Atlanta United vs Toronto FC Prediction: Expect A Heated Contest

Atlanta United battles Toronto FC in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Toronto won the previous fixture 2-1 back at home and find themselves on the road against Atlanta United. Jonathan Osorio gave Toronto an early lead in the 8th minute and the visitors did well to respond in the 57th minute through Luiz Araujo before Toronto restored the lead in the 78th minute to pick up all 3 points. 

Atlanta United are currently in 11th spot with 33 points with a game in hand, while Toronto are 10th with 34 points. A win for the homeside here will see them move above this opposition on the table.

MLS H/A Form: LLWDL

MLS Home Form: WLWDW

Atlanta United are not at the brightest form at the moment. They are currently without a win in their last 2 games. Recently they lost 4-1 to Philadelphia and then went on to lose 2-1 against Portland Timbers. Despite taking the lead in the first half against Portland Timbers, they lost their lead after conceding two goals in the 82nd and 88th minute of the match. 

Atlanta are without a clean sheet in 7 games. In 7/7 games, more than 2.5 goals have been scored and both teams have scored. Atlanta have been the first to concede in ⅘ matches and in 6/8 games, less than 4.5 cards have been shown. More than 10.5 Corners have been played in ⅞ of their matches.

MLS H/A Form: LDWLD

MLS Away Form: WLWDL

Toronto are equally as poor as the opposition leading to this match. They are also without a win in their last 2 games, picking up a draw and a loss against LA Galaxy and CF Montreal. 

Against Montreal, they produced a powerful challenge but unfortunately they ended on the wrong side of the scoreline by losing 4-3. Toronto were awarded an early penalty kick in the opening 5 minutes, which was converted. 2 minutes later, they doubled the lead. However, they couldn't keep the opposition from scoring and conceded 3 quick goals. And in the second half, the visitors extended their lead in the 54th minute before Lorenzo Insigne cut back the lead late in the game.

In 6/7 matches, Toronto have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. In ⅚ matches, less than 4.5 cards have been shown and in 6/7 matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

After 12 meetings between these two, Toronto have 5 wins, Atlanta have 3 wins and 4 matches ended in a draw.

Toronto are without a clean sheet in 4 games against Atlanta and in ⅘ matches between them, more than 2.5 goals have been scored. In 6/7 matches, less than 4.5 cards have been shown and in ⅚ matches, less than 10.5 corners have been played.

• Atlanta United: Matheus Rossetto (injured), Emerson Hyndman (injured), Miles Robinson (injured), Brad Guzan (injured), Dylan Castanheira (injured), Osvaldo Alonso (injured)
• Toronto FC: No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

This match is crucial for both teams as they look set to push further up the table. I expect to see some caution from both sides but Atlanta playing at home should have the extra advantage against Toronto here.

• Bet on Under 5 Cards at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Over 10.5 Corners at 2.2 Odds
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