Our prediction for this MLS match:
New York Red Bulls will be aiming to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire when they take on Atlanta United at Red Bull Arena. The Metros failed to win the previous five league matches, but they are still seen as hot favourites to pick up all three points from Sunday’s clash. Norway forward Dennis Gjengaar is pushing for a rare start after scoring as a substitute in the last league match, while all Sean Nealis, Kyle Duncan, Wikelman Carmona, Emil Forsberg, and Roald Mitchell are out of contention with injuries.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami. Atlanta, though, have not been enjoying a trip to New York City in recent years and given their negative record at Red Bull Arena, home win should be considered. All Ronald Hernandez, Xande Silva, and Quentin Westberg are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Atlanta United):
Atlanta United is a Major League Soccer club and they were founded on April 16, 2014. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia and they will make their debut in MLS in 2017. Arthur Blank is the club’s owner and Bobby Dodd Stadium is Atlanta United’s home ground.
Arthur Blank is an American businessman, who is well known for his ownership of the NFL club Atlanta Falcons. The venue was opened on September 27, 1913 and its’ current capacity is 60.316. However, it has to be noted that the team will play first eight home games of the 2017 season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, while the latter nine fixtures will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking of the club’s colors, Atlanta United footballers wear black and red shirts and black shorts with a little bit of gold mixed in. Gerardo Martino, who used to be in charge of La Liga side Barcelona in the past, will coach Atlanta United in the 2017 MLS season. Tata Martino won the Spanish Super Cup with Barca, while making it to the Copa America final with Argentina on two occasions (2015, 2016).