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The action continues in the MLS as Nashville SC and Atlanta United go head to head at the Geodis Park on Saturday. Gonzalo Pineda’s Atlanta have failed to win their last five away games against the Boys in Gold and will be looking to end this dry spell.
Nashville SC made it two consecutive home wins for the first time this season as they edged out Toronto FC 2-0 in their last outing on Wednesday.
Prior to that, Gary Smith’s side snapped their five-match winless run when they battered Montreal 4-1 on May 5, one week before crashing down to earth in a 1-0 loss against Charlotte at the Bank of America Stadium away from home.
With 14 points from 12 matches, Nashville are currently 10th in the Western Conference table, level on points with ninth-placed Philadelphia Union.
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Elsewhere, Atlanta United were left empty handed for a third consecutive MLS game as they fell to a 1-0 loss against Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Pineda’s men have now gone seven consecutive league games without a win, losing four and claiming three draws since March’s 3-0 win over 10-man Chicago Fire.
With 12 points from 12 matches, Atlanta United are currently 12th in the West, level on points with 13th-placed CF Montreal.
Nashville vs Atlanta United Head-To-Head
With four wins from the last 11 meetings between the sides, Nashville holds a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture. Atlanta United have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on three occasions.
Nashville Form Guide: W-L-W-D-L
Atlanta United Form Guide: L-L-W-L-D
Nashville vs Atlanta United Team News
Nashville
Randall Leal (hip) and Lukas MacNaughton (ankle) have both been ruled out from Saturday’s game due to injuries.
Injured: Randall Leal, Lukas MacNaughton
Suspended: None
Atlanta United
Atlanta will also be without the duo of Tyler Wolff and Derrick Williams, who are recuperating from knee and calf injuries respectively. Thiago Almada was forced off inured against Cincinati last time out and is a doubt for the visitors.
Inured: Tyler Wolff, Derrick Williams
Doubtful: Thiago Almada
Suspended: None
Nashville vs Atlanta United Predicted XI
Nashville Predicted XI (3-5-2): Joe Willis; Josh Bauer, Walker Zimmerman, Jack Maher; Alex Muyl, Dru Yearwood, Anibal Godoy, Sean Davis, Jacob Shaffelburg; Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar
Atlanta United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Brad Guzan; Brooks Lennon, Noah Cobb, Luis Abram, Caleb Wiley; Bartosz Slisz, Dax McCarty, Ajani Fortune; Saba Lobzhanidze, Georgios Giakoumakis, Xande Silva
Nashville vs Atlanta United Prediction
The last eight meetings between Nashville and Atlanta has produced a combined 33 goals and we anticipate another action-packed contest at Geodis Park. Atlanta have struggled for results on the road and we see Smith’s men coming away with a narrow victory.
Prediction: Nashville 3-2 Atlanta United
