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The 2025 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Atlanta United lock horns with New York City FC in an important encounter at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs Atlanta United Preview
Atlanta United are in 13th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 2-0 defeat at the hands of New York Red Bulls last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts suffered a 3-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
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New York City FC vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC and Atlanta United are on an even footing as far as the recent head-to-head record is concerned and have won five matches apiece out of the last 18 matches played between the two teams.
- Atlanta United were on a winless run of 10 matches on the trot against New York City FC in all competitions before their 4-3 victory at home in March this year - their first victory against them since 2019.
- New York City FC lost their previous match at home in MLS by a 3-0 scoreline and have not lost consecutive home games in all competitions in over two years.
- Miguel Almiron has scored four goals against New York City FC in MLS.
New York City FC vs Atlanta United Prediction
New York City FC are in dismal form this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. The hosts will have the crowd behind them on Thursday and will need to make it count at Yankee Stadium.
Atlanta United have also failed to meet expectations this year and cannot afford to put a foot wrong this week. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-2 Atlanta United
New York City FC vs Atlanta United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes
