We are in the 18th Matchday of the Eastern Conference of the Major League Soccer, where the New York City FC will face Atlanta United. The date for the match is 11th June, and the timing for the match is 7:30 PM (local time), and 5 AM IST (12th June). Yankee Stadium in New York is the venue for the game. When we discuss the MLS 2025: NYCFC vs Atlanta United Prediction and preview, we can see that both teams are struggling.
MLS 2025: NYCFC vs Atlanta United Prediction and Preview
After 17 matches, the position of both teams is far below expectations. New York City FC is currently in 10th position with seven wins, six losses, and four draws. On the other hand, Atlanta United is in 13th position with just four wins, eight losses, and five draws.
NewYork City FC
After the draw in the last match against Nashville SC, they would want to bounce back with a win in this game. There are three players that are most likely to miss the match. The players are Jacob Arroyave, Kevin O’Toole, and Malachi Jones. At the same time, the rest of the squad seems fine for NewYork City FC.
Expected starting XI:
Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Justin Haak, Thiago Martins, Birk Risa, Aiden O’Neill, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Agustin Ojeda, Alonso Martinez, and Hannes Wolf.
Atlanta United
This is surely one of the seasons for Atlanta United to forget. After getting thrashed by the New York Red Bulls 2-0, they will want to get back to winning ways. Atlanta United will also see three of their players missing in this game. The players are Josh Cohen, Stain Gregersen, and Tristan Muyumba.
Expected starting XI:
Brad Guzan, Matthew Edwards, Derrick Williams, Luis Abram, Saba Lobzhanidze, Alexey Miranchuk, Bartosz Slisz, Ajani Fortune, Pedro Amador, Miguel Almiron, and Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Prediction for this match?
Both teams have met for a total of 18 eighteen times so far. Eventually, both NewYork City FC and Atlanta United have won five matches each, whereas eight matches have ended in a draw. With a decent home record for NewYork City FC, they are going as the favourites to win the match.
Betting Odds
- Tip 1: The match will have more than three goals
Both teams have struggled with their defence this season and have leaked a lot of goals. The home team has conceded 20 goals, while the visitors have conceded 30 goals.
- Tip 2: Miguel Almiron is expected to have a goal contribution
The winger has not had a lot of goals and assists this season, but surely his game has been impressive. This is a kind of match where he will step up and help his team with a goal or an assist.
Where to Watch MLS 2025 Live?
For the fans, MLS’s live streaming is available on Apple TV. The fans need to purchase an MLS season pass to watch the game. If you already have an Apple TV subscription, the price for the passes is $12.99 per month or $79 per season. Many of the fans won’t have a subscription for the same, so for them, the prices are $14.99 per month or $99 per season.
The Indian fans can also watch the matches on TV. The channels where the matches are available are Eurosport and Eurosport HD TV.
