Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United: Prediction for the Match on June 25, 2025

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United: Prediction for the Match on June 25, 2025

On June 26, 2025, Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, will host a thrilling MLS Eastern Conference clash, as Columbus Crew go up zone Atlanta United. Coming off an almost five-game winless skid, the Crew hype up the home crowd and try to salvage the season. On their side, Atlanta come with a bunch of mixed results and will try to take advantage of the Columbus weakness with a deadly road offensive led by Giorgos Giakoumakis. This is more than just a game—grudge rains heavy on this one with big implications on the playoffs. Fans both on X are already warming up their words on it, with posts like, " 'Cucho vs Giakoumakis is gonna steal the show!' #CCvATL." With both teams' defenses error-prone and attacks clicking, this one should be a goal-fest. From historic rivalries to clutch betting tips, we lighten the stats, news, and trends all in one basket to get you really winded up for this MLS blockbuster.

Columbus Crew: form and statistics

Columbus Crew has been struggling. The team has found itself down at 11th position in the Eastern Conference with 23 points from 17 matches (6W-5D-6L). Not winning for five games now - L-D-L-D-L- they are in full-blown crisis mode. Their most recent game was a 0-2 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps on June 15, 2025. The stats recorded were 45% possession shared by the two teams, 10 shots by the Jets with only 3 on target, and 5 corners. Considering their season stats, the numbers go with 26 goals scored, 19 conceded, and 5 clean sheets. With respect to the form, however, Lower.com Field remains a hard venue to play at, wrapping up these engagements with 4W-2D-2L at home. Cucho Hernández (9 goals, 5 assists) remains the big highlight, yet the defensive lapses have hurt the side. Somehow, Nancy, an eminent possession-based tactician, spoke to the press and said: "We are in a rough patch, but our fans make Lower.com Field a fortress. Atlanta's a challenge we're ready for." The Columbus side, champions of the MLS Cup in 2020 and 2023, have an ability of switching on home comebacks. The X fans have become restless, with one going online with a post that says, "Crew's defense needs to step up or Giakoumakis will run riot! #CCSC." Injuries to key players such as goalkeeper Patrick Schulte are piling on the pressure, yet the comeback of Andres Herrera from injury resembles light at the end of the tunnel.

Columbus Crew Lineup

Lineup: Nicholas Hagen, Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Yevhen Cheberko, Mohamed Farsi, Darlington Nagbe, Aidan Morris, Diego Rossi, Cucho Hernández, Christian Ramírez, Max Arfsten

Out: Patrick Schulte (knee, out),Evan Bush (arm, out),Sean Zawadzki (concussion, doubtful),Taha Habroune (international duty, out)

Head coach: Wilfried Nancy

Atlanta United: form and statistics

9th in the Eastern Conference with 24 points in 17 matches (7W-3D-7L) is Atlanta United. They are going three away games without defeat (2W-1D), but their 0-2 loss to New York Red Bulls on June 15, 2025, exposed their defensive weaknesses, having 48% possession, 7 shots (2 on target), and 3 corners. Season stats reveal 28 goals scored, 25 conceded, and 4 clean sheets. Giorgos Giakoumakis, their linchpin with 10 goals, faces an ongoing problem since the backline has conceded in 12 of their last 15 games. "Columbus is a tough place to play, but we've got the firepower to hurt them," Interim coach Rob Valentino made a statement after he took the reins from former coach Gonzalo Pineda. Atlanta has a knack for away upset, finishing 2018 as an MLS Cup winner, with a record of 3W-2D-3L on the road. X fans have expressed cautious optimism; one wrote, "Giakoumakis can expose Columbus' shaky defense! #ATLUTD." Injuries to players like Derrick Williams further test their depth; however, Thiago Almada remains their creative fulcrum. Atlanta will be brimming with confidence after their 4-2 win over Columbus earlier this season.

Atlanta United Lineup

Lineup: Brad Guzan, Brooks Lennon, Luis Abram, Stian Gregersen, Caleb Wiley, Bartosz Slisz, Tristan Muyumba, Saba Lobjanidze, Alexey Miranchuk, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Thiago Almada

Out: Derrick Williams (calf, out),Edwin Mosquera (hamstring, out),Tyler Wolff (international duty out),Noah Cobb (ankle, doubtful)

Head coach: Rob Valentino (interim)

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus boasts a slight prize in the head-to-head record, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in 15 MLS meetings. The most recent clash between the two sides back on March 29, 2025, was a 4-3 goal-fest that Atlanta took in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Giakoumakis and Hernández trading strikes. And four of the last five meetings have gone over 2.5 goals-the setup was pure offensive magic from both ends. Columbus will have a psychological edge going into this as they are unbeaten in the last three home games they played against Atlanta (2W-1D) at Lower.com Field. The X posts well reflect how hot this rivalry is, with one fan saying, "Last time was pure chaos - expect another banger! #CCvATL." The nail-biting nature of this fixture, given that its last Lower.com Field visit ended 1-1, factors in its unpredictability.

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Betting Tips and Odds

• Four of the last five head-to-heads cleared over 2.5 goals, with both teams averaging over 1.5 goals per game this season.
• The Crew have lost just twice at home in 2025, scoring in every Lower.com Field match.
• Atlanta have found the net in their last six away games, averaging 1.8 goals per road match.
• Both teams average over 5 corners per game, with their last meeting producing 12 corners combined.
• Columbus (2.1 yellows/game) and Atlanta (1.9 yellows/game) have seen at least three cards in their last three H2H games.

Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Match Prediction

When it comes to a clash in which goals could flow, Columbus will have a slight edge at home and should clinch a 2-1 victory. Cucho Hernández is expected to capitalize on Atlanta's depleted defense, while Giakoumakis will ensure that Atlanta don't lose all ground. Attacking intent from both sides and defensive weaknesses will help produce an open and highly energetic game.

Since both defenses are struggling-Columbus conceding in 70% of their games and Atlanta in 80%-and their H2H being goal-friendly, placing an over 2.5 goals bet at 1.65 at Betway should be the way to bet. Four out of their last five meetings have landed this mark, with recent form saying another goal-fest. That also goes hand-in-hand with nerdytips.com predictions, which also support over 2.5 goals for this fixture. 

Cucho Hernández to score at any time, at 2.10 on bet365, is another value bet. Hernández is currently in the rhythm of goal-scoring, with 9 this season and a goal in their last H2H. This is a highly valuable bet, with Atlanta's backline depleted with Derrick Williams out and Noah Cobb dubious for this game. This is followed by bettingacademyus.com in highlighting Hernández as a main goal threat.

Great value at 2.80 in 1xbet, a combo bet that combines BTTS with over 9.5 corners. BTTS has occurred in 80% of their H2H clashes, and both teams typically have attacking styles that generate high corner counts-the average was 11.5 in the last three of theirs. This is in agreement with ratingbet.com's analysis of MLS fast-intensity clashes.