While Lionel Messi’s arrival in the MLS will steal much of the headlines over the next few months, there are a lot of exciting things happening with soccer in the American south. Atlanta United has been a perennial MLS Cup Contender and has another strong team this season.
Orlando City is also in a solid position in the MLS standings. The Lions have been a solid team throughout the year but have been forced to settle for draws more than they would have liked. Anyone making an Atlanta United vs Orlando City prediction will see that both teams are hoping to maintain their spot in the top half of the Eastern Conference standings.
Atlanta United vs. Orlando City Information
Atlanta United vs Orlando City
Location of the game: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 15. 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: FS1
Recent Scores
Orlando lost its last game on the MLS schedule by taking down Real Salt Lake 4-0. The Lions have won two of their past three games. Atlanta United dropped its last game to New England 2-1 on Wednesday.
Atlanta United vs. Orlando City Analysis
The Five Stripes are one of the MLS teams that has been interested in attacking all of their opponents. Atlanta has scored the second-most goals in the Eastern Conference by putting up 41 goals in 23 matches. The Five Stripes are led by Giorgos Giakoumakis, who has scored ten goals this season.
Thiago Almedia has been a creative attacking midfielder for Atlanta. Almedia has produced eight goals and nine assists this season. Brooks Lennon has also helped set up the attack from defense by handing out seven assists and scoring three times.
People making an Atlanta United vs Orlando City prediction will see that the Five Stripes have been playing out of a 3-4-3 formation recently and have won two of their last three despite having less possession than their opponents.
Unstoppable Lions
MLS odds show Orlando City have picked up at least a point in six of its last eight games. The Lions have won four games during that stretch, thanks to an improved attack. During two of the past three games, Orlando City has generated an xG of more than two goals per game.
The Lions are led in scoring by Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire have each scored a team-high seven goals this year. Orlando City has scored 32 goals in 22 goals this season. The Lions have also been tough defensively, only allowing 27 goals.
Odds Breakdown
Atlanta United
MLS odds show that the Five Stripes are +102 on the three-way moneyline. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Orlando City
People making an Atlanta United vs Orlando City prediction will see the Lions are +255 on the moneyline.
Atlanta United vs. Orlando City Betting Pick and Prediction
Atlanta United and Orlando City are both teams that like to attack and should be looking to push the pace. Both sides are familiar with each other and will be comfortable trying to push pace.
The Five Stripes have been able to push pace, and this should be an open game where the teams try to score more than three goals.
This is a game where Atlanta is the home team, and the Five Stripes should be able to find success. Atlanta should be able to find a way through the defense and put up a number of goals.
- When making your MLS picks, go with the United.
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