Preview & Prediction: Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC

On June 30, 2024, Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC are scheduled to face each other in the MLS. The latest contest between these two teams resulted in a stalemate with both teams scoring two goals each. In the history of their encounters, they’ve faced off 16 times with Atlanta United FC triumphing in 4 matches and Toronto FC claiming 6 wins, leaving 6 games ending in a draw.

Despite playing at home, Atlanta United has been struggling with their form. Toronto FC also hasn’t been faring well in their away matches. Historical data indicates that these encounters are usually high scoring, averaging 3.13 goals per match. Both teams have scored in 69% of their clashes.

During this MLS season, Atlanta United FC has been averaging 1.1 points per home game, while Toronto FC has managed only 0.9 points in their away games.

Insights

• Based on historical meetings, Toronto FC has had a slight advantage over Atlanta United FC with 6 wins against Atlanta’s 4 out of 16 matches.
• A significant number of their matches have ended in draws, indicating a close competition between the two teams.
• Both sides are experiencing poor performance, with Atlanta struggling at home and Toronto performing poorly in away matches. This may suggest a low-scoring match.
• Matches between Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC have shown to be goal-rich affairs, with an average of 3.13 goals scored per game.
• Betters can expect a high possibility for both teams to score (BTTS), as this has occurred 69% of the time in their previous encounters.
• Considering this season’s statistics, Atlanta United FC has performed slightly better at home than Toronto FC has on the road, with an average of 1.1 Points Per Game (PPG) against Toronto’s 0.9 PPG.
• Despite their relatively similar points per game, given Atlanta’s home advantage, they might have a slight upper hand in the match.

Match Facts

• A 2-2 draw is the most frequent outcome in games between Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC, with four such games recorded.
• Out of the last 8 home games of Atlanta United FC against Toronto FC, Atlanta has emerged victorious 3 times, 4 matches ended in a draw, and Toronto has won only once. The goal difference in these games is 14-10, favoring Atlanta United FC.
• In the most recent 16 matchups, Atlanta United FC has 4 victories, 6 games culminated in a draw, and Toronto FC won 6 times. Toronto FC leads in the goal difference of 26-24.
• Toronto FC was last able to beat Atlanta United FC on their home turf in 2019.
• Regarding their matches last season, the scores were 1-1 with Atlanta United FC hosting, and 2-2 at Toronto FC’s home.
• An interesting fact to note is that 32% of Atlanta United FC’s goals come between the 46th to 60th minutes of play, while 29% of Toronto FC’s goals occur between the 76th to 90th minutes.
• Atlanta United FC’s winless streak at home has extended to 4 consecutive games.
• Conversely, Toronto FC hasn’t secured a win in their last five matches.
• During their last 4 home games against Toronto FC, Atlanta United FC has managed to avoid defeat.
• Atlanta United FC failed to score in one of their ten home games this MLS season, and Toronto FC remained scoreless in four of their nine away games.
• The player with the most assists for Atlanta United FC is Brooks Lennon (4), while for Toronto FC, it’s Federico Bernardeschi (5).
• Atlanta United FC’s Thiago Almada has obtained 5 yellow cards, the highest in the team. Likewise, Kevin Long of Toronto FC has gathered 6 yellow cards.

• In the first half, Atlanta United FC wins about 27% of their matches, while Toronto FC wins around 17%.
• Their last game was won by Toronto FC, with a 2-goal lead.
• When leading by 1-0 at home, Atlanta United FC tends to win 57% of the time. Similarly, Toronto FC wins about 50% of their away games when they have a 0-1 lead.
• If Atlanta United FC is trailing 0-1 at home, they managed to turn the game around 16% of the time, whereas Toronto FC recovers from a 1-0 deficit during away games 8% of the time.
• Atlanta United FC has exhibited better performance than Toronto FC in the MLS.
• Over the last 5 matches, Atlanta United FC has a stronger record than Toronto FC.
• Against Atlanta United FC in all formats, Toronto FC has only been beaten once in the last 5 matchups.
• In their previous 5 encounters, Toronto FC has 2 victories, Atlanta won once, and two resulted in draws.
• In recent MLS clashes, Toronto FC has lost only once to Atlanta United FC in their last 5 outings.
• From their last 5 MLS games against Toronto FC, Atlanta United FC has secured just 1 victory.
• On average, Atlanta United FC scores 1.6 goals per match against Toronto FC, who typically retaliates with 1.8 goals.
• The average total goals in games between Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC is 3.4.
• The first half of fixtures between Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC typically sees an average of 0.8 goals.
• When playing at home, Atlanta United FC, on general, scores 2.13 goals while Toronto FC manages 0.67 goals when playing away.