Our prediction for this MLS match:
Following a 2-2 draw with Nashville, New York City will look to return to winning ways when they take on Atlanta United on Friday morning. The Blue Pigeons have been having their ups and downs of late, but they continue to impress up front. Therefore, we are positive that the hosts will stick to their attacking style of play against Atlanta United. Matthew Freese and Alonso Martinez are on international duty, while forward Malachi Jones remains on the sidelines with a broken leg.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, made a slow start to the season, with the team sitting in 13th place in the standings ahead of the trip to New York City. Given Atlanta United’s poor away record (0-2-5), we predict that the hosts are going to pick up all three points from the match. Atlanta midfielder Ajani Fortune is representing Trinidad and Tobago at the 2026 Gold Cup, while both Edwin Mosquera and Tristan Muyumba remain in the treatment room.
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).