Atlanta United vs New York City - 17/07/24

Atlanta United vs New York City Prediction & Preview

Preview

On Wednesday, July 17th, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host a thrilling encounter between Atlanta United and New York City in the United States Major League Soccer. The home team, Atlanta United, coached by Gonzalo Pineda Reyes, will be looking to bounce back from their recent disappointing form, which has seen them take only 4 points from their last 5 games.

In their last match, Atlanta United suffered a narrow defeat away at Stade Saputo, losing 1-0 to CF Montréal. They currently sit 11th in the league with 24 points. On the other hand, New York City, led by Nick Cushing, have been more consistent, taking 7 points from their last 5 games. In their previous match, they played out a goalless draw away at Soldier Field against Chicago Fire.

The two teams have a fascinating head-to-head record, with Atlanta United failing to win in their last 5 meetings, including a 1-1 draw when they last met on April 6th, 2024, at Yankee Stadium. New York City has an edge in this fixture, having won one of those matches and drawn four.

Atlanta United's home form could be a deciding factor, as they score an average of 1.5 goals per game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game at home. New York City, on the other hand, struggle to find the net away from home, scoring only 0.33 goals per game.

Bet

Considering the teams' recent form and head-to-head record, I would recommend a bet on the Draw at odds of 3.5. Although Atlanta United are favorites, their inconsistent form and New York City's ability to hold them to draws in previous meetings make a stalemate a plausible outcome. The draw odds offer a decent return, making it an attractive option.