Halfway through the season, expectations and pressure rises. While it is a big doubleheader week for a lot of teams, we are also in the final round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, leaving just a few players absent from their MLS squad this weekend and away on international duty. Read up on the best MLS odds and predictions for Saturday’s matches.
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Atlanta United vs. Orlando City: Moneyline & Total
This week’s featured game is Atlanta vs. Orlando. This is not the first time the clubs have met on the pitch this year. Sitting right at the sixth and seventh spot in the Eastern Conference, both these teams have something to prove. As the season gets closer to playoffs, the pressure is on for these teams looking to just qualify.
MLS · Sat (7/15) @ 7:30 pm ET
| Orlando City | at | Atlanta United |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | ||
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Orlando has only lost three of their all-time matchups against Atlanta, their last match resulted in a 1-1 draw back in May. Scoring goals during this match were Orlando’s Kyle Smith and Atlanta’s Tyler Wolff in an 86th-minute equalizer. Possession drew almost right down the middle with Orlando holding 51% of the match in their possession and Atlanta 49%. This will be another evenly-matched game as both teams have lost their footing and struggle to stay consistent.
Both teams are coming off losses from earlier this week and will need to make some changes heading into Saturday’s match. Atlanta has only lost one of its 11 home matches this season so far, scoring at least twice in each of the last five home games. Atlanta has been taking home-field advantage to a different level. While Orlando took a massive 4-0 loss on the road at Salt Lake last week, it has not recorded two losses in a row yet this season.
For Atlanta, fans should keep an eye out for Giorgos Giakoumakis.After his performance against D.C. United two weeks ago, Giakoumakis has 10 goals on the season so far, only making 16 appearances this year. The striker has been added to the MLS Team of the Matchday multiple times this season and was recently named to the MLS All-Star Team. After two scoreless games, the Greece native will be looking to put one in the back of the net for Atlanta.
On Orlando’s squad, Facundo Torres is tied as the club’s leading scorer with seven goals on the season so far. In his last three matches, Torres has gotten 11 shots off and two goals. He has proven to be a go-to guy on the pitch and will continue to take the shots for Orlando. Tied with Torres is Duncan McGuire, recording seven goals and two assists this season.
While it will be a competitive game to watch, all signs show Atlanta will walk away with the win. Atlanta has been able to play to the level of higher-ranked teams in the league and has kept up on the pitch. Orlando has had a successful year so far as well but has not traveled well on road matches. Atlanta will continue its record of scoring two goals per match at home with the competitive and equally matched game this is expected to be, resulting in a 2-1 win.
Prediction: Atlanta 2, Orlando 1 | Over 2.5 goals
Goal Scorer: Facundo Torres +260
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More MLS Odds for Saturday Matchups
Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC
Venue: Subaru Park
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
New York: +300
Philadelphia: -110
Draw: +265
New England Revolution vs. DC United
Venue: Gillette Stadium
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
New England: +110
DC: +250
Draw: +260
Montréal vs. Charlotte FC
Venue: Saputo Stadium
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Montréal: +116
Charlotte: +240
Draw: +260
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC
Venue: TQL Stadium
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Cincinnati: -105
Nashville: +300
Draw: +250
Minnesota United FC vs. LAFC
Venue: Allianz Field
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Minnesota: +160
LA: +160
Draw: +260
Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
Venue: Q2 Stadium
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Austin: +120
Kansas: +225
Draw: +260
Chicago Fire FC vs. Toronto FC
Venue: Soldier Field
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Chicago: -150
Toronto: +420
Draw: +300
St. Louis City SC vs. Inter Miami CF
Venue: CITYPARK
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
St. Louis: -175
Miami: +450
Draw: +450
Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls
Venue: American First Field
Kickoff: 9:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Salt Lake: +100
New York: +280
Draw: +260
Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo
Venue: DSG Park
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Colorado: +120
Houston: +230
Draw: +255
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LA Galaxy
Venue: BC Place
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Vancouver: -130
LA: +290
Draw: +330
Seattle Sounders FC vs. FC Dallas
Venue: Lumen Field
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
Moneyline
Seattle: -143
Dallas: +440
Draw: +280
Portland Timbers vs. Columbus Crew
Venue: Providence Park
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
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