Thursday , 1 October 2026

Atlanta United FC vs Toronto FC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Atlanta United FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Toronto FC
Sat 10 Sep 2022 · 23:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Ronald Hernandez 39' Y
Y 45' Domenico Criscito
Thiago Almada 45' Y
Y 53' Jayden Nelson
Edwin Mosquera 76' Y
Y 77' Richie Laryea
Ronaldo Cisneros 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Atlanta United FC vs Toronto FC — MLS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 New York Red Bulls 27 34
8 Orlando City SC 27 34
9 New York City FC 27 33
10 FC Cincinnati 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 27 45
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

7
6
5
Atlanta United FC 18 games · Avg 2.8 goals Toronto FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-09-10 Atlanta United FC 4–2 Toronto FC 2022-06-25 Toronto FC 2–1 Atlanta United FC 2021-10-30 Atlanta United FC 1–1 Toronto FC 2021-10-16 Toronto FC 0–2 Atlanta United FC 2021-08-18 Atlanta United FC 1–0 Toronto FC

Recent Form

Atlanta United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Sep Toronto FC H 4–2 W
04 Sep Portland Timbers A 1–2 L
31 Aug Philadelphia Union A 1–4 L
28 Aug D.C. United SC H 3–2 W
21 Aug Columbus Crew SC A 2–2 D
17 Aug New York Red Bulls H 1–2 L
Toronto FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Sep Atlanta United FC A 2–4 L
04 Sep Montreal Impact FC H 3–4 L
31 Aug Los Angeles Galaxy H 2–2 D
27 Aug Charlotte FC A 2–0 W
21 Aug Internacional CF Miami A 1–2 L
17 Aug New England Revolution H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Atlanta United FC Toronto FC
#14 Position #13
27 Points 29
27 Played 27
7 / 6 / 14 W / D / L 6 / 11 / 10
32 Scored 39
45 Conceded 51
-13 GD -12
1.00 PPG 1.07
26% Win % 22%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
11% Clean Sheets
Toronto FC this season

Atlanta United FC are 14th (27 pts). Toronto FC are 13th (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Atlanta United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
3/5
31-45
2/5
46-60
3/6
61-75
4/7
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Toronto FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
4/7
61-75
7/6
76+
9/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Atlanta United FC
Aleksei Miranchuk 6 G 6 A
Toronto FC
Daniel Salloi 7 G 5 A
Josh Sargent 7 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Atlanta United FC to score. At the same time, Toronto FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Richie Laryea has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' Toronto FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jayden Nelson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' Canada international Lukas MacNaughton has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Ronald Hernandez is booked for Atlanta United FC — Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' The 30-year-old Luiz Araujo has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Domenico Criscito. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is ready to make an impact after coming on for Domenico Criscito at the 46 minute mark.
  • 47' A goal from the Mexico international Juan Sanchez! He fires home on 47 to make it 1-0!
  • 52' Goal! Ayo Akinola scores his 16 goal in 289 matches.
  • 53' A moment of madness from Jayden Nelson on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Toronto FC will be frustrated.
  • 58' Atlanta United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 62' Juan Sanchez doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 67' Federico Bernardeschi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 68' Another change for Toronto FC made on 68 minute. Lukas MacNaughton leaves to be changed by Doneil Henry.
  • 73' Andrew Gutman needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 74' GOAL! Thiago Almada fires home to make it 3-2!
  • 76' The referee shows Atlanta United FC player a Yellow card on 76.
  • 77' The referee has no hesitation. Richie Laryea is booked for Toronto FC — Yellow card on 77.
  • 82' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Atlanta United FC that had 292 games and scored 439 goals.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Ayo Akinola as he leaves the pitch. Ifunanyachi Achara steps in for Toronto FC.
  • 86' Caleb Wiley gets the nod from Atlanta United FC. He replaces Luiz Araujo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' GOAL! Juan Sanchez fires home to make it 4-2!
  • 90' The Atlanta United FC bench stirs into life. Thiago Almada is withdrawn and George Campbell gets his opportunity.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ronaldo Cisneros.
  • Full Time. Atlanta United FC beats Toronto FC

Lineups

Atlanta United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gonzalo Pineda

Toronto FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bob Bradley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Juan Sanchez 3
Luiz Araujo 3
Julian Gressel 3
Federico Bernardeschi 3
Josef Martinez 3
Josef Martinez 2
Lucas Janson 2
Jordan Perruzza 2

Head to Head

2022-09-10 Atlanta United FC 4–2 Toronto FC 2022-06-25 Toronto FC 2–1 Atlanta United FC 2021-10-30 Atlanta United FC 1–1 Toronto FC 2021-10-16 Toronto FC 0–2 Atlanta United FC 2021-08-18 Atlanta United FC 1–0 Toronto FC

Atlanta United FC Form

2022-09-10 Atlanta United FC 4–2 Toronto FC W 2022-09-04 Portland Timbers 2–1 Atlanta United FC L 2022-08-31 Philadelphia Union 4–1 Atlanta United FC L 2022-08-28 Atlanta United FC 3–2 D.C. United SC W 2022-08-21 Columbus Crew SC 2–2 Atlanta United FC D 2022-08-17 Atlanta United FC 1–2 New York Red Bulls L

Toronto FC Form

2022-09-10 Atlanta United FC 4–2 Toronto FC L 2022-09-04 Toronto FC 3–4 Montreal Impact FC L 2022-08-31 Toronto FC 2–2 Los Angeles Galaxy D 2022-08-27 Charlotte FC 0–2 Toronto FC W 2022-08-21 Internacional CF Miami 2–1 Toronto FC L 2022-08-17 Toronto FC 2–2 New England Revolution D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.02 Atlanta United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Toronto FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Atlanta United FC51% Draw23% Toronto FC26%
Actual: Atlanta United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Atlanta United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Toronto FC
49%
Atlanta United FC or Toronto FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Atlanta United FC36% Draw40% Toronto FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Atlanta United FC

Handicap Atlanta United FC covers Push Toronto FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Toronto FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.