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Major League Soccer: Orlando City vs Atlanta United – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 14 match between Orlando City and Atlanta United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Atlanta United come to Inter&Co Stadium for the Major League Soccer match on Sunday, Orlando City will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

The Orlando City go into the game in rank 14 in the Eastern Conference, while the Atlanta United rank 13 in the Eastern Conference.

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Form: Orlando City vs Atlanta United

Orlando City Form

Orlando City have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Charlotte FC by 4-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-2 against DC United, before achieving a 3-4 win against Inter Miami CF. Orlando City managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored ten and conceded 11 goals.

Atlanta United Form

Atlanta United won twice in their last three matches as Toronto FC were defeated by 1-2, before they beat CF Montreal 3-1. LA Galaxy proved too strong, though, and a 1-2 defeat followed. Atlanta United claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to two.

Betting stats for Orlando City and Atlanta United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Orlando City and Atlanta United played across all tournaments.

  • In 11 of the last 13 Orlando City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Orlando City home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Orlando City matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 4.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Atlanta United have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Atlanta United have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 10 of the last 12 Atlanta United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Atlanta United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Atlanta United away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Orlando City vs Atlanta United

Saba Lobjanidze shows decent form right now for Atlanta United, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Orlando City, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Martin Ojeda also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

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Full-time result

Orlando City claimed five wins, drew one and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Atlanta United won two, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away. Atlanta United conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.

Both teams to score

Orlando City scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Atlanta United scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Atlanta United games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Orlando City managed to keep a clean sheet in zero of the last 10 games, Atlanta United kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Orlando City have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Atlanta United.

Total goals

Orlando City saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Atlanta United, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.3 times goals per game. Astonishingly, Orlando City failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 29 matches. Atlanta United conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.