Our prediction for this MLS match:
FC Cincinnati
Match Time & Date:
22/07/2021
02:00
Prediction: 2-0
Atlanta United
Thursday’s football game at TQL Stadium pits together Cincinnati and Atlanta United, the two teams who were beaten by Montreal and New England Revolution respectively at the weekend. Cincinnati aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but they will have to do it without duo Allan Cruz – Ronald Matarrita, who represent Costa Rica at the 2021 Gold Cup. All Bailey, Harris, and van der Werff are out of contention with injuries.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, are having a season to forget, with the team sitting in 10th position in the standings. Considering that important defenders George Bello and Miles Robinson are on international duty, we believe that punters can find value in betting on Cincinnati. Atlanta midfielder Emerson Hyndman is out of contention through injury. Jake Mulraney should start for the Five Stripes after his one-match suspension was rescinded by the Independent Review Panel.
Highlighted Player (Haris Medunjanin):
After spending four seasons at AZ Alkmaar, Haris Medunjanin joined Spanish side Valladolid and he appeared in 42 league games for Pucela. The Bosnian midfielder played for the likes of Sparta Rotterdam, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Gaziantepspor in the past as well and in 2014 he returned to Spain, signing a contract with La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna.
Medunjanin scored two goals in 24 league appearances for the Galician outfit and in 2016 he joined his former club Maccabi Tel Aviv on a one-and-a-half-year deal. The left-footed footballer, who was born on March 8, 1985 won two European Championship titles with Netherlands U-21 team (2006, 2007), but he decided to represent Bosnian and Herzegovina on senior level.
He made his first start for the Balkan Dragons in a 1-0 loss to Portugal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup play-off match. Haris Medunjanin currently plays for Philadelphia Union and his contract with the MLS club expires on January 31, 2017.
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).
