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New York City FC are back in action with another MLS fixture this weekend as they take on Atlanta United at the Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 3. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win the game.
New York City FC vs Atlanta United Preview
Atlanta United are currently 11th in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. They suffered a 2-1 defeat against the New York Red Bulls last week and will need to bounce back on Sunday.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are fourth in the league table at the moment and have been fairly impressive so far. They played out a 4-4 draw against FC Cincinnati in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
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, having won four games apiece out of a total of 11 matches played between the two teams.
- New York City FC have dominated this fixture in the recent past and have won four of the last six games played between the two teams, scoring 11 goals in the process.
- New York City FC have made the Yankee Stadium their fortress in the MLS and are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches in the competition.
- Atlanta United, on the other hand, have not won any of their last seven matches away from home in the MLS and will need to step up in this fixture.
- New York City FC striker Valentin Castellanos has picked up seven yellow cards in the MLS this season - more than any other player in his team.
- Atlanta United have found the back of the net in six of their last eight away matches in the MLS.
New York City FC vs Atlanta United Prediction
New York City FC have stepped up to the plate so far this season and are in impressive form ahead of the game. They have found the back of the net in each of their last seven MLS matches and will be confident going into Sunday's fixture.
Atlanta United have endured a difficult year so far and will face an uphill battle this weekend. New York City FC are the better team at the moment and should be able to win the game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 Atlanta United
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New York City FC vs Atlanta United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Valentin Castellanos to score - Yes
