Atlanta United vs Nashville SC – Match Preview

Atlanta United is gearing up to welcome Nashville SC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This opening round clash is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2024, at 23:30 GMT. Atlanta United is currently in 21st place with 31 points from 27 matches. Nashville SC is in 28th place, having earned 26 points from the same number of games. Both teams aim to climb the standings and get closer to their pre-season goals. With home advantage, Atlanta United is the favorite to win according to bookmakers.

Atlanta United – Form

Atlanta United has shown mixed results recently. They won against Charlotte FC on August 31st with a score of 1:0. This victory was unexpected. Then, they drew twice in the Leagues Cup at home. They had a 0:0 draw with Santos Laguna and a 3:3 draw with DC United. These draws did not meet expectations. However, Atlanta United showed resilience in their latest match, overcoming the odds.

Nashville SC – Form

Nashville SC’s recent performance has been disappointing. They lost 3-0 to Orlando City on August 31st, a result that was anticipated. Before that, they were defeated 0-2 by Austin FC at home, despite being slight favorites. They managed a 1-1 draw against New England Revolution in the Leagues Cup, exceeding expectations. Nashville has struggled to score in these matches.

Atlanta United – Nashville SC – Head to Head

The teams last met on May 18, 2024, ending in a 1:1 draw. In their last 10 encounters, each team has won 3 times, with 4 matches ending in draws. This shows a balanced head-to-head record. In their last 5 matchups, both teams scored 4 times. Atlanta United has scored in 10 of their last 11 matches against Nashville SC. However, they have struggled to win, failing in 8 of their last 9 meetings.

Atlanta United – Nashville SC – Standings

As the match approaches, both teams are in a tight spot in the standings. Atlanta United is 21st with 31 points from 27 matches. Nashville SC is 28th with 26 points from the same number of games. They are five positions and five points behind Atlanta. Both aim for a win to improve their standings. Atlanta United hopes to use their home advantage and slight lead to win.

Atlanta United vs Nashville SC – Top scorers

Daniel Rios and Saba Lobzhanidze lead Atlanta’s attack with 6 goals each. Jamal Thiare follows with 5 goals. Stian Gregersen and Xande Silva have each added 2 goals. For Nashville, Sam Surridge has scored 8 goals. Hany Mukhtar has 5 goals. Teal Bunbury and Tyler Boyd have contributed 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Defender Jack Maher has also scored.

Atlanta United vs Nashville SC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers’ odds are 1.67 for an Atlanta United win, 4.20 for a draw, and 4.75 for a Nashville SC win. Despite Atlanta’s struggles, they are favored, likely due to home advantage. Nashville’s recent losses might give Atlanta the upper hand. Yet, the history of scoring in this matchup suggests a close game.

The “halftime-fulltime” market has odds of 2.20 for Atlanta leading at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” market for Atlanta is at 1.286. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.182 for an Atlanta win or draw.

Atlanta United vs Nashville SC – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 1.60. This suggests a high-scoring game is expected. Both teams have shown they can score and concede goals. The “Over 2.5” option could be appealing, while “Under 2.5” at 2.30 might suit those expecting a tighter match.

Atlanta United vs Nashville SC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams To Score” are 1.67 for ‘Yes’ and 2.10 for ‘No’. The history of this matchup suggests that both teams are likely to score. The BTTS ‘Yes’ option seems more likely, indicating an exciting game with goals from both teams.

Atlanta United vs Nashville SC – Prediction