Atlanta United vs Nashville SC Match Analysis and Prediction

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The MLS returns with another fascinating fixture as Nashville SC takes a trip to Mercedes Benz Stadium to take on Atlanta United in front of their fans. This outstanding meeting is scheduled for 28^th August 2021 at 22:30.

Atlanta United comes into this following 1-2 MLS triumph versus D.C. United. In that game, Atlanta had 53% possession and 13shots with four on target and goal from Martínez(25’) and the second Moreno (82′). D.C. United had 47% possession, 26 shots with seven on target and the only goal was scored by Reyna (54′).

On the other side Nashville held each 1-1 stalemate with Orlando City. In that match, they managed 44% possession, 14 shots with four of them on target and a goal from Sapong (23′). Their opponents Orlando City had 56% possession 14 shots with three on target and a goal by Carlos (58′.

The Five Stripes recent results have been impressive; they won four of the last five fixtures they played, while Nashville lost or drew four of the last five fixtures. Despite being five points ahead of Atlanta United, Nashville has not won an away game against them.

The last meeting between the two was on July 8, 2021, when they drew 2-2 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Jalil Anibaba and Hany Mukhtar scored for the home side, while Anton Walkes and Jackson Conway netted for Atlanta United, who finished the game with 10 men as Jake Mulraney suspended.