Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United FC — MLS at Exploria Stadium.
- Orlando City SC 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Atlanta United FC 18 games · 12 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Carlos Rivero
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Referee Ian McKay
- Referee
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Atlanta United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Oct | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | Atlanta United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Orlando City SC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | D.C. United SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Toronto FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Oct | Internacional CF Miami | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Oct | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Orlando City SC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 20 | Points | 12 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 2 / 10 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 12 |
| 30 | Scored | 19 |
| 47 | Conceded | 33 |
| -17 | GD | -14 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 33% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
16%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Atlanta United FC this season
Atlanta United FC this season
Orlando City SC are 11th (20 pts). Atlanta United FC are 15th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
–/6
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Atlanta United FC
0-15
–/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
3/6
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 11 G |
Atlanta United FC
| Aleksei Miranchuk | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Orlando City SC and Atlanta United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joey DeZart, as he is very good at scoring at Exploria Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Atlanta United FC backline.
- 25' Atlanta United FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ajani Fortune scoring 1 goals.
- 29' Daryl Dike doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Orlando City SC and Atlanta United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Orlando City SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Atlanta United FC's shape.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. Orlando City SC in their trying to find a way past Atlanta United FC's compact .
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Fernando Meza argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' Christopher Mueller does the damage! The net is bulging and Orlando City SC surge ahead!
- 50' Time for substitution for Atlanta United FC. Anton Walkes is replaced by Brooks Lennon.
- 55' Atlanta United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' Tesho Akindele makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Orlando City SC are in front.
- 62' A change in the Orlando City SC ranks — Tesho Akindele exits the field as Andres Perea enters on 62.
- 67' Atlanta United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' Jhegson Mendez is replacing Joey DeZart for the Orlando City SC side.
- 71' The whistle greets Jurgen Damm as he departs to be replaced by Jon Gallagher.
- 72' Atlanta United FC ring the changes. Adam Jahn has done his job and it is now time for Erick Torres to step up.
- 76' A tactical swap from Atlanta United FC — Eric Remedi on, Matheus Rossetto off on 76 minutes.
- 79' Alexander Alvarado is replacing Christopher Mueller for the Orlando City SC side.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Eric Remedi is booked for Atlanta United FC — Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' Magnificent from Erick Torres! That is 2 goals in 287 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Benji Michel. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mo Adams.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Atlanta United FC.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
-
17
Nani C ↓ Benji Michel 62'
-
13
Tesho Akindele ↓ Andres Perea 62'
- 1
- 9
- 6
- 11
- 27
-
18
Daryl Dike ↓ Matheus Aias 79'
-
34
Joey DeZart ↓ Jhegson Mendez 68'
Bench
- 15
- 23
-
8
Jhegson Mendez ↑ 68'
- 3
- 24
-
19
Benji Michel ↑ 62'
-
22
Alexander Alvarado ↑ 79'
-
21
Andres Perea ↑ 62'
-
99
Matheus Aias ↑ 79'
Coach
Óscar Pareja
Atlanta United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Anton Walkes ↓ Brooks Lennon 50'
-
9
Matheus Rossetto ↓ Eric Remedi 76'
- 10
-
8
Ezequiel Barco ↓ Jake Mulraney 71'
- 1
- 21
-
14
Adam Jahn ↓ Erick Torres 71'
- 29
-
22
Jurgen Damm ↓ Jon Gallagher 71'
- 6
- 27
Bench
-
11
Brooks Lennon ↑ 50'
-
23
Jake Mulraney ↑ 71'
- 20
-
5
Eric Remedi ↑ 76'
- 18
- 25
-
26
Jon Gallagher ↑ 71'
- 32
-
31
Erick Torres ↑ 71'
Coach
Stephen Glass
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josef Martinez | 5 |
| Josef Martinez | 3 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 3 |
| Silvester van der Water | 2 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 |
| Saba Lobzhanidze | 2 |
| Nani | 2 |
| Kyle Smith | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
2020-10-28
Orlando City SC
4–1
Atlanta United FC
W
2020-10-24
Internacional CF Miami
2–1
Orlando City SC
L
2020-10-18
New York Red Bulls
1–1
Orlando City SC
D
2020-10-14
Orlando City SC
1–1
New York City FC
D
2020-10-07
Atlanta United FC
0–0
Orlando City SC
D
2020-10-03
Orlando City SC
3–1
New York Red Bulls
W
Atlanta United FC Form
2020-10-28
Orlando City SC
4–1
Atlanta United FC
L
2020-10-24
Atlanta United FC
1–2
D.C. United SC
L
2020-10-18
Toronto FC
1–0
Atlanta United FC
L
2020-10-15
Internacional CF Miami
1–1
Atlanta United FC
D
2020-10-10
Atlanta United FC
0–1
New York Red Bulls
L
2020-10-07
Atlanta United FC
0–0
Orlando City SC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.23
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Atlanta United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Orlando City SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
81%
Draw or Atlanta United FC
41%
Orlando City SC or Atlanta United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Orlando City SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | Atlanta United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 21% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Atlanta United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.