Our prediction for this MLS match:
Charlotte
Match Time & Date:
01/09/2024
01:30
Prediction: 2-1
Atlanta United
Charlotte FC will host Atlanta United in a crucial MLS clash, with the home side looking to secure a much-needed victory. Charlotte has shown resilience in recent home matches, and they’ll aim to build on this form. The hosts have no fresh injury concerns, giving them a stable lineup for this encounter. Atlanta United, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency, particularly on the road.
Their defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed by Charlotte’s attacking threats. With the support of their home crowd, Charlotte is well-positioned to capitalize on Atlanta's weaknesses and secure all three points. Given Atlanta's away struggles and Charlotte's solid home performances, a home win appears likely in this showdown. As for the away team, both Quentin Westberg and Ronald Hernandez are out of contention with injuries. In their last meeting in the Major League Soccer Charlotte defeated Atlanta United 3-2.
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).
