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

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

Atlanta United and Toronto FC will be desperate for points this coming Sunday, as both are very eager to escape their current disappointing position. The question is, whether either team has the guts to go all-out pursuing an important win, or a cautious draw is on the cards instead?

The Atlanta United go into the game in rank 14 in the Eastern Conference, while the Toronto FC rank 11 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: Atlanta United vs Toronto FC

Atlanta United Form

In their last three matches, Atlanta United lost 1-3 against Inter Miami CF, 2-3 against Chicago Fire FC and 2-1 against New York City FC. Atlanta United didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six Major League Soccer games at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They have a record of one draws and five defeats, in which they conceded 16 and scored eight goals.

Toronto FC Form

Their past three matches saw Toronto FC beating Red Bull New York 0-2, losing 4-2 against Columbus Crew, and beating DC United by 2-1. Toronto FC claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches reads 13 goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats for Atlanta United and Toronto FC

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

Players in form: Atlanta United vs Toronto FC

Lewis Morgan shows decent form right now for Toronto FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Atlanta United, who are strong favourites this coming Sunday. Siding with Breel Embolo also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

Popular markets: Atlanta United vs Toronto FC

Full-time result

Atlanta United claimed three wins, drew one and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Toronto FC won two, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Atlanta United scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Toronto FC only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Atlanta United played. Atlanta United managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Atlanta United, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Toronto FC. They performed an average of 1.8 goals in these. Atlanta United’s last 6 matches had more than three goals.