Atlanta United have struggled for points this season. Could they get something when New England comes to visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
- Atlanta United have not yet lost a game at home.
- New England have the most scored goals (22) in Major League Soccer
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
New England have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Atlanta United form and stats
2 victories, 3 draws and 0 defeats. That’s what Atlanta United have to build on here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Major League Soccer. The home fans are hungry for more even though Atlanta have been steadily collecting points here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through three straight draws.
An away draw last time out for Atlanta, facing Nashville SC in a game that ended 2-2. Midfielder Marcelino Moreno was the best player on the team with a rating of 7.84 (out of ten) in that game. Moreno served one assist, hit two key passes and dribled passed the opponent 5 of 7 times. Atlanta United's goalie Alec Kann played a big part in securing a draw after 90 minutes against Nashville SC with a stunning six saves. The hometeam coach I. Heinze made a successful contribution in the game against Nashville SC, bringing on Jackson Conway who scored the equalizer in the 2-2 draw.
Prior to that, an away loss at Chicago Fire.This is expected to be a close game, with Atlanta United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Atlanta United as a small favourite), we find six games. Atlanta United has won one of these, drawn three and lost two.
The manager I. Heinze will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Cincinnati in only four days.
A decent goal production from Atlanta United in their home games so far, with 8 goals from 5 league matches. On the other hand, Atlanta have conceded 5 goals.
New England form and stats
2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of New England, who have the most scored goals (22) in Major League Soccer, playing as the away team in the Major League Soccer this season.
England failed to get anything from their last game, a Major League Soccer home match vs Toronto (placed 14th) that ended with defeat 2-3. Midfield player Carles Gil was the top player of the team with a match rating of 8.85/10. Gil scored one goal, hit six key passes and dribled passed the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Columbus Crew that ended 2-2.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with New England playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were two England wins, two draws and four defeats.
The schedule is very tough for England now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at Inter Miami is waiting in only four days.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far England have scored 10 goals in 7 league games away. England have conceded 11 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was New England - Atlanta 2-1, played this season. Atlanta-New England H2H statistics last eight meetings regardless of arena: Atlanta United five wins, New England one win, two draws. four of these eight matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  G. Bou 6 goals | A. Buksa 5 goals |  D. Moreno 3 goals |
Atlanta United missing players
New England missing players
| Atlanta United | New England | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 22 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | Conceded | C | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 83% | 80% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 86% | 77% |
| 50% | 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 57% | 62% |
| 33% | 60% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 43% | 46% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| 58% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 71% | 69% |
| 25% | 40% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 14% | 23% |
| 33% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 8% |
| 4.4 | 6.2 | 8.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 11.5 | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| 4.5 | 2.8 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| 2.3 | 1.6 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 15.4 | 17 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 19.5 | 14 | 14.1 |
| 3.8 | 5.2 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| 29% | 31% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 31% | 34% |
- Atlanta United have not yet lost a game at home.
- Atlanta United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Atlanta United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Atlanta United have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- New England have the most scored goals (22) in Major League Soccer
- New England have the most scored goals in the first half (11) in Major League Soccer
- New England haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | New England | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 24 |
| 2 | Orlando City | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Union | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 20 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 | Montreal Impact | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
| 6 | New York City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 |
| 7 | New York RB | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 17 |
| 8 | DC United | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 16 |
| 9 | Columbus Crew | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 10 | Atlanta United | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 13 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 12 | Cincinnati | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -8 | 11 |
| 13 | Inter Miami | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Toronto | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 22 | -13 | 8 |