New York City vs Atlanta United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2026
New York City vs Atlanta United Predictions
The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where New York City are currently priced at -135. We think they can overcome Atlanta and this looks a value play.
This New York City vs Atlanta betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
New York City vs Atlanta United Preview
New York City clash with Atlanta United at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 28 October.
New York City FC drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium. Pascal Jansen's team had 50% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Alonso Martinez and Jonathan Shore scoring one goal apiece.
Atlanta United have been defeated in back-to-back MLS outings. In a recent home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they were turned over 3-2 by Chicago Fire. The Five Stripes recorded just 39% possession and had two shots on goal, with Tomas Jacob and Breel Embolo on the scoresheet.
H2H: 2-2 Draw in Most Recent Head-to-Head
The most recent clash between the teams saw City draw 2-2 away to Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have featured six draws, three victories for City and just one for Atlanta.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 |  NYCFC |
31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 43 | 2 | 45:43 | 35 |
| 28 |  Atlanta United |
31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 39 | 54 | -15 | 39:54 | 30 |
City have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. The Pigeons have averaged 54.0% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Andres Perea, Nicolas Fernandez and Luighi are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Agustin Ojeda is the top assists maker with 5.
Atlanta have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 1.4 goals. Gerardo Martino's side average 50.4% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 10.5 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.
Breel Embolo and Miguel Almiron have top scored with 3, while Giuliano Galoppo is next on 2. Miguel Almiron and Elias Baez are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
New York City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Tomás Romero (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, James Sands, Kevin OToole, Aiden O'Neill, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Andrés Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Alonso Martínez, Hannes Wolf.
Atlanta United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Hoyos (GK), Tomás Jacob, Paulo Díaz, Júnior Alonso, Elias Baez, Mauricio Amaro, Giuliano Galoppo, Aleksey Miranchuk, Ajani Fortune, Miguel Almirón, Breel Embolo.
Main Match Prediction
New York City look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -135 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this MLS clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest MLS team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
There are lots of different betting options when it comes to backing City to win. This includes Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score, with bigger odds available.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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1
Atlanta
You can secure odds of +800 that NYCFC are able to land a 3-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Player Prop Picks
Ajani Fortune (Atlanta) is available to record at least one shot on goal at +190. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Breel Embolo (Atlanta) has registered two goals in his past five MLS games. We’re content to land the +185 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The past five New York City matches average 8.00 corners, while four of the previous five Atlanta games have involved less than 10.5 corners. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -127.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a same-game multi that incorporates New York City to come out on top, BTTS Yes and also Ajani Fortune (Atlanta) to end up with one or more shots on target.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
New York City vs Atlanta United 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 New York City FC as -135 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 57% likely to win. Atlanta United are the +310 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
City are -111 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -200 on the BTTS market.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Nicolás Fernández Mercau at +380, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.
- MLS: 27/09 2026 Atlanta 2 New York City 2
- 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
New York City League Stats
Atlanta United League Stats
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Nicolas Fernandez (15), Hannes Wolf (6), Agustin Ojeda (5)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Agustin Ojeda (10), Maxi Moralez (6), Nicolas Fernandez (5)
New York City vs Atlanta United Lineups & Team News
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Atlanta United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Atlanta United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous Atlanta United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
Atlanta United Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 66:23 | 70 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 31 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 51:42 | 55 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 63:32 | 55 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 73:53 | 55 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 58:47 | 54 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 55:46 | 51 |
| 7 | St. Louis | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 56:44 | 51 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 52:45 | 48 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 41:39 | 48 |
| 10 | Charlotte FC | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 55:48 | 47 |
| 11 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50:35 | 47 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 62:50 | 46 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 41:39 | 43 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 42:41 | 42 |
| 15 | Orlando City | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 60:72 | 42 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 64:71 | 42 |
| 17 | LA Galaxy | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 45:54 | 41 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 48:48 | 39 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 41:56 | 39 |
| 20 | Columbus Crew | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 50:49 | 38 |
| 21 | Portland Timbers | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 54:58 | 37 |
| 22 | Toronto FC | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 48:59 | 36 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 45:43 | 35 |
| 24 | San Diego | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 55:58 | 35 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 47:55 | 35 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 40:57 | 34 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 38:55 | 33 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 39:54 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 36:62 | 25 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 31 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 37:77 | 22 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 45:12 | 43 |
| 2 | Colorado Rapids | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 29:15 | 33 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 27:16 | 32 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 31:15 | 31 |
| 5 | St. Louis | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34:19 | 31 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 32:22 | 30 |
| 7 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 31:21 | 30 |
| 8 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29:20 | 29 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 19:14 | 29 |
| 11 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28:19 | 28 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 34:27 | 28 |
| 14 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 38:30 | 27 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 16 | Columbus Crew | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 17 | Inter Miami | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41:26 | 25 |
| 18 | Seattle Sounders | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24:21 | 25 |
| 19 | Toronto FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 34:32 | 24 |
| 20 | LA Galaxy | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22:20 | 24 |
| 21 | San Diego | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37:29 | 23 |
| 22 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 26:23 | 22 |
| 23 | NY Red Bulls | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20:28 | 20 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:21 | 18 |
| 26 | NYCFC | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 27:22 | 17 |
| 27 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:23 | 17 |
| 28 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 19:20 | 16 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 23:32 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 23:34 | 13 |
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