Major League Soccer: Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Form hasn’t been great recently for Charlotte FC, who hope to turn things around against Atlanta United this coming Thursday. This is a round 16 match in the current Major League Soccer campaign, and they face each other at Bank of America Stadium.

Charlotte FC approach round 16 as number 6 in the Major League Soccer table with 21 points on their account so far. With 15 rounds behind them, Atlanta United have amassed 11 points, placing them as number 14 in the standings.

Form: Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United

Charlotte FC Form

Charlotte FC recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 0-1 against New York City FC. They responded by beating Toronto FC 3-1, and followed that up by winning 1-0 against New England Revolution. Charlotte FC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded seven goals.

Atlanta United Form

In their previous three games, Atlanta United drew 1-1 with Orlando City, then lost 2-0 against Columbus Crew and 1-0 against Nashville SC. Atlanta United managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring eight time and letting in three.

Betting stats for Charlotte FC and Atlanta United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United

Ajani Fortune 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 Charlotte FC, who are strong favourites this coming Thursday. Siding with Pep Biel also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Popular betting markets: Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United

Full-time result

Charlotte FC claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Atlanta United won one, drew one and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Amazingly, Atlanta United failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

Both teams to score

Charlotte FC scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Atlanta United scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Charlotte FC managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Atlanta United were first on target in three of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Charlotte FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Atlanta United, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Atlanta United conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.