for the team ahead of their big playoff clash.
Atlanta United predicted XI: Guzan; Lennon, Robinson, Abram, Wiley; Rossetto, Muyumba; Mosquera, Almada, Silva; Giakoumakis.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Diop, Guzan, Westberg |
| Defenders: | Robinson, Abram, Purata, Cobb, Wiley, Lennon, Hernandez |
| Midfielders: | Sosa, Muyumba, Sejdic, Rossetto, Fortune |
| Forwards: | Lobjanidze, Etienne Jr, Berry, Silva, Giakoumakis, Mosquera, Thiare |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 08, 2023 | Atlanta United 4 - 2 Columbus Crew | MLS |
| November 02, 2023 | Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Atlanta United | MLS |
| October 08, 2023 | Atlanta United 1 - 1 Columbus Crew | MLS |
| March 26, 2023 | Columbus Crew 6 - 1 Atlanta United | MLS |
| August 22, 2022 | Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Atlanta United | MLS |

