MLS: Atlanta United vs New York City FC – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Discover key betting insights for the Atlanta United vs New York City FC matchup in the MLS, featuring the latest stats, expert tips, and the most favorable odds.

New York City travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face Atlanta United on Wednesday. These two teams are heading in opposite directions, with New York struggling to find a win in nine straight games while Atlanta hope to continue a six-match unbeaten streak in the MLS.

Even though Atlanta United are currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference with 28 points through 18 matches, don’t count out New York City just yet. They sit only five spots below at 11th with 19 points. In fact, NYCFC has been unbeaten in their last seven MLS matches (W4 D3) against Atlanta.

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Atlanta United Form

Atlanta United went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 3-3 with New England Revolution. Another draw followed, this time 0-0 against Los Angeles FC, before they beat DC United by 3-1. In their last six Major League Soccer home matches, the Five Stripes won four times. They’ve drawn once and lost once, scoring 14 and conceding eight goals.

New York City FC Form

In their previous three matches, New York City FC drew 0-0 with New England Revolution, 0-0 with Real Salt Lake and 1-1 with Columbus Crew. In their last six Major League Soccer away matches, the Pigeons failed to win even once. Instead, they’ve drawn three and lost three, scoring four while also conceding seven times.

Atlanta United vs New York City FC Stats

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

Atlanta United vs New York City FC – Players in Form

Georgios Giakoumakis is the man to watch in the goalscorer’s market. With five goals in Atlanta United’s last six MLS games, this striker is on a roll and poised to keep the momentum going.

Atlanta United vs New York City FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

New York City FC haven’t been able to catch a break, losing six of their last ten away games and drawing four, without a single win. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been the place to be for Atlanta United, having won six out of their last ten games (D2 L2) at the venue. They’re also on an impressive unbeaten streak of six matches (W2 D4), but they’ve failed to beat New York in seven consecutive meetings (D3 L4).

Both teams to score

Atlanta United have been hitting the ground running lately, scoring the first goal in four of their previous ten games. Meanwhile, New York City FC have been taking their time, only scoring the opening goal in two of their last ten games. However, it’s worth noting that NYFC has had a knack for finding the back of the net in six consecutive meetings with Atlanta United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Atlanta United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of New York City FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Atlanta United vs New York City FC

To sum up, the upcoming match between Atlanta United and New York City FC seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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