Columbus Crew vs Atlanta: Major League Soccer Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

The last team to advance to the semi-final round of the MLS Cup playoffs will be determined on Sunday as the Columbus Crew host Atlanta United in the third game of their series at Lower.com Field. The series is currently tied at one, with Atlanta United securing a 4-2 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium earlier this week, setting the stage for the crucial upcoming match.

Throughout the 2023 MLS season, the Columbus Crew experienced defensive instability, notably evident in Tuesday’s match where they conceded as many goals as in their previous five games combined. Wilfried Nancy’s team, which hasn’t lost consecutive MLS fixtures since May, takes solace in hosting the decisive match at Lower.com Field, where they’re unbeaten in their last 13 league games, including a 2-0 win over Atlanta in the series opener. The November victory marked Lower.com Field’s first-ever playoff match, where Columbus has been defensively solid, recording seven clean sheets at home during the 2023 regular season. As the highest-scoring team in the league (67 goals), Columbus excelled in home fixtures, winning 10 of 11 contests when leading at halftime.

Once again, Atlanta’s offensive prowess shone at home on Tuesday, scoring three or more goals eight times at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the 2023 domestic campaign. However, they face a challenge on the road, entering the game on a five-match winless streak against MLS opponents away from home. Atlanta hasn’t secured an away playoff victory since 2018 and has conceded in 14 away matches during the regular season and playoffs this year, with 11 instances of multiple goals allowed. Historically, they struggle in the playoffs when conceding the opening goal but have a better record when scoring first. Atlanta has faced difficulties in Columbus, conceding 18 goals in their previous seven visits. A win on Sunday would mark their first advancement beyond the opening playoff round since the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals.

Probable lineups

Columbus Crew probable starting lineup: Schulte, Moreira, Camacho, Amundsen, Gressel, Nagbe, Morris, Yeboah, Rossi, Hernandez, Ramirez

Atlanta United probable starting lineup: Guzan, Lennon, Robinson, Abram, Wiley, Rossetto, Muyumba, Mosquera, Almada, Silva, Giakoumakis

Form Guide

Columbus Crew

Atlanta United

Head to Head

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta Live Schedule and Fixture

The Major League Soccer match between Columbus Crew and Atlanta will take place at Lower.com Field on Monday at 5:30 am IST.

Where to watch Columbus Crew vs Atlanta?

Football fans internationally can catch the live action via MLS Pass on Apple TV.

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