Our prediction for this MLS match:
Orlando City will be aiming to build on a 3-1 win over Inter Miami when they take on Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium. The Lions aim to stay in the playoffs berth, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Forward Martin Ojeda is pushing for a start, while both Kyle Smith and Luca Petrasso are out of contention with injuries. Midfielder Gaston Gonzalez will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, head into the match following a 3-3 draw with Chicago Fire. Atlanta United have been scoring goals for fun of late and seeing that Orlando City are a real force to be reckoned with at home, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Luiz Araujo misses out through suspension, while all Amar Sejdic, Erik Lopez, Brad Guzan, and Osvaldo Alonso are sidelined with 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).