Columbus Crew vs Atlas: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

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·4 Agustus 2026

Columbus Crew vs Atlas: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

After the World Cup, every soccer fan was waiting for two things: the MLS Matchdays and the League Cup games. Why is this important? Because we have many MLS teams battling tonight.

One of the encounters that could have many highlights is between the Columbus Crew and Atlas. We have two teams going through an irregular season.

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However, Atlas arrives at this encounter with a defeat against Monterrey, while the Crew’s last game was a tie against Inter Miami.

Now, as MLS fans, we set our sights on the Crew and their opportunity to lift a strange season for one of the strongest teams.

With this being said, join us for this Columbus Crew vs. Atlas preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Columbus Crew vs Atlas: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

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When is the kick-off? Tuesday, August 4th
What time is kick-off? 7:45 pm ET
Where is it played? ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Ohio

Predicted lineups for the Crew vs Atlas

Columbus Crew:

Goalkeeper: Patrick Schulte
Defenders: Andrés Herrera, Steven Moreira, Malte Amundsen y Brooks Lennon
Midfielders: André Gomes, Brais Méndez, Dylan Chambost
Forwards: Mohamed Farsi, Max Arfsten, Ibrahim Aliyu

Atlas:

Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas
Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, Rodrigo Schlegel, Adrián Mora y José Rivaldo Lozano
Midfielders: Aldo Rocha, Edgar Zaldivar, Gustavo Ferrareis, Alfonso González, Rayan Mmaee
Forwards: Agustín Rodríguez

Where to watch Columbus Crew vs Atlas

The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:45 pm ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Ohio.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all League Cup games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

There is no official information on the unavailable players from either team.

Score Prediction

The truth is, this is a very evenly matched contest between Columbus Crew and Atlas. Both teams have been inconsistent lately. However, over their last three matches, the Mexican side has won two and lost one, while the Crew has recorded one win, one draw, and one defeat.

Although Columbus are the favorites on paper, it's only fair to say that, in the opening match of the tournament, a draw would be the most likely outcome.

Of course, anything can happen in soccer, but whichever team scores first will likely come out on top.