Atlanta United vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026
Atlanta United vs New York City Predictions
Our stake will be split when taking New York City +0.25 at odds of -122 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Atlanta.
Explore our full Atlanta vs New York City betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Atlanta United vs New York City Preview
Atlanta United clash with New York City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 26 September.
Atlanta United have suffered two consecutive MLS home losses. Their last league game was a 1-0 road triumph at Providence Park when meeting Portland Timbers. The Georgia club had 47% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Aleksey Miranchuk scoring the winning goal in the 28th minute.
New York City FC lost when last in action. In a home game at Yankee Stadium, they were beaten 1-0 by New York Red Bulls. Pascal Jansen's side recorded 63% possession and had four shots on goal.
H2H: 4-0 Win for City in Last Head-to-Head Clash
City beat Atlanta at home when the teams last met. It was a 4-0 scoreline at Yankee Stadium. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen six draws, three City wins and one Atlanta victory.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 |  NYCFC |
34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 49 | 45 | 4 | 49:45 | 42 |
| 27 |  Atlanta United |
34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 43 | 60 | -17 | 43:60 | 33 |
Atlanta have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Gerardo Martino's team have averaged 48.4% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 6.2 corners.
Miguel Almiron and Tristan Muyumba are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Tomas Jacob has 2. Aleksey Miranchuk has recorded the most assists with 4.
City have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.9% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.
Nicolas Fernandez and Luighi top the team’s scoring charts on 4 goals, with James Sands on 1. Agustin Ojeda has managed 5 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Atlanta United confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Lucas Hoyos (GK), Matthew Edwards, Tomas Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Elias Baez, Cooper Sanchez, Mauricio Amaro, Tristan Muyumba, Giuliano Galoppo, Breel Embolo, Luke Brennan.
New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tomas Romero (GK), James Sands, Thiago Martins, Raul, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Nicolas Fernandez, Andres Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Benie Traore, Hannes Wolf.
Main Match Prediction
If you echo our view that New York City can swerve defeat in this MLS encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -122. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The MLS tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.
The best betting sites make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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New York City
We’re going for NYCFC at +650 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Ajani Fortune (Atlanta) can be backed to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at +190. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta) has scored three goals in his past ten MLS matches. We’ll throw a dart at +600 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average 12.20 corners in the past five Atlanta games, while there has been over 9.5 corners in three straight Atlanta matches. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the +105 that it’s covered.
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New York City
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has New York City with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be scored accompanied by Ajani Fortune (Atlanta) to record one or more shots on target.
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Atlanta United vs New York City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have chalked up the draw at +255 on the 1x2 betting, with Atlanta United available to bet at odds of +140. New York City FC are +170 to claim victory in this MLS encounter.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Atlanta can be backed at -135 or alternatively City are on offer at -105.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -200.
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Breel Embolo is the market leader at +450 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Atlanta have managed six losses, three victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
New York City have avoided defeat in their last three away matches. Pascal Jansen's side have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
The last Mercedes-Benz Stadium meeting saw Atlanta beat City 4-3. The 6 most recent H2H matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium have seen three draws, two triumphs for Atlanta and a win for City.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta United Home Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.90 | 1.20 | 1.70 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| New York City Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.10 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 13/06 2025 New York City 4 Atlanta 0
- MLS: 30/03 2025 Atlanta 4 New York City 3
- MLS: 18/07 2024 Atlanta 2 New York City 2
- MLS: 07/04 2024 New York City 1 Atlanta 1
- MLS: 22/06 2023 Atlanta 2 New York City 2
- MLS: 09/04 2023 New York City 1 Atlanta 1
- MLS: 09/10 2022 Atlanta 1 New York City 2
- MLS: 03/07 2022 New York City 2 Atlanta 2
- MLS: 21/11 2021 New York City 2 Atlanta 0
- MLS: 21/10 2021 Atlanta 1 New York City 1
Atlanta United League Stats
New York City League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Atlanta United this season are Aleksey Miranchuk (6), Miguel Almiron (4), Tristan Muyumba (4)
- Top Assistors for Atlanta United this season are Aleksey Miranchuk (6), Miguel Almiron (5), Elias Baez (3)
Atlanta United vs New York City Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Atlanta vs City team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
Atlanta United Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Atlanta United Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Atlanta United Substitutes
- 7Steven Alzate
- 16Adrian Gill
- 19Sergio Santos
- 28Will Reilly
- 30Cayman Togashi
- 35Ajani Fortune
- 42Jayden Hibbert
- 44Daniel Chica
- 70Cameron Dunbar
New York City Substitutes
- 3Matt Miazga
- 15Kevin Pierre
- 16Alonso Martinez
- 18Greg Ranjitsingh
- 20Luighi
- 22Kevin O'Toole
- 23Maxwell Murray
- 27Cooper Flax
- 88Malachi Jones
Previous Atlanta United Lineups
Previous New York City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Atlanta United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gerardo Martino
New York City Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 71:25 | 77 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 74:34 | 64 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 80:59 | 60 |
| 4 | NE Revolution | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 55:47 | 58 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 62:51 | 58 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 64:54 | 55 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 66:51 | 54 |
| 8 | St. Louis | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 59:48 | 54 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 57:51 | 52 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 43:43 | 51 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 66:52 | 50 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 59:52 | 47 |
| 13 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 52:40 | 47 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 62:61 | 46 |
| 15 | Orlando City | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 63:78 | 46 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 44:46 | 46 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 67:75 | 46 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 53:52 | 45 |
| 19 | Minnesota Utd | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 56:58 | 44 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 50:57 | 44 |
| 21 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 47:50 | 43 |
| 22 | NY Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 48:62 | 42 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 49:45 | 42 |
| 24 | Toronto FC | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 52:67 | 39 |
| 25 | San Diego | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 57:63 | 38 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 42:65 | 34 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 43:60 | 33 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 39:61 | 33 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 40:81 | 26 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 37:69 | 26 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 48:14 | 47 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 44:16 | 35 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 31:20 | 35 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 37:16 | 34 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 31:19 | 33 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 33:22 | 33 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 33:22 | 33 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 32:23 | 32 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 32:18 | 31 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 36:23 | 31 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 37:28 | 31 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 39:32 | 30 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 32:19 | 29 |
| 14 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 29:19 | 29 |
| 15 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 33:25 | 29 |
| 16 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 19:15 | 29 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 28 |
| 18 | Inter Miami | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 46:31 | 27 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 26:21 | 27 |
| 20 | Toronto FC | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 36:33 | 27 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30:26 | 26 |
| 22 | NY Red Bulls | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 27:29 | 24 |
| 23 | San Diego | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 37:30 | 23 |
| 24 | Minnesota Utd | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 25:22 | 22 |
| 25 | NYCFC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 30:24 | 21 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:29 | 20 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 22:25 | 18 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19:25 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 26:33 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 24:35 | 14 |
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