Atlanta United vs Charlotte Independence Predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 6, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Modified at :May 6, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Charlotte are not an easy opponent for the Five Stripes

Atlanta United have struggled in the last few matches after making a strong start to the MLS season. The Five Stripes sit tenth in the league after failing to win in their last five matches. As a third-tier side, Charlotte Independence are unbeaten and could cause a setback to them if taken for granted in the fourth round.

Currently playing in the third tier of the American Football pyramid, Charlotte Independence are doing well. After the initial score was tied at 4-4, they beat Rhode Island FC by penalty in the third round. Their goal will be to make a name for themselves in this competition, as they will be the underdogs in this match.

Kick-Off:

Wed, 8 May at 5:00 AM IST

Location: Fifth Third Bank Stadium

Form:

Atlanta United (in all competitions): L-D-L-D-D

Charlotte Independence (in all competitions): W-D-D-D-W

Player to Watch

Georgios Giakoumakis (Atlanta United)

It has been a while since he joined MLS from Celtic. This season he has registered five goals from seven games. His presence in the team was missed in the last couple of games. He will likely try to hit the top gear to take the team to the top when he returns from injury.

Juan Obregon (Charlotte)

The Honduras international is in red-hot form for the team registering six goals in the last five matches. In the last round, he netted a brace to help Charlotte Independence win. In this match, he will be kept in close sight as he has scored six goals in eight matches in all competitions this season.

Match Facts

Atlanta United haven’t won a match in 5 attempts
Charlotte are unbeaten in the last five matches
This will be the first time they will face each other

Injury and team news

Silva, Williams, and Thiare are injured in this match for Atlanta United.

Currently playing in the third tier of the American Soccer pyramid, Charlotte Independence has a fully fit squad.

Head to Head

This will be the first time they will face each other.

Predicted lineup for Atlanta United vs Charlotte Independence

Atlanta United Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Guzan; Lennon, Cobb, Abram, Wiley; Slisz, Muyumba; Mosquera, Almada, Lobzhanidze; Giakoumakis

Charlotte Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pack; Dimick, Roberts, Spielman, Sorenson; Ndiaye, Ciss; Joel, Alvarez, Mbuyu; Obregon

Match Prediction for Atlanta United vs Charlotte Independence

Atlanta United will fancy their chances against Charlotte Independence, who are underdogs in this match. Atlanta cannot afford to underestimate Charlotte Independence, who are unbeaten in their last five matches.

Prediction: Atlanta United 2-0 Charlotte

Telecast

US Open will be live-streamed on USSoccer.com, MLSSoccer.com, and USLsoccer.com.

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