The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Atlanta United lock horns with Columbus Crew on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and have a point to prove this weekend.Columbus Crew are in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings this season and have endured a slump in recent weeks. The Crew suffered a 4-2 defeat against DC United last week and will want to bounce back in this game.Atlanta United, on the other hand, are currently in 11th place in the league table and have not been at their best this year. The away side held CF Montreal to a 2-2 draw last week and will want to go a step further in this fixture.An absolute magician on the ball ✨ Ready to see Luiz Araújo in the 5-Stripes 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/j5AIBKGmmn— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 6, 2021Columbus Crew vs Atlanta United Head-to-HeadColumbus Crew and Atlanta United are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won five games apiece out of a total of 10 matches played between the two teams.The previous edition of this fixture took place last month and ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Columbus Crew. Atlanta United gave their opponents a good fight on the day but will need to be more clinical this weekend.Columbus Crew form guide in MLS 2021: L-L-W-D-WAtlanta United form guide in MLS 2021: D-L-L-D-LColumbus Crew vs Atlanta United Team NewsColumbus Crew need to win this gameColumbus CrewArtur, Milton Valenzuela, Perry Kitchen, and Voot Wormgoor are injured and will not be able to feature against Atlanta United. Josh Williams is also carrying a knock and might not be included in the squad.Injured: Artur, Milton Valenzuela, Voot Wormgoor, Perry KitchenDoubtful: Josh WilliamsSuspended: NoneAtlanta United have a depleted squadAtlanta UnitedMohammed Adams, Franco Ibarra, and Emerson Hyndman are recuperating from injuries at the moment and will be unable to feature in this game. Josef Martinez was sent off against Columbus Crew and is suspended for this fixture.Injured: Mohammed Adams, Franco Ibarra, Emerson HyndmanDoubtful: Jake MulraneySuspended: Josef MartinezColumbus Crew vs Atlanta United Predicted XIColumbus Crew Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Eloy Room; Waylon Francis, Jonathan Mensah, Aboubacar Keita, Harrison Afful; Alexandru Matan, Darlington Nagbe; Lucas Zelarayan, Luis Diaz, Pedro Santos; Gyasi ZardesTwo goals last match means $1,000 toward home financing with @lowerdotcom.#Crew96— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) August 6, 2021Atlanta United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bradley Guzan; Miles Robinson, Anton Walkes, Alan Franco, Brooks Lennon; Amar Sedjic, Santiago Sosa; Erik Lopez, Ezequiel Barco, Marcelino Moreno; Erick TorresColumbus Crew vs Atlanta United PredictionColumbus Crew have struggled in recent weeks and have a point to prove this weekend. The Crew have conceded eight goals in their last two goals and have a few defensive issues to solve going into this game.Atlanta United, on the other hand, are winless in their last 12 games and cannot afford another setback this weekend. Columbus Crew are the better team on paper and should be able to take all three points away from this fixture.Prediction: Columbus Crew 2-0 Atlanta UnitedAlso Read: Fabrizio Romano's Transfer Roundup: Chelsea's plans for the transfer window, Arsenal complete signing and more