MLS: Atlanta United vs Orlando City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
In this match, Atlanta United will try to inflict more misery on Orlando City
After losing their opening game against Columbus, Atlanta United have bounced back in impressive fashion. In their last match, Atlanta United defeated New England by 4-1 thanks to a perfect hattrick scored by Georgios Giakoumakis. After finishing 6th in the MLS last season, Atlanta United hopes to fight for the title this season. The star forward at Atlanta United is on fire this season, so they will be confident of taking all three points.
Orlando City started the season with two wins and one draw in its first three matches, but has since struggled to carry on its winning streak, losing three of their last four matches. The team has shown it has the ability to turn their season around and will be hoping to bounce back in this match after finishing second in the league last year. After signing Luis Muriel, they will hope he will have an immediate impact.
Kick-Off:
Mon, 18 March at 4:30AM IST
Location- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Form:
Atlanta United (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-L
Orlando City (in all competitions): L-L-D-L-W
Player to Watch
Georgios Giakoumakis (Atlanta United)
He has been a great signing for Atlanta United. Georgios Giakoumakis has scored three goals in two matches for them this season. He finished second last year in the Golden Boot, and he has carried on with his impressive form this season as well.
He scored a memorable hattrick against New England in their last match to give Atlanta their first victory of the season. Throughout this season, he will play a key role in Atlanta’s quest for the title.
Luis Muriel (Orlando City)
The signing of Luis Muriel has been a statement for Orlando City this season, as he has been one of Europe’s best forwards in the last couple of games.
He is an experienced player who can play a number of positions up front. In addition to his ability to score all kinds of goals, he is also deadly from freekicks as he has shown time and time again that he is capable of doing so.
Match Facts
- Atlanta United defeated New England in the last match by 4-1
- Orlando City lost to Tigres in the last match
- Orlando City haven’t won a single match in the last four matches
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Injury and Teams News
The Atlanta United team will be thrilled to have all the players available, especially as the team begins to gel.
It will be disappointing for Orlando City to lose Facundo Torres to injury following his leg injury in the last match. Lynn will also miss this match due to illness.
Head-to-Head
Total Matches- 20
Atlanta United- 9
Orlando City- 4
Draw- 7
Predicted Lineup for Atlanta United vs Orlando City
Atlanta United Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Guzan; Lennon, Gregersen, Williams, Wiley; Muyumba, Slisz; Lobzhanidze, Almada, Silva, Giakoumakis
Orlando City Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Gellese; Thorhallson, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos; Felipe, Araujo; Enrique, Ojeda, Angulo; Muriel
Match Prediction for Atlanta United vs Orlando City
It’s a match that will be decided by smaller margins. With Atlanta United playing at home, they’ll fancy their chances against Orlando City, who will need to play their best in order to win.
Prediction: Atlanta United 0-1 Orlando City
Telecast for Atlanta United vs Orlando City
All MLS 2024 matches including the clash between New York City FC and Toronto FC will be streamed on Apple TV worldwide.
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