Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 10 match between Toronto FC and Atlanta United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Atlanta United come to BMO Field for the Major League Soccer match on Saturday, Toronto FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Toronto FC approach round 10 as number 6 in the Major League Soccer table with 12 points on their account so far. With eight rounds behind them, Atlanta United have amassed four points, placing them as number 14 in the standings.
Team form: Toronto FC vs Atlanta United
Toronto FC Form
Aming to remain unbeaten, Toronto FC managed to beat Colorado Rapids 3-2, before drawing 1-1 with FC Cincinnati. Most recently, they had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Austin FC. Toronto FC claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored 14 and conceded ten goals.
Atlanta United Form
Atlanta United were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 1-3 by Columbus Crew. Next up, Chicago Fire FC won 1-0, before losing 0-2 against Nashville SC. Atlanta United are winless in their last six away games in the Major League Soccer, in which they drew zero and lost six. They conceded 12 goals while scoring zero themselves.
Betting stats and facts for Toronto FC and Atlanta United
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Toronto FC and Atlanta United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 20 of the last 22 Toronto FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Toronto FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Toronto FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Toronto FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Atlanta United have lost the last 6 away matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Atlanta United have lost the last 6 away matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Atlanta United have lost the last 6 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Atlanta United have lost the last 6 away matches in a row in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Atlanta United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Toronto FC vs Atlanta United
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Daniel Salloi brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Toronto FC will start him against Atlanta United, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Aleksey Miranchuk, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: Toronto FC vs Atlanta United
Full-time result
Toronto FC won three of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing seven in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Atlanta United won one of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing one and losing eight. Toronto FC did not lose any of their last 6 matches. Amazingly, Toronto FC are on a streak of 12 home matches without defeat. Toronto FC have not lost to Atlanta United in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Toronto FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Atlanta United scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 10 consecutive home games Toronto FC played. Atlanta United have failed to score in 6 consecutive away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Toronto FC managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Atlanta United kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Toronto FC have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Atlanta United.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Toronto FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Atlanta United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches. Atlanta United did not score a single goal in 6 consecutive games.
