MLS Playoffs (⅛ finals) Round Three. The winner will qualify to 1/4 finals.

In the first home game, Columbus emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline, outplaying Atlanta, who couldn't manage a single shot on target and produced a mere 0.08 expected goals. The second game at Atlanta’s stadium finished 4-2, displaying a more evenly contested match.

Columbus Crew demonstrated a stronger regular season performance than Atlanta, finishing 3rd in the table, six points above their opponents. They've been a formidable home team, ranking second-best home team in the league with a record of 12 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss, scoring 41 goals while conceding just 14. Their recent form has been excellent. Conversely, Atlanta struggled on the road, securing only three victories in 17 rounds and displaying inconsistency throughout the season.

Atlanta faces a challenging task. They won't have the same dominance away as they did at home, while Columbus will possess the same must-win mindset seen in the previous match. Columbus will be aggressively seeking goals, backed by their fervent fan support. For Atlanta, the key will be to minimize defensive errors and ensure Columbus earns their goals, especially with the added pressure on the backline compared to Game 2.

Pulling off back-to-back wins against the Crew and securing a place in the Conference Semifinals will demand a near-flawless performance from Atlanta's entire squad. The Columbus Crew, particularly formidable at Lower.com Field, has showcased stellar form this season. Cucho Hernandez, a standout performer for the Crew, has tallied 16 goals and 11 assists during the regular season.

I'm anticipating a goal-rich encounter, the match is likely to resemble Game 1 more than Game 2. With the advantage of playing at home, Columbus seems poised to dominate, possessing a stronger squad and displaying superior performance throughout the season.

It's important to note that in the regular season, Columbus convincingly defeated Atlanta 6-1, who again wasn't able to make a single shot on target and scored from a meager 0.08 expected goals.

MLS季后赛(总决赛)第三轮。 获胜者将有资格进入四分之一决赛。

在第一场主场比赛中，哥伦布队以2:0的比分战胜了亚特兰大队，后者一脚射门都射正，预期进球仅为0.08个。在亚特兰大体育场举行的第二场比赛以4比2结束，双方的竞争更加势均力敌。

哥伦布队在常规赛中表现得比亚特兰大队更出色，排名第三，比对手高出6分。他们是一支强大的主队，以12胜4平1负的战绩排名联盟第二，进41球只丢14球。他们最近的状态非常好。相反，亚特兰大在客场表现不佳，在17轮比赛中只取得了3场胜利，整个赛季都表现得不稳定。

亚特兰大面临着一项艰巨的任务。他们不会像在主场那样在客场占据统治地位，而哥伦布队也会像在上一场比赛中一样拥有必胜的心态。哥伦布队将在他们狂热的球迷的支持下积极寻求进球。对于亚特兰大来说，关键将是尽量减少防守失误，并确保哥伦布队赢得进球，特别是与第二场比赛相比，后防线的压力增加了。

要想背靠背赢下湖人队，并确保进入西部半决赛，亚特兰大的整个球队都需要近乎完美的表现。哥伦布队，尤其是在Lower.com球场，本赛季展示了恒星的状态。库乔·埃尔南德斯(Cucho Hernandez)是一名出色的球员，在常规赛中打进16球并送出11次助攻。

我期待着一场进球丰富的比赛，这场比赛可能更像第一场而不是第二场。凭借在主场比赛的优势，哥伦布似乎已经准备好统治，拥有更强大的阵容，并在整个赛季中表现出色。

值得注意的是，在常规赛中，哥伦布队以6-1击败了亚特兰大队，后者同样没有一脚射正，预期进球只有区区0.08个。