Atlanta United vs Orlando City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Lions ran riot against the Five Stripes during their last meeting against one another.

Atlanta United are ready to host Orlando City in the Eastern Conference Major League Soccer 2025 fixture. The interesting contest between two MLS sides is all set to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta United will be at home, which will be a big added advantage when they take on the Lions. The Five Stripes are coming in after securing a 4-2 win over FC Cincinnati in their previous Major League Soccer fixture. They earned the three important points at home and will now be looking to continue with their momentum here.

Orlando City have come up with some decent performances this season. They are in the fourth spot on the Eastern Conference MLS points table and will be looking to take the top spot. The Lions secured a 1-0 win against the Portland Timbers in their last league fixture. Orlando City will have a chance to change the pace here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Date: Thursday, May 29
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST (Wednesday, May 28; 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Orlando City: D-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Atlanta United)

Although Emmanuel Latte Lath did not score a goal in the last game for Atlanta United, his performance was decent enough on the attacking front. The 26-year-old has scored five goals and also has an assist to his name in 13 Major League Soccer games this season. He is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front.

Martin Ojeda (Orlando City)

The 26-year-old Argentine midfielder is going to play an important role by controlling the midfield areas. Martin Ojeda is also beneficial in the attacking front for his side. In 15 MLS fixtures this season, Ojeda has scored eight goals and also has three assists to his name. Despite being a midfielder, he is the top scorer for the Lions this season.

Match Facts

• Orlando City are on a two-match winning run against the Five Stripes.
• Atlanta United have only won one of their last five fixtures.
• Orlando City have emerged victorious in three of their last five matches.

Atlanta United vs Orlando City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Orlando City to win @13/8 Paddy Power
• Martin Ojeda to score @17/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @31/20 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

Atlanta United will be without the services of Brooks Lennon, Stian Gregersen and Tristan Muyumba as they have injuries.

Nicolas Rodriguez, Yutaro Tsukada and Gustavo Caraballo are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Orlando City.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 24

Atlanta United won: 11

Orlando City won: 6

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Atlanta United predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Guzan (GK); Edwards, Williams, Abram; Lobjanidze, Miranchuk, Slisz, Fortune, Amador; Almiron, Latte Lath

Orlando City predicted lineup (4-2-2-2)

Gallese (GK); Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Brekalo; Araujo, Atuesta; Pasalic, Angulo; Muriel, McGuire

Match Prediction

Despite being a home game for the Five Stripes, they are going to face tough competition from the Lions. Orlando City are likely to emerge victorious against Atlanta United in the upcoming MLS 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Atlanta United 2-3 Orlando City

Telecast Details

Worldwide: Apple TV

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