Atlanta United FC Vs Orlando City SC Betting Odds, Predictions And Tips
Two teams in the MLS will square off in an intriguing matchup as they attempt to advance to the round of 16. The margin between them and the last qualified team is only three points.
Atlanta United has dominated the few games between these two rivals, winning eight of them.
Orlando City has triumphed three times, and there have been five other victories for a total of 16 games between the two teams. through history.
Atlanta United FC and Orlando City SC will compete in this match for the USA Major League Soccer tournament in an effort to determine which team is the best.
Atlanta United is one of the teams attempting to get into the qualification zone, from which they are now 3 points away.
Although they are now behind the Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC, both of whom have 26 points, as well as New England, who has 25, winning (and doing so against a direct opponent for qualification) would help them go closer, thus the Atlanta team will have to try for it.
When Atlanta United hosts Orlando City at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, one of the most contentious rivalries in all of Major League Soccer will see its most recent iteration.
The Lions will look to keep up their impressive record against their rivals under manager Oscar Pareja, while the Five Stripes will attempt to win consecutive games for the first time this season.
Atlanta United has lost 19 different first-team players to injuries so far this season. Due to this, their projected first-choice defense now only has one healthy starter on the back line, including the goalie.
Atlanta United FC Vs Orlando City SC Betting odds
Orlando City SC enters this matchup higher than the other teams. Star striker Josef Martnez spoke out strongly against the team’s recent lackluster performances following the 3-0 defeat to Austin FC, which inspired a strong midweek performance.
After winning easily in their most recent encounter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Five Stripes should be confident. Atlanta had a 56 percent possession rate and outshot the opposition 18-8. (5-2).
Only two of its eight losses and just two of its six victories have occurred away from home. While Orlando will be attempting to recuperate from the altitude of Denver and a lengthy journey, Atlanta has been at home relishing their victory.
In 11 of Atlanta’s last 12 games, the team has scored at least one goal.
In three of the previous four matches between Atlanta United and Orlando City, more than 2.5 goals were scored.
We believe there is a good likelihood that will also happen when they play each other next. Atlanta United’s previous five games have all ended with more than 2.5 goals scored.
On September 11, 2021, they last squared off for Matchday 6 of that MLS season. At that time, goals from George Campbell, Daryl Dike, and Ezequiel Barco helped Atlanta United to a 3-0 victory. This United team has begun to suffer from injuries, but this team should strive for postseason play each season.
Atlanta United FC vs Orlando City SC
Match Info
Date and Time:3 p.m. (ET), July 17, 2022, on Sunday
Venue: Atlanta, Georgia’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Recommended Bets
- Both teams to score is 1.61.
- Atlanta United to win is 1.75.
- Atlanta United to win and over 2.5 goals is 2.50.
- Josef Martínez has scored eight goals in eight matches against Orlando. The Venezuelan is 4.50 to break the deadlock and 2.05 to add to this tally.
Atlanta United FC vs Orlando City SC Betting Odds
Orlando City SC At Atlanta United Full-Time Score
| Orlando City SC | 2.20 |
| Draw | 3.70 |
| Atlanta United FC | 3.00 |
Orlando City SC At Atlanta United Both Teams To Score
| Yes | No | |
| Both Teams To Score | 1.53 | 2.38 |
Match Preview
13 goals have been scored in the last 10 games for Orlando City SC. Orlando City SC has been successful in scoring 1.3 goals on average each game.
Orlando City SC has also allowed 16 goals in the same time frame. This results in an average of 1.6 goals allowed each game.
Our key predictions for the upcoming Major League Soccer match between Atlanta United and Orlando City are that Orlando City will likely win and that there will be more than 2.5 goals scored overall.
In its last 10 games, Atlanta United has scored 15 goals. An average of 1.5 goals have been scored each game by Atlanta United. Atlanta United has also let up 19 goals over that time.
However, the 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake was only the team’s second victory in the previous nine MLS games, which sparked speculation over whether manager Gonzalo Pineda would be fired.
Orlando City may not be a showy squad, but it consistently achieves success in both the league and the US Open Cup.
The fact that the Lions have advanced to the semifinal round, which will be played on July 27, hasn’t affected their league performance thus far.
After defeating Inter Miami 1-0 the previous Saturday, the Lions enter this match off a rather pleasing draw in a challenging setting. It has the attackers to take advantage of Atlanta’s unsteady back line and will be eager to keep the momentum going.
Ercan Kara, an Austrian striker with seven goals, should have space to work with given that United has given up at least two goals in nine of its last 12 games.
In the victory in Denver, Facundo Torres, who is 22 years old, scored his fourth goal of the year and added four assists. Star striker Josef Martinez lashed out at both his players and the front office in a rant to the media following a 3-0 loss to Austin last weekend, the worst home loss in organization history.
They appeared considerably better in their 2-1 victory over Salt Lake on Wednesday, so it may have also been effective.
Both teams are currently in poor condition, but Orlando City has been performing better lately when compared to the other teams.
They only lost two of their most recent five games, compared to Atlanta United’s four losses or draws in their most recent five games.
Additionally, Orlando City defeated Atlanta United in two of their most recent three games that weren’t drawn.
They appeared considerably better in their 2-1 victory over Salt Lake on Wednesday, so it may have also been effective. It has also played a significant role in their uneven season, which has seen them win only three times in their last 14 games.
Juan Jose Purata, a new defender who was recently loaned in from Tigres, should aid after making his debut against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the game (Atlanta, Georgia).
Orlando City SC And Atlanta United – Injured Players
Orlando City just has Mason Stajduhar injured right now, and none of their other players are suspended. At the end of May of this year, he was hurt.
There are currently no suspended players and a total of eight injured players for Atlanta United. This weekend, Alonso, Guzan, Gutman, Castanheira, Lennon, Hyndman, Robinson, and Hernandez will all be absent.
Last Five Games For Orlando City SC
Out of the last five games played by Orlando City SC, they won two, drew two, and lost one match.
Orlando City SC was only one against Inter Miami and Nashville SC and lost against the other two teams having a draw between Colorado Rapids during Major League Soccer 2022.
Last Five Games For Atlanta United FC
Out of the last five games played by Atlanta United FC, they won one, lost two, and had two draw matches.
Atlanta United only won against Real Salt Lake and lost against the other three teams having a draw with Atlanta United during the Major League Soccer 2022.
MLS Points Table
Eastern Conference
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 36 |
| 2 | New York City FC | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 17 | 35 |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 33 |
| 4 | CF Montréal | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 35 | -2 | 29 |
| 5 | Orlando City SC | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 29 | -4 | 29 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 35 | -3 | 27 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 26 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 26 |
| 9 | New England Revolution | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 25 |
| 10 | Atlanta United FC | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 23 |
| 11 | Inter Miami CF | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 22 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 27 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 26 | 38 | -12 | 19 |
| 14 | D.C. United | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 25 | 39 | -14 | 18 |
Western Conference
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin FC | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 41 | 23 | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Football Club | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 17 | 39 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 30 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 26 | -1 | 30 |
| 5 | Minnesota United FC | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 28 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 28 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 27 |
| 8 | Seattle Sounders FC | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 26 |
| 9 | Portland Timbers | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 26 |
| 10 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 33 | -11 | 25 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 22 |
| 12 | San Jose Earthquakes | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 22 |
| 13 | Colorado Rapids | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 21 |
| 14 | Sporting Kansas City | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 35 | -16 | 20 |
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