Our prediction for this MLS match:
All eyes will be on Lower.com Field when Columbus Crew and Atlanta United face each other in the MLS Cup last 16. The Crew finished the regular season in great manner, with the team beating CF Montreal 2-1 and they must be high on confidence ahead of the first leg. Except for Diego Rossi and William Sands, the home team is at full strength.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, failed to win the previous three MLS games and given their difficulties on the road, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. Thiago Almada is banned for the match, while all Tyler Wolff, Machop Chol, and Osvaldo Alonso remain on the sidelines with injuries. Columbus crushed Atlanta United 6-1 in their last meeting at Lower.com Field and we predict that history is going to repeat itself.
Highlighted Team (Atlanta United):
Atlanta United is a Major League Soccer club and they were founded on April 16, 2014. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia and they will make their debut in MLS in 2017. Arthur Blank is the club’s owner and Bobby Dodd Stadium is Atlanta United’s home ground.
Arthur Blank is an American businessman, who is well known for his ownership of the NFL club Atlanta Falcons. The venue was opened on September 27, 1913 and its’ current capacity is 60.316. However, it has to be noted that the team will play first eight home games of the 2017 season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, while the latter nine fixtures will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking of the club’s colors, Atlanta United footballers wear black and red shirts and black shorts with a little bit of gold mixed in. Gerardo Martino, who used to be in charge of La Liga side Barcelona in the past, will coach Atlanta United in the 2017 MLS season. Tata Martino won the Spanish Super Cup with Barca, while making it to the Copa America final with Argentina on two occasions (2015, 2016).