Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Atlanta United and New York City FC who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
New York City FC go up against Atlanta United this coming Sunday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Atlanta United go into the game in rank 14 in the Eastern Conference, while the New York City FC rank 10 in the Eastern Conference.
Team form: Atlanta United vs New York City FC
Atlanta United Form
Atlanta United have seen it all in their last three matches. First, they went down 2-3 against Orlando City, before picking up a 0-0 draw against DC United. Their latest match brought a 0-1 win in their encounter with Portland Timbers. Atlanta United claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew zero and lost three, as they scored ten and conceded ten goals.
New York City FC Form
It is all or nothing with New York City FC, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 1-2 against New England Revolution, before beating Real Salt Lake 0-2. Unable to build on that, they lost 0-1 against Red Bull New York. New York City FC won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats and facts for Atlanta United and New York City FC
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 Atlanta United and New York City FC played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 10 Atlanta United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Atlanta United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Atlanta United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Atlanta United home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Atlanta United home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 12 New York City FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 10 New York City FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Atlanta United vs New York City FC
It has been a great season for Nicolas Fernandez who bagged 15 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of New York City FC.
Popular betting markets: Atlanta United vs New York City FC
Full-time result
Atlanta United claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing six. New York City FC won three of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost four of the games in this run. Atlanta United have not lost to New York City FC in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Atlanta United scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. New York City FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. New York City FC will feel optimistic about scoring on Sunday with Atlanta United managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to two clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Both Team have scored in 9 last consecutive meetings between Atlanta United and New York City FC when playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Total goals
Atlanta United saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for New York City FC, who managed to score one time in those matches.
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