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MLS · Matchday 32

New York City FC vs Atlanta United Prediction, Match Preview & Stats

New York City FC crest New York City FC
vs
Atlanta United crest Atlanta United
Citi Field, New York, New York

Our picks

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  • Result Free pick New York City FC win
    Model probability 16% 11% 80%
  • Double chance Free pick New York City FC or draw (1X)
    Model probability 17% 55% 81%
  • More corners Free pick New York City FC
    Model probability 41% 49% 61%
  • Yellow cards Free pick Around the league average(league 3.9)
    Model probability Over 3.5 95%Over 4.5 89%Over 5.5 58%
  • Corners Free pick Around the league average(league 10.0)
    Model probability Over 8.5 48%Over 9.5 23%Over 10.5 12%

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Why this pick?

Our model goes with a New York City FC win, mainly because it rates the home side the stronger team over the long run while Atlanta United sit below the MLS average. The argument on the other side is Atlanta's recent attacking play, with shots flowing and plenty of time spent in the opposition box. What swings it back is a New York City defence among the strongest in the league on our ratings, conceding few shots and few clear chances across their last five. Home advantage adds to that. Nine draws in 20 meetings is part of why the call is moderate.

Match summary

New York City FC vs Atlanta United is the MLS Matchday 32 fixture at Citi Field on Wednesday 28 October 2026, and our model goes for a New York City FC win, with a home win-or-draw double chance.

Form guide

New York City FC

  • D 2-2 at Orlando City (A) MLS · 24 Oct
  • D 1-1 vs Los Angeles FC (H) MLS · 17 Oct
  • L 0-2 at Inter Miami CF (A) MLS · 14 Oct
  • L 1-2 at Chicago Fire FC (A) MLS · 10 Oct
  • D 2-2 at Atlanta United (A) MLS · 26 Sep

Atlanta United

  • L 2-3 vs Chicago Fire FC (H) MLS · 24 Oct
  • L 1-3 vs Inter Miami CF (H) MLS · 17 Oct
  • W 3-0 at CF Montréal (A) MLS · 14 Oct
  • L 1-3 vs FC Cincinnati (H) MLS · 10 Oct
  • D 2-2 vs New York City FC (H) MLS · 26 Sep

Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.

Attack and defence ratings

New York City FCAtlanta United
Attack 31 7 1.5 goals per match this season1.3 goals per match this season
Defence 86 24 1.4 conceded per match this season1.7 conceded per match this season

0 to 100 against this season's MLS clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.

1713Elo #220 Elo rating 1610Elo #322

Head-to-head

6New York City FC wins
9draws
5Atlanta United wins

20 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.

  • 26 Sep 2026 · MLS Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC
  • 12 Jun 2025 · MLS New York City FC 4-0 Atlanta United
  • 29 Mar 2025 · MLS Atlanta United 4-3 New York City FC
  • 17 Jul 2024 · MLS Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC
  • 6 Apr 2024 · MLS New York City FC 1-1 Atlanta United

MLS so far

#Team PWDLGoalsGDPts
12 New York City FC 31 81112 45:43 +2 35
14 Atlanta United 31 8617 39:54 -15 30

Positions in our table of 15 clubs, before kick-off. Full table

Match facts

Competition
MLS, Matchday 32
Kick-off
Venue
Citi Field, New York, New York
Since last match
New York City FC: 4 days (MLS)
Atlanta United: 4 days (MLS)
Next match
New York City FC: 2 days (MLS) later
Atlanta United: 3 days (MLS) later

Questions and answers

New York City FC vs Atlanta United prediction: who will win?

Our model picks New York City FC to win, and it is a call with a fair margin. The main reason is our long-run strength ratings of the two sides. Our double chance pick is New York City FC or draw.

What time is New York City FC vs Atlanta United and where is it played?

New York City FC vs Atlanta United kicks off at 23:30 UK time (23:30 UTC) on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at Citi Field, New York, New York. Local time: 19:30 (US Eastern time). It is a MLS match (Matchday 32).

What is the recent form of New York City FC and Atlanta United?

New York City FC have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are without a win in 5. Atlanta United have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have lost their last 2.

What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and Atlanta United?

New York City FC and Atlanta United have met 20 times in our records since 2010: New York City FC won 6, Atlanta United won 5 and 9 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-09-26, Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC.

Who is the referee for New York City FC vs Atlanta United?

The referee is Tori Penso. In the last 50 matches we have on record, Tori Penso has averaged 3.9 yellow cards per match.

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