The MSL returns with another set of amazing fixture as Atlanta United take on Orlando City at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Orlando is in second place with 38 points just below New England Revolution topping with 52 points while Atlanta is holding the ninth place with 27 points in the Eastern Conference standings. This clash is scheduled for 11th of September at 02:00.
Gonzalo Pineda’s side will be aiming for better results coming from 0-2 MLS defeat to Nashville. In that match they had 61% possession, 10 shots with two of them on target. Nashville on the other end got 39% possession, 16 shots with five of them on target and goals from Ríos (45′) and Leal (95′).
Orlando City on the other hand will want to continue with their impressive run after 3-2 MLS win over Columbus Crew. In that match, they had 48% possession, 13 shots with six of them on target and goals were scored by Dike (26′), Van Der Water (29′), Carlos (52′ Own goal) and Urso (69′). Their opponents Columbus crew had 52% possession, 12 shots with two of them on target and a goal by Berry (54′).
Atlanta United won four of the last five matches they played in the MLS. Also, they won two of the last four head-to-head matches they hosted against Orlando City that didn’t end in a draw. Orlando City on their side lost or drew all five of their latest away matches.
Atlanta United vs Orlando City head to head
The two sides have met 15 times since 2017, Atlanta has recorded seven wins, Orlando 3 wins and the remaining five matches ended with sharing of the spoils.
- Orlando 3-2 Atlanta 31/07/21
- Orlando 0-0 Atlanta 17/04/21
- Orlando 4-1 Atlanta 29/10/20
- Atlanta 0-0 Orlando 08/10/20
- Orlando 1-1 Atlanta 06/09/20
Home
- Atlanta 0-2 Nashville
- DC United 1-2 Atlanta
- Atlanta 1-0 Toronto
- Atlanta 1-0 Los Angeles
- Columbus 2-3 Atlanta
Away
- Orlando 3-2 Columbus
- Orlando 0-0 Miami
- Orlando 1-0 Chicago
- Nashville 1-1 Orlando
- Orlando 0-1 Santos Laguna
Atlanta United team news
Mohammed Adams, Santiago Sosa, Franco Ibarra and Emerson are on the sidelines recovering from injury while Miles Robinson, George Bello, and Josef Martinez are on international duty.
Orlando City team news
Pedro Gallese and Alexandre Pato are injured and have been ruled out of this match. Junior Urso is suspended this weekend.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Orlando City Win
- Double Chance
