Our prediction for this MLS match:
Atlanta United and Nashville take on each other at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. The Five Stripes defeated Charlotte on the road before the international break, with Ajani Fortune scoring the only goal of the match. As a result, the 21-year-old Trinidad midfielder should keep his place in the starting XI, while both Tristan Muyumba and Quentin Westberg are out of contention with injuries.
Nashville, on the other hand, do not seem to be at their sharpest and given their dreadful losing run in all competitions, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. Patrick Yazbek is banned for the visiting side, while all Davis, Yearwood, Boyd, MacNaughton, and Leal remain on the sidelines with injuries. You should bear in mind that Atlanta United crushed Nahsville 4-0 in their last meeting at the venue.
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).