Orlando City vs. Atlanta United: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Partner Authors Updated: Nov 23 2024 18:16

Orlando City were the only one of the Eastern Conference’s top four to progress from the first round of the playoffs. They cut it close too, losing their second clash with Charlotte on penalties before progressing by the same method in the third and final encounter.

Of the East’s first-round shocks, none were bigger than Atlanta United taking out title favorites Inter Miami. Atlanta finished ninth in the East, meaning they had to progress away to Montreal CF in the Wild Card before seeing off Lionel Messi and co.

Is their incredible run set to continue in this return to Florida?

Orlando City vs. Atlanta United betting picks and predictions

Tie or Atlanta United (+115)

Orlando City head into this contest as favorites to progress to the Eastern Conference final, while they’ve guaranteed themselves home advantage in the next two rounds thanks to the upsets elsewhere. A path has cleared for them to make a run to the MLS Cup final, but there are some concerns following their narrow win over Charlotte.

The hosts drew each of their last two games and they finished the regular season with a 2-1 home defeat to Atlanta United. In fact, Orlando City lost both contests between these two sides this season.

The visitors have the head-to-head edge here, having lost only once across their last seven meetings. Given the spirit they displayed in their clash with Inter Miami, Atlanta United to avoid defeat is the standout bet in this contest.

Atlanta United to win 2-1 (+1400)

While Atlanta to avoid defeat stands out, the Five Stripes are backed to produce another upset. Having beaten Inter Miami and Orlando City across their last three away trips, they are well positioned to continue what has been an incredible run in the playoffs.

The visitors finished the season with a flourish and now have lost just once in six games, winning four of those. Orlando City look vulnerable and their poor record in clashes between the pair points to an away win.

Both teams have scored in each of Atlanta’s last 10 matches and BTTS is appropriately priced as a result of that. While goals are on the short side, you can get great value on the visitors producing a 2-1 victory on Sunday.

Atlanta United have won 2-1 on four occasions this season and Orlando City have lost twice by that scoreline at home this term, so back a 2-1 victory at +1400.

Cesar Araujo and Stian Gregersen to be carded (+900)

This clash is expected to feature plenty of thrills and spills, with a high-scoring affair on the cards. We should see a flurry of cards too, with a player on each side standing out to end up in the referee’s notebook.

Orlando City’s Cesar Araujo has made 47 fouls across this MLS campaign, with only Wulder Cartagena’s 48 topping that within their squad. However, Araujo has 12 bookings to Cartagena’s seven. The defensive midfielder picked up 18 cautions across the last two campaigns and he’s stepped it up to another level in 2024, so he’s a great option to be shown a card.

For the visitors, Stian Gregersen has the most bookings with nine this term, while he’s committed 29 fouls despite limited appearances so far. He picked up 14 bookings in three seasons with Bordeaux and his discipline has been even worse in MLS.

This pair have received more bookings this season than any other player across both squads, so they make an appealing +900 double.

Orlando City vs. Atlanta United odds

Orlando City	-150
Tie	+300
Atlanta United	+400

Orlando City vs. Atlanta United player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Facundo Torres (Orlando City)	+140
Duncan McGuire (Orlando City)	+162
Luis Muriel (Orlando City)	+162
Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City)	+162
Jack Lynn (Orlando City)	+175
Jamal Thiare (Atlanta United)	+250

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.