The 2023 MLS season continues on Saturday with an exciting showdown between Atlanta United (9-6-8, 35 points) and Orlando City (9-6-7, 34 points).
- Atlanta United vs Orlando City Match Info
- Atlanta United vs Orlando City Odds & Spread
- Atlanta United vs Orlando City Betting Trends
- Atlanta United vs Orlando City Prediction & Pick
- Atlanta United vs Orlando City Best Bet
Atlanta United vs Orlando City Match Info
2023 MLS Regular Season Game
Atlanta United vs. Orlando City
Date:'Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time:'7:30 p.m. ET
Venue:'Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
Co verage:'Apple TV
Both of these MLS clubs need a bounce-back effort tonight. Atlanta's two-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday with a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution. Meanwhile, Orlando was most recently blown out 4-0 by Real Salt Lake last weekend.
Atlanta United vs Orlando City Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'ATL: (-105) | ORL: (+240) | Draw (+260)
Spread:'ATL: -1 (+280) | ORL: +1 (-125)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-142) | Under: (+116)
Team to Score the First Goal:'ATL: (-155) | ORL: (+130) I NO GOALS: (+13 00)
Atlanta enters this contest as the slight home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over favored at -142 odds.
Atlanta United vs Orlando City Betting Trends
– Atlanta and Orlando played to a 1-1 draw in the most recent matchup on May 27, 2023.
– Atlanta sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-6-8 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
– Orlando sits seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 9-6-7 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
– Atlanta is 2-2-1 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.
– Salt Lake is 2-1-2 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.
Atlanta United vs Orlando City Prediction & Pick
Orlando's inability to finish played a big role in its latest loss. While Salt Lake scored four goals on six shots on goal (SOG), Orlando couldn't even get past the goalkeeper once on four SOG. The Lions are now winless in three consecutive road matchups, getting outscored 7-1 on aggregate during that run.
While Atlanta is coming off a loss, it returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where it's had a lot of success in 2023. The Five Stripes have three wins and three draws in their last six home outings, having not lost in A-Town since May 13.
Although both sides are craving victory, I'm taking the home team to win. Orlando hasn't been able to generate much offense on the road lately and that'll cost them against an Atlanta club that is 7-1-3 at home this season.
Final Score Prediction:'Atlanta: 2 | Orlando City: 1
Atlanta United vs Orlando City Best Bet
Taking the Over on the 2.5-goal total is the way to go this weekend. For starters, 13 of Atlanta's last 17 matches have featured more than 2.5 goals scored. Additionally, five of Orlando's previou s six outings also saw 3+ total goals
Throw in the fact that the last five Atlanta-Orlando matchups saw an average of 2.6 goals, and it's easy to see why taking the Over again is a good decision.