The Five Stripes were the better side when these teams last met.
New York City FC are all set to host Atlanta United FC in the Eastern Conference fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. The contest between the Five Stripes and the Pigeons will take place at Yankee Stadium.
New York City FC will be at home, which will be an added advantage for them. The Pigeons are placed 10th on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They are not in the best of form, having competed in 17 league games.
They have only been able to win seven of those matches. They were held to a draw in their last fixture against Nashville SC.
Atlanta United will be away from home this time around. As per their current form, the Five Stripes are looking out of touch this season. They are in the 13th spot on the points table.
After contesting in 17 games this season, they have only been able to win just four matches. They are coming in after facing a defeat against the New York Red Bulls in their last MLS match.
Kick-off:
- Location: New York City
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Date: Friday, June 13
- Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT [Thursday, June 12: 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT]
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
New York City FC: D-W-W-L-D
Atlanta United: D-L-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
With nine goal contributions in 16 MLS fixtures this season, Alonso Martinez is going to lead New York City FC on the attacking front. The 26-year-old forward is yet again going to play a crucial role in the final third as they take on the Five Stripes next. The Pigeons need to step up on the attacking front, and Martinez can help them do so.
Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United)
Miguel Almiron is going to play an important role for Atlanta United. From building up plays for his squadmates to scoring goals, he is a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Almiron has scored three goals and has three assists to his name in 16 Major League Soccer matches.
Match Facts
- New York City FC are on a two-match winless run.
- Four of the last five matches between New York City FC and Atlanta United have ended in a draw.
- Atlanta United have won two of their last five games.
New York City FC vs Atlanta United: Betting Tips and Odds
- New York City FC to win @1/1 Betway
- Alonso Martinez to score @15/4 bet365
- Goals over 3.5 @17/10 Unibet
Injury and Team News
New York City FC will be without the services of Jacob Arroyave, Kevin O’Toole and Malachi Jones as they are injured.
Josh Cohen, Stain Gregersen and Tristan Muyumba are injured hence will not be in action for Atlanta United.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 18
New York City FC won: 5
Atlanta United won: 5
Draws: 8
Predicted Lineups
New York City FC predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Freese (GK); Gray, Martins, Haak; Ojeda, Shore, O’Neill, Risa; Moralez, Wolf; Martinez
Atlanta United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Guzan (GK); Edwards, Williams, Abram; Lobjanidze, Silsz, Fortune, Amador; Miranchuk, Latte Lath; Almiron
Match Prediction
These teams have produced some entertaining matches in the past and will be looking to come up with another close fixture. New York City FC are likely to emerge victorious in the Major League Soccer 2025 fixture against Atlanta United FC.
Prediction: New York City FC 3-2 Atlanta United FC
Telecast Details
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