Our prediction for this MLS match:
Montreal Impact
Match Time & Date:
28/07/2018
07:00 PM
Prediction: 2-2
Atlanta United
After playing out a 2-2 draw with Portland Timbers at the weekend, Montreal Impact will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Major League Soccer when they host star-studded Atlanta United at their Stade Saputo. The Canadian club have been impressive at home ground this term, with the team eyeing their sixth consecutive victory in front of home fans. However, Sunday’s football match against Atlanta United will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. The Five Stripes continue to impress in the 2018 MLS campaign, with the team cementing top position in the Eastern Conference thanks to a 3-1 win over DC United. Atlanta United are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Montreal Impact and we predict that the team’s top scorer Josef Martinez is likely to make life difficult for the opposition back-line. A lively contest is on the cards and, taking everything into account, we believe the two teams are going to play out a high-scoring draw at Stade Saputo.
Highlighted Player (Jukka Raitala):
Columbus Crew full back Jukka Raitala was born in Kerava, Finland on September 15, 1988. Raitala started his senior career at Klubi-04 and after making 22 league appearances for the club, he moved to HJK in 2007. After ending his spell with Helsinki, the Finland international signed a loan deal with TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
During his spell with die Kraichgauer he appeared for the reserve team as well and in 2011 he was loaned again, this time out to Osasuna. On August 28, 2011 he made his Primera Division debut with los Rojillos playing as a left back against Atletico Madrid. Raitala played for the likes of Heerenveen, FC Vestsjaelland, Aalborg and Sogndal in the past as well he signed for Columbus Crew for the 2017 season.
The Columbus defender made his Finland debut on February 4, 2009 in a friendly against Japan. It has to be noted that he represented Finland at the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship in 2009.
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).
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