Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC, MLS 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta United FC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- New York City FC 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | New York City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jul | Real Salt Lake | A | 2–5 | L |
| 03 Jul | New England Revolution | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Jun | Toronto FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jun | St. Louis City | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul | Atlanta United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Jul | Austin FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Jun | Orlando City SC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Jun | Nashville SC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Atlanta United FC | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #10 |
| 33 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 6 / 19 | W / D / L | 10 / 12 / 12 |
| 43 | Scored | 49 |
| 60 | Conceded | 45 |
| -17 | GD | +4 |
| 0.97 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 26% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
New York City FC this season
New York City FC this season
Atlanta United FC are 13th (33 pts). New York City FC are 10th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
5/6
31-45
4/7
46-60
5/12
61-75
6/8
76+
7/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
New York City FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
6/5
31-45
6/8
46-60
5/6
61-75
5/6
76+
5/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 6 G | 6 A |
New York City FC
| Nicolas Fernandez Marcau | 16 G | 6 A |
| Agustin Ojeda | 5 G | 5 A |
| Hannes Wolf | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mercedes-Benz Stadium!
- 1' GOAL! Daniel Rios scores on 1. Assisted by Saba Lobzhanidze
- 6' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 11' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nick Cushing will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maxi Moralez, as he is very good at scoring at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering New York City FC that had 305 games and scored 475 goals.
- 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Atlanta United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Atlanta United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' A goal from the Georgia international Saba Lobzhanidze! He fires home on 38 to make it 2-0!
- 43' The 25-year-old Justin Haak has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Another change for New York City FC made on 46 minute. Agustin Ojeda leaves to be changed by Maxi Moralez.
- 51' Dax McCarty has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Atlanta United FC in their trying to find a way past New York City FC's compact .
- 61' It’s a booking for Atlanta United FC player. Tristan Muyumba gets a card.
- 64' Talles Magno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christian McFarlane on 64 minute.
- 65' Goal! Monsef Bakrar scores his 9 goal in 305 matches.
- 68' Fresh legs for Atlanta United FC! Jamal Thiare comes on to replace Daniel Rios.
- 73' Time for substitution for New York City FC. Monsef Bakrar is replaced by Jovan Mijatovic.
- 75' Luke Brennan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Saba Lobzhanidze on 75 minute.
- 77' It’s gonna be a card for Justin Haak.
- 82' Magnificent from Talles Magno! That is 27 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Brooks Lennon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 86.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Luke Brennan.
- The points are shared — Atlanta United FC 2-2 New York City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 4
- 13
- 1
- 16
- 2
-
19
Daniel Rios ↓ Jamal Thiare 68'
- 6
-
8
Tristan Muyumba ↓ Ajani Fortune 75'
-
9
Saba Lobzhanidze ↓ Luke Brennan 75'
Bench
-
29
Jamal Thiare ↑ 68'
- 31
- 30
- 22
- 28
- 21
-
35
Ajani Fortune ↑ 75'
-
25
Luke Brennan ↑ 75'
- 47
Coach
Rob Valentino
New York City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 17
- 55
- 49
- 80
- 5
- 18
-
26
Agustin Ojeda ↓ Maxi Moralez 46'
- 35
- 11
-
9
Monsef Bakrar ↓ Jovan Mijatovic 73'
Bench
-
27
Maxi Moralez ↑ 46'
- 1
-
43
Talles Magno ↑ 64'
- 2
- 29
-
7
Jovan Mijatovic ↑ 73'
- 16
- 38
Coach
Nick Cushing
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josef Martinez | 7 |
| Hannes Wolf | 4 |
| Gabriel Pereira | 4 |
| Heber | 3 |
| Alexandru Mitrita | 3 |
| Valentin Castellanos | 3 |
| Monsef Bakrar | 2 |
| Miguel Almiron | 2 |
Head to Head
Atlanta United FC Form
2024-07-17
Atlanta United FC
2–2
New York City FC
D
2024-07-13
Montreal Impact FC
1–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2024-07-07
Real Salt Lake
5–2
Atlanta United FC
L
2024-07-03
New England Revolution
2–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2024-06-29
Atlanta United FC
2–1
Toronto FC
W
2024-06-23
St. Louis City
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
New York City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
New York City FC xG
I would bet for:
Atlanta United FC or New York City FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Atlanta United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or New York City FC
64%
Atlanta United FC or New York City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atlanta United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC
| Handicap | Atlanta United FC covers | Push | New York City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
New York City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

