Los Angeles FC are back in action this week and it's another nerve-wracking encounter for the team. Los Angeles are silencing their doubters with some brilliant performances lately and the confidence is really high in the team as they prepare to take on Atlanta Uni6ed at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Los Angeles FC won 2 games in a row and they are threatening to make it 3-in-3 against Atlanta United. And for Atlanta, it's been from one disaster to another and they are currently without a win in their last 5 league games. Atlanta United are in urgent need of a win against Los Angeles, but it's going to be easier said than done.
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Atlanta United have a tough game on their hands and literally, no one expects them to emerge victorious against Los Angeles FC. Atlanta's latest form has been really poor, as well as their corresponding results. As shown by records, Atlanta United have 0 wins in their last 5 games, and their results were 2 draws and 3 defeats in those 5 games. And according to current rankings, Atlanta United are in 12th with 13 points on the eastern conference table.
Atlanta are coming off a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in their last MLS game. Nashville opened scoring in the 40’ minute and Atlanta got the equalizer in the 55’ minute through Bartosz Slisz and the game stayed that way until the end. And according to the statistics, Atlanta United had 52% possession, 1 shot on target and 1 corner kick. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan also made 4 saves to keep Atlanta in the game.
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC are heading into this game with a lot of confidence to win all 3 points. They are the better team in this clash and they are coming with a 2-match win streak against an Atlanta side that's without a win in the last 5 games. Despite not having a 100% excellent record, Los Angeles recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 league games. And on the western conference table, Los Angeles are in 5th with 21 points.
Los Angeles extended their win streak to 2 games against St. Louis City last week. The game ended 2-0 after 2 second half goals from Denis Bouanga (59’ & 90+5’). At the end of the game, Los Angeles stats were: 45% possession, 3 shots on target and 6 corner kicks. It was a busy day for Los Angeles goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, as he made 7 saves in the game.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, there were only 4 matches played between Los Angeles FC and Atlanta United. Atlanta United won 2 matches, while Los Angeles won 1 match and they drew 1 match.
Analysis and Predictions
Los Angeles are obvious favorites and Atlanta will have a hard time keeping a clean sheet here. Atlanta's only play is to keep things tight as much as possible and try to keep the scoreline close until the end.
Match Facts:-
Los Angeles won their last 3 matches
Atlanta United have no win in their last 3 matches..
Atlanta United are without a clean sheet in their last 3 matches.
Los Angeles had seen more than 2.5 goals in 8/9 matches.
Los Angeles had seen both teams score in 7/9 matches.
Los Angeles scored first in 4/5 matches.
Atlanta United had seen more than 10.5 corners in 7/9 matches.
Los Angeles had seen more than 10.5 corners in 5/6 matches.
- Under 3.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds
- Multi Goals 1-2 Goals at 2.19 Odds
- Under 2.5 Goals at 2.50 Odds
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