Atlanta United FC vs Orlando City SC
Orlando City clinch narrow win with Griezmann brace
Griezmann’s double and Angulo’s strike secure a 3-2 victory away at Atlanta United.
Orlando City SC edged out Atlanta United FC 3-2 in a closely fought Major League Soccer clash. Despite conceding an early own goal, Orlando’s Antoine Griezmann stepped up with two crucial goals, supported by Ivan Angulo’s strike after the break. Atlanta’s late own goal in stoppage time sealed their fate. Fipster’s high-confidence prediction nailed the exact scoreline and outcome, proving spot on.
Outcome probability
As the MLS regular season rolls on, Atlanta United FC and Orlando City SC prepare to lock horns in what promises to be an entertaining clash. Both teams have shown attacking intent this season, setting the stage for a lively contest.
Match factors
Orlando City's attacking edge through Ojeda and Griezmann
Martín Ojeda's 11 goals and Antoine Griezmann's 3 assists in 5 games provide Orlando a strong offensive threat
Almirón's recent away scoring form boosts Atlanta's chances
Miguel Almirón scored 2 goals in last 2 away games, showing good form on the road
Orlando City on a 5-game scoring streak
Orlando City has scored in their last 5 matches, indicating strong offensive momentum
Miranchuk's dual threat as scorer and assister
Aleksey Miranchuk has 5 goals and 5 assists this season, making him a key creative and scoring outlet
Defensive contributions from Báez and Alonso
Elías Báez and Junior Alonso provide strong defensive stability with high minutes and tackling rates
The context
This fixture marks the 24th round of the regular season, with both sides eager to climb the standings. Historically, their encounters have been fairly balanced, with Orlando City holding a slight edge in wins. The average goals per game between them hover around 2.6, hinting at an open game.
Key insights
Martín Ojeda
Orlando City SC
Top scorer with 11 goals in 16 games, providing a strong offensive threat for Orlando City.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals in 16 appearances, 85.3 avg mins/game
Antoine Griezmann
Orlando City SC
Creative hub with 3 assists in 5 games, key to unlocking Atlanta's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/273 assists in 5 appearances, 86.2 avg mins/game
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Miguel Almirón Rejala
Atlanta United FC
In good away scoring form with 2 goals in last 2 away games, boosting Atlanta's chances.
Major League Soccer 26/273 goals in 15 appearances, 85.4 avg mins/game
Aleksey Miranchuk
Atlanta United FC
Dual threat as scorer and assister with 5 goals and 5 assists this season.
Major League Soccer 26/275 goals and 5 assists in 20 appearances, 82.3 avg mins/game
Analysis
Orlando City SC boast a potent attacking duo in Martín Ojeda and Antoine Griezmann. Ojeda leads the charge with 11 goals in 16 appearances, while Griezmann has been a creative force, providing 3 assists in just 5 games. Atlanta United's Miguel Almirón Rejala has been in decent away form, netting twice in his last two away outings. Aleksey Miranchuk offers a dual threat with 5 goals and 5 assists this season, adding to the attacking intrigue. Defensively, Orlando's Elías Báez and Junior Alonso provide stability, but the predicted scoreline suggests defenses might be breached multiple times.
Key facts
- 1.Orlando City SC have won 7 of 19 head-to-head matches against Atlanta United FC.
- 2.Atlanta United FC have won 6 of their 19 meetings with Orlando City SC.
- 3.Their head-to-head matches average 2.6 goals per game.
- 4.Martín Ojeda is Orlando City's top scorer with 11 goals in 16 appearances.
- 5.Antoine Griezmann has provided 3 assists in 5 games this season.
- 6.Miguel Almirón Rejala has scored 2 goals in his last 2 away games.
- 7.Aleksey Miranchuk has contributed 5 goals and 5 assists this season.
- 8.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4.
Prediction
The forecast is for an away win, with Orlando City SC edging out Atlanta United FC 3-2. The halftime scoreline is expected to be 1-2, indicating Orlando's early dominance. Expect a total of four cards, reflecting a competitive but fair contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Atlanta United FC
Away — Orlando City SC
The verdict
All signs point to a thrilling encounter with plenty of goals and attacking flair. Orlando City's offensive firepower should just be enough to overcome Atlanta United's resilience. Fans can look forward to a match that keeps them on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Brekalo (OG)
Griezmann
Assist: Gerbet
Brekalo
Yellow Card
Fortune
Dorsey
Angulo
Assist: Ojeda
Goal confirmed
Muyumba
Jacob
Yellow Card
Rhein Goncalves
Ojeda
Gerbet
Griezmann
Assist: Ellis
Díaz
Miranchuk
Embolo
Brekalo
Ellis
Yellow Card
Spicer (OG)
Match Statistics
Atlanta United FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Báez | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| L. Hoyos | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Díaz | D | 78 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| J. Alonso | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| B. Embolo | F | 78 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Sergio Santos | F | 12 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Almirón | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| A. Miranchuk | F | 78 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Picault | F | 12 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Muyumba | M | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| L. Brennan | M | 26 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| E. Mihaj | D | 12 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Fortune | M | 45 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Adrian Gill | M | 45 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Jacob | D | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Jayden Hibbert | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Togashi | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| William Reilly | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthew Edwards | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Orlando City SC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Griezmann | F | 90 | 8.8 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2/4 |
| I. Angulo | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1/5 |
| Joran Gerbet | M | 74 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. Ojeda | F | 74 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Justin Ellis | F | 90 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2/3 |
| Marco Pasalic | F | 16 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| R. Jansson | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| E. Atuesta | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Spicer | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| W. Cartagena | M | 16 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iago | D | 11 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Taifi | M | 45 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Crépeau | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernardo Rhein Goncalves | D | 71 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Dorsey | D | 45 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| D. Brekalo | D | 79 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Otávio | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Javier Otero | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Dike | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |