Comments and predictions for Atlanta vs Orlando City: Guests deal a fatal blow

Latest Atlanta vs Orlando City team information

After having no fitness issues in the previous game, Atlanta coach Deila is likely to stick with the 3-5-2 formation. Jamal Thiare could be considered for a start after an impressive performance from the bench.

However, the 32-year-old Senegalese striker is unlikely to have a starting position immediately, as he has replaced Emmanuel Latte Lath - the player leading the team's scoring list with 5 goals.

In terms of injuries, Stian Gregersen (thigh), Brooks Lennon (hamstring) and Tristan Muyumba (knee) are still not expected to return.

For Orlando, Nico Rodriguez remains absent due to a thigh injury, while Gustavo Caraballo (lower leg injury) remains doubtful, but the 16-year-old winger is not expected to start either.

Martin Ojeda is currently the team's top scorer in MLS with eight goals but did not start in the previous game, and this could continue if coach Pareja continues to use the 4-4-2 formation as in the win against Portland.

This formation saw Duncan McGuire – who scored the only goal – and former Atalanta striker Luis Muriel combine up front.

Latest expected lineup Atlanta vs Orlando City

Atlanta United:
Guzan; Edwards, Williams, Abram; Lobjanidze, Miranchuk, Slisz, Fortune, Amador; Latte Lath, Almiron

Orlando City:
Gallese; Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Brekalo; Pasalic, Atuesta, Araujo, Angulo; McGuire, Muriel

Latest Atlanta vs Orlando City football review

Atlanta's latest win came as a huge relief, ending an eight-game winless streak that included three draws and five losses.

In a 4-2 win over FC Cincinnati, Atlanta had four different players score. Derrick Williams and Ajani Fortune gave them a first-half lead, before Bartosz Slisz tied the score and Jamal Thiare finished the game with a late goal.

At this point in the 2025 season, Atlanta has just 13 points from 15 games, ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference, seven points off the playoff spots and 24th in the race for the Supporters' Shield.

All three of their wins have been sporadic: after beating CF Montreal in the opening round, they had to wait until game six to beat New York City, and then an eight-game winless streak followed.

Atlanta have been prolific in scoring, though, with 11 of their 18 goals coming in those three wins. However, their defense has been a major weakness, with 26 goals conceded – the third-most in their group.

All of Atlanta’s wins this season have come at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – where they have played just one-third of their games. Coach Ronny Deila will be keen to capitalize on home advantage to improve his form.

Atlanta has reason to be confident, having beaten Orlando 2-0 in their last home match in March last year, despite also losing 0-3 to this opponent away from home.

Meanwhile, the visiting team Orlando City has made an impressive comeback after an unstable start with 2 defeats in the first 3 matches. Currently, they are maintaining a 12-match unbeaten streak in MLS.

Despite six draws in the run, Orlando have improved their attacking game recently, with their latest 1-0 win over Portland Timbers being their third straight win.

Coach Oscar Pareja's team has 27 points after 15 games, ranking 4th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the league. They achieved this thanks to a balance between offense and defense.

Orlando's solid defense has been particularly impressive, allowing just 16 goals – the second-fewest in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, their offense, with 27 goals, is second only to Philadelphia Union in the same group.

Their away form has also been impressive as they have kept four clean sheets in a row, including a 3-0 win over Inter Miami most recently.

Latest Atlanta vs Orlando City score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Atlanta vs Orlando Cityas follows:

• Sportsmole:Atlanta 0-2 Orlando City

• WhoScore:Atlanta 0-1 Orlando City
• Our newspaper predicts:Atlanta 0-2 Orlando City

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