Betting guide: Atlanta United favourite to beat New York RB at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

It's no vacation for neither Atlanta United nor New York RB as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

One slightly interesting match fact is that this game is played on artificial turf and that the visiting New York RB have a different surface at their stadium (grass). The impact of this is hard to measure exactly, but the visitors stats on artificial turf is 3-1-3 (win-draw-loss) from seven matches. New York RB have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Atlanta United form and stats

Atlanta United are steadily winning games and points here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat is the summary from 9 games. Atlanta United has won so many consecutive home games (seven in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We remember; it was Dallas.

In their previous game, the manager F. de Boer led his Atlanta United to a defeat in the Major League Soccer match away at Chicago Fire. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Previous to that game, a home match hosting Montreal Impact in a game that was won 2-1.

There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Atlanta United, as the US Open Cup home game vs Saint Louis FC is only three days away.

A decent goal production from Atlanta United in their home games so far, with 14 goals from 9 matches. Atlanta United are not conceding a lot of goals here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, averaging less than one per game. The total is 5 from 9 matches.

New York RB form and stats

There's been little loot from New York RB's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 8 away games. New York RB only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws. New York RB seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?

It might be tough going out on the road again for New York RB, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-4 versus Houston Dynamo. That result followed a home victory 3-1 versus Chicago Fire.

New York RB find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 10 goals from 8 away fixtures. New York RB have conceded 13 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

Atlanta United and New York RB have met before this season: New York RB - Atlanta United 1-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last seven matches): Atlanta United 1 win, 1 draw and New York RB 5 victories. As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 4 games had two or less.

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