Our prediction for this MLS match:
Atlanta United play host to Orlando City at their Mercedes-Benz Stadium in what is expected to be an exciting MLS game. The Five Stripes aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to New England Revolution and their fine home record of 7-3-1 is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Orlando City. Both Georgios Giakoumakis and Erik Lopez are out of contention through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
The Lions, on the other hand, head into the match following a 4-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Orlando City are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run on the road, but seeing that Atlanta are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict that Oscar Pareja’s men are going to return to Florida empty-handed. As for the visiting side, all Michael Halliday, Adam Grinwis, and Abdi Salim are out of contention through injuries.
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).