The Columbus Crew host Atlanta United at Lower.com Field on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The game will air nationally on FS1 and Fox Deportes.

The Crew enter the match in strong form, unbeaten in their last 12 games after securing a 1-1 draw at Colorado last weekend. Cucho Hernández scored his sixth goal in seven games since joining Columbus.

Key Match Details:

• Previous Meeting: Columbus won 2-1 in Atlanta (May 2024)
• Series History: Columbus leads 6-5-1 overall, but just 2-3 at home
• Columbus Form: 5 wins, 3 draws in 12 home games this season
• Atlanta Form: 1 win in 12 road games, winless in last 9 away matches

Expected Lineups:

Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1):

• Forward: Cucho
• Midfield: Etienne Jr., Zelarayan, Diaz
• Defensive Mid: Artur, Nagbe
• Defense: Santos, Mensah, Degenek, Moreira
• Goalkeeper: Room

Atlanta United (4-1-4-1):

• Forward: Martinez
• Midfield: Cisneros, Moreno, Almada, Araujo
• Defensive Mid: Sosa
• Defense: Hernandez, Sanchez, Franco, Wiley
• Goalkeeper: Rios Nova

Betting Odds:

• Columbus Crew: -120
• Atlanta United: +280
• Draw: +280
• Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-135) / Under 2.5 (+110)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes (-150) / No (+120)

The Crew look well-positioned to strengthen their playoff hopes against an Atlanta side struggling on the road, though Josef Martinez's goalscoring threat keeps this an intriguing matchup.

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