Our prediction for this MLS match:
Following a 2-2 draw with New York City, Atlanta United will look to return to winning ways in the Major League Soccer when they take on Columbus Crew on Sunday morning. The Five Stripes managed to put an end to their three-game losing run in MLS, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to revive their playoffs hopes. Midfielder Brooks Lennon serves a one-game ban, while Stian Gregersen is back from suspension.
The Crew, on the other hand, have been in a fine form of late, with the team winning four of their last five league matches, while sharing the spoils with Charlotte. Given Atlanta United’s shaky defence, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on the visiting team. Forward Marino Hinestroza returns from suspension for the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Columbus Crew):
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Columbus Crew are an American soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Black & Gold participate in the Eastern Conference and in 2008 they won both the conference and the MLS CUP final. Columbus Crew defeated New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final, with the likes of Moreno, Marshall and Hejduk scoring for the Black & Gold in the title game.
The club welcome their rivals at Mapfre Stadium, the venue which was opened on May, 15 1999. The current capacity of the stadium is 19.968 and it has to be noted that Mapfre Stadium is the first soccer-specific venue ever built for a MLS club.
A number of high-profile players were part of Columbus Crew in the past, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto is the most famous footballer that wore the black and yellow shirt. Schelotto played for Columbus Crew from 2007 to 2010 and during his spell with the Mapfre Stadium outfit the Black & Gold won the aforementioned MLS Cup.