⁠Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024⁠

Published at :June 1, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Modified at :June 1, 2024 at 9:37 PM

The Five Stripes defeated Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 3-1 in the last MLS match

Atlanta United FC and Charlotte FC are set to lock horns in the Major League Soccer at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this weekend.

Atlanta are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with 16 points from 15 matches. Tipped to finish higher before the start of the season, they are struggling to replicate their past success. Under Gonzalo Pineda, the team have only managed a nine-point cushion above the bottom three.

In contrast, Charlotte FC, led by Dean Smith, are having a strong season, sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference with 22 points from 16 matches. After finishing ninth last season, they have shown significant improvement. Now, they aim to solidify their position in the playoff race with a win against the slumping Five Stripes.

Kick-off

Sunday: 2 June 2024, 4:30 PM local time; 9:45 PM BST

Monday: 3 June 2024, 2:15 AM IST

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Form

Atlanta United: L-D-W-L-W

Charlotte: W-W-D-D-L

Players to watch

Thiago Almada (Atlanta United)

Thiago Almada, when in form, is one of the MLS league’s top players. Although the Argentine hasn’t been at his peak this season, he remains a crucial creative force for the hosts and will be vital in this game.

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

Ashley Westwood is an exceptionally versatile midfielder, adept at both defending and initiating attacks. Although he has only one goal this season, he makes significant contributions with his passing and progression play. Westwood is also deadly from set pieces, capable of scoring world-class free kicks.

Match facts

The Five Stripes are threatening at home, netting 15 goals compared to just five on the road.
The Crown have struggled on the road this season, losing five of the seven games and winning just once.

Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Atlanta to win – 17/20 Unibet
Tip 2: Almada to score – 6/4 Betway
Tip 3: Over 9.5 corners – 20/23 BetVictor

Injury and team news

For the hosts Atlanta United; defender Noah Cobb, midfielder Bartosz Slisz and forward Tyler Wolff are all sidelined due to injuries.

In the visiting camp of Charlotte FC; defender Jere Uronen and midfielder Junior Urso are both out injured.

Head-to-head

Total Matches: 4

Atlanta United wins: 2

Charlotte wins: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted lineups

Atlanta United predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Cohen; Gregersen, Williams, Abram; Lennon, McCarty, Nkita, Wiley; Lobjanidze, Thiare, Almada

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kahlina; Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Reginaldo; Westwood, Diani; Vargas, Petkovic, Tavares; Agyemang

Match prediction

In their last meeting, Charlotte won the clash against Atlanta, 3-1. But seeing their recent forms, Atlanta are coming off of a great victory against Inter Miami. We predict Charlotte to lose away from home.

Prediction: Atlanta United 3 – 1 Charlotte FC

Telecast

All MLS 2024 matches including the clash between Atlanta United and Charlotte FC will be streamed on Apple TV worldwide.

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