Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United Fc Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 15/04/2021, 13:29  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 15/04/2021 at 13:32 in Major League Soccer Prediction

The Major League Soccer (MLS) kicks off this weekend, with Orlando City set to host Atlanta United on Saturday. Orlando finished fourth in the Eastern Conference last season and were eliminated at the semis stage in the post season playoffs. They will be hoping to do better this time with former Portuguese international Nani among the top players there. The team has also signed former Brazilian international Alexander Pato from Sao Paulo while Daryl Dike is still out on loan at Barnsley, with a permanent move likely. They’ve scored two or more goals in four of their last five matches, all preseason friendlies. This is a match Orlando City will welcome for a season opener, being unbeaten in the last four meetings with Atlanta United; they’ve won two and drawn two. In the last five preseason friendly matches, Orlando City have managed just one clean sheet.

Atlanta United have already played two competitive matches ahead of the MLS kickoff, in the CONCACAF Champions League. They beat Costa Rican side Alajuenlense 2-0 on aggregate and will be hoping for a good start as they look to better the 12th place finish last season. Former Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze has just joined the team as the head coach and his impact has been seen in the two Champions League matches, with Atlanta advancing to the quarters. The team has played four preseason matches, and won three. Heading to this game they haven’t lost in any of the last seven matches, preseason friendly matches included, and they have three straight clean sheets.