- Matchup: Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: Apple TV
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The 5 Stripes (8-8-10) are set to face off against NYCFC (7-5-14) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA this Saturday. Atlanta is listed at +162 odds, while NYCFC stands at -196. The over/under for this match is set at 3 goals. Expected goalkeepers for the match are Lucas Hoyos for Atlanta and Tomas Romero for New York City.
Atlanta United has allowed 43 goals this season, averaging 1.65 G/90, while facing 108 shots on target. The team has managed 3 clean sheets, leading to an 11.5% clean sheet rate. So far this season, Atlanta has received 57 yellow cards and 1 red card. They currently rank 9th in expected goals (20.7) with expected goals against at 22.7. With an average of 1.00 points per match (totalling 26 points), Atlanta also ranks 28th in Major League Soccer with just 19 assists. Their goal differential stands at -15, having scored 28 goals while conceding 43. Atlanta United has recorded 65 saves, boasting a 60.2% save rate this season.
New York City FC averages 1.2 points per match with 25 assists and has also received 1 red card. They have a clean sheet percentage of 19.2% and have been issued 46 yellow cards. NYCFC ranks 7th in goals allowed, giving up 34, with a goal differential of +5. This season, they have a save percentage of 72.4% (123 shots on target faced) and sit 18th in MLS with 32 points. Their goals against per 90 minutes is 1.31, complemented by 88 saves and 5 clean sheets. New York City FC has netted 39 goals, with an expected goals total of 18.5 thus far.
Defending for Atlanta will be Lucas Hoyos. Hoyos has logged 21,400 minutes on the pitch and has recorded 583 saves throughout his career. The Argentine goalkeeper has faced 832 shots in 237 starts. With a goals against per 90 of 1.05 (249 goals allowed) and a save percentage of 70.1%, Hoyos boasts a career record of 93 wins, 64 losses, and 80 draws, achieving 85 shutouts, resulting in a 35.7% shutout rate.
Tomas Romero will guard the net for New York City FC. In his professional career, Romero has conceded 121 goals and accumulated 205 saves in 66 starts. His save percentage stands at 62.9%, with a clean sheet rate of 16.4%. Romero’s goals against per 90 is 1.80, with a record of 21 wins, 13 draws, and 32 losses. He has achieved 11 clean sheets while facing 326 shots in 6,039 minutes played.
A standout player for Atlanta to watch is Aleksei Miranchuk. The Russian midfielder has recorded 70 goals in 27,357 minutes on the field. Miranchuk has started in 297 matches throughout his career, averaging 0.23 goals per 90 minutes. He has contributed 59 assists and amassed 199 career points.
Leading New York City is Agustin Ojeda, a forward known for challenging defenses. He averages 0.19 goals per 90 minutes and has been a starter in 65 matches. The Argentine has accumulated 5,850 minutes on the field, scoring 12 goals. He has earned 40 points and assisted on 16 goals in his professional career.
Who will triumph in this soccer match against the spread?
Prediction: Back Atlanta United FC (-196)
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