This week in MLS, Atlanta United and New York City lock horns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. These two MLS teams played out a 1-1 draw in the Big Apple just a couple of months ago.
A tie would be a decent outcome for the away team this Wednesday, but Atlanta will want all three points on their own patch. Read on for the best Atlanta United vs NYC betting odds and tips.
Atlanta United vs. New York City Odds
Looking at the latest MLS odds, Atlanta United is the favorite on home soil. The Five Stripes are priced at -143 to get the win.
New York City has not won since April, and the pressure is mounting on the coach. The visitor is available at +320 to secure a rare victory, while the draw is priced at +280.
Atlanta United vs. New York City Information
Atlanta United vs New York City
Location of the game: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 PM EST.
How to watch: MLS Pass
Atlanta United vs. New York City Betting Preview
Atlanta United
Gonzalo Pineda’s Atlanta United has made a steady start to their 2023 MLS schedule. They are in sixth spot in the Eastern Conference MLS standings. United has picked up seven wins from their opening 18 league matches. They have drawn seven and lost four of the other 11.
Atlanta lost three in a row from late April to the middle of May, but Pineda’s team is unbeaten since. They have won two and drawn four of the following six. After four draws on the bounce, Atlanta bounced back with a much-needed win in the last one. Georgios Giakoumakis, Andrew Gutman, and Tyler Wolff were on target in a 3-1 home win over DC United.
Atlanta is looking to extend their unbeaten home run to four matches in midweek. They have been strong at home this term, suffering just one loss. Keep reading this Atlanta United vs NYC betting preview for our MLS picks.
New York City
New York City has had a poor MLS season up until now. They languish in 11th position in the current MLS standings in the Eastern section after four wins, seven defeats, and seven stalemates. They made a decent enough start, winning four of the opening nine, but New York has not tasted victory since beating Dallas 3-1 at home way back in April.
Nine MLS matches have passed without a win for City. Cushing’s side has gone on to draw four and lose five. However, their last three MLS fixtures have all ended in ties. New York City is in desperate need of three points. Their away form has been woeful this season, as they have taken just four points from a possible 27 on their travels.
Can New York end the run and pick up a precious three points in Georgia in midweek? Our Atlanta United vs NYC betting tips and predictions are below.
Atlanta United vs. New York City Betting Picks
Atlanta is tough to beat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while New York City has yet to win away from home in MLS this season. Therefore, we should see a home win on Wednesday.
- This is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair, so take a punt on Atlanta to win by one goal at decent MLS odds of +275.
- Giakoumakis is on fire right now, and the Greek is available at +400 to open the scoring in this game.
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