Atlanta United brings shutout streak into matchup against the Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew (12-6-10, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (5-12-11, 11th in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus +144, Atlanta United FC +154, Draw +278; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta United heads into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after securing two straight shutout wins.

United is 4-11-7 against Eastern Conference teams. United is 4-0-0 when it scores at least three goals.

The Crew are 9-5-6 in conference play. The Crew have a 4-0-0 record in games they record at least three goals.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Crew won the last meeting 3-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Emmanuel Latte Lath has scored seven goals and added one assist for United. Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala has three assists over the last 10 games.

Diego Rossi has scored 13 goals with three assists for the Crew. Jacen Russell-Rowe has two goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: United: 1-3-6, averaging 1.1 goals, 3.0 shots on goal and 3.9 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game.

Crew: 4-3-3, averaging 1.4 goals, 5.1 shots on goal and 5.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Bartosz Slisz (injured).

Crew: None listed.

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