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Atlanta United FC vs. New York City FC odds, predictions, picks and best bets


Atlanta United FC (12-9-3) and New York City FC (10-4-8) meet Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with just a single point separating the two sides for second place in the Eastern Conference. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:55 p.m. Eastern.

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Atlanta United vs. New York City FC: By the Numbers

  • Atlanta has played two more games than New York City. Both clubs have allowed 29 goals, but Atlanta has scored 41 to New York's 40.
  • This will be the first meeting of the year between the two sides. Atlanta won twice in head-to-head meetings last year and they played to two draws.
  • NYCFC enters with three wins in its last five matches. It beat Houston 3-2 Thursday and has both won and lost games by 3-1 and 2-1 margins.
  • Atlanta is coming off a 3-0 win over LA Galaxy last Saturday. It's 3-2 over the last five games.

  • Atlanta scores 2.1 goals per home game and allows just 0.6. New York City both scores and allows 1.6 as the visitor.
  • United FC Josef Martinez leads his team and ranks second in MLS with 18 goals this season. Heber leads NYCFC with nine tallies.
  • New York City M Maximiliano Moralez leads the league with 13 assists.
  • Martinez is tied for third in the league with 34 shots on goal.

Atlanta United vs. New York City FC: Key Injuries

Atlanta is without M Kevin Kratz and D Brek Shea. Martinez and F Brandon Vazquez are both questionable.

NYC remains without D Joe Scally, M Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and D Ben Sweat.

Atlanta United vs. New York City FC: MLS Best Bets

Moneyline: Side with the better rested home side and grab Atlanta United at -130. It's a modest number for the better club.

Total goals: Go with UNDER 2.5 Goals (+132). It's the best value with Atlanta stifling the opposing offense when at home. Place a small wager on the Correct Score of Atlanta United 2-0 at +950.

Spread 3-way: Double down on the correct score bet by getting Atlanta at +210 to cover -1 and win by two (or more).

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