Major League Soccer: New York City FC vs Atlanta United – Betting preview

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

Only three rounds remain of Major League Soccer season, and both New York City FC and Atlanta United look to bolster their account at Yankee Stadium this coming Thursday.

The New York City FC go into the game in rank 12 in the Eastern Conference, while the Atlanta United rank 14 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: New York City FC vs Atlanta United

New York City FC Form

It could have been better, it could have been worse for New York City FC, who have two draws to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 2-0 defeat against Inter Miami CF, followed by a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC. They recorded yet another one in the latest round after a 2-2 match with Orlando City. New York City FC did not win any of their last six Major League Soccer matches at the Yankee Stadium. They came through these matches with a record of two draws and four defeats, in which they conceded nine and scored five goals.

Atlanta United Form

Atlanta United have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 0-3 win against CF Montreal. Unable to follow that up, they went down 1-3 against Inter Miami CF, before suffering another loss in a 2-3 match against Chicago Fire FC. Atlanta United managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding six times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats for New York City FC 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 New York City FC and Atlanta United played across all tournaments.

In-form players: New York City FC vs Atlanta United

Look no further than Andres Perea, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for New York City FC in the Major League Soccer, while Miguel Almiron managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Atlanta United in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: New York City FC vs Atlanta United

Full-time result

New York City FC won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing four as well. Atlanta United won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost four in this run. Atlanta United did not lose any of their last 5 matches away from home. New York City FC have not lost to Atlanta United in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

New York City FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Atlanta United got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Atlanta United managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. New York City FC have scored in 15 consecutive league meetings with Atlanta United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of New York City FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Atlanta United, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches. New York City FC conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.