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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Orlando City lock horns with Atlanta United in an important clash at the Inter & Co Stadium on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Orlando City vs Atlanta United Preview
Atlanta United finished in ninth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings in the regular season and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side outplayed Lionel Messi's Inter Miami side over three legs in the previous round and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Orlando City, on the other hand, finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference league table and have been impressive so far this season. The hosts defeated Charlotte FC on penalties in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
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Orlando City vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atlanta United have an excellent recent record against Orlando City and have won 11 out of the last 22 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Orlando City's four victories.
- Orlando City have secured only four victories against Atlanta United in all competitions and suffered a 2-0 defeat in the previous knockout game between the two teams in the semifinals of the 2019 US Open Cup.
- Orlando City have lost only one of their last 13 matches at home in all competitions, with their only home defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline against Atlanta United in October this year.
- Atlanta United were on a winless run of six matches away from home in playoff matches in MLS before they secured a 3-2 victory against Inter Miami this month.
Orlando City vs Atlanta United Prediction
Atlanta United have managed to peak at the perfect time this season and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. Jamal Thiare scored a two-minute brace against Inter Miami and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.
Orlando City have the home advantage on Sunday but have a poor recent record in this fixture. Atlanta United are the better team and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 1-2 Atlanta United
Orlando City vs Atlanta United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atlanta United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Orlando City to score first - Yes
