New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC Prediction, 4/6/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 4/5/2024

Game: New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024

Location: Citi Field in Queens, NY

TV: MLS Season Pass

The Pigeons (1-1-4) host Atlanta United (3-0-2) at Citi Field on Saturday. The goaltenders protecting the net are Matt Freese for New York City and Brad Guzan for Atlanta.

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NYCFC has conceded 8 goals while relinquishing 1.33 goals per 90 minutes, and opposing teams have recorded 24 shots on target on them. They have yet to get a clean sheet on the year. New York City has tallied 12 yellow card warnings on the campaign as well as 2 red cards. The Pigeons rank 26th for expected goals having 5.3, and their xGA sit at 8.7. This season, the squad averages 0.67 points per match (4 pts) and also are 28th in the league with 2 assists. This team's difference in goals is currently at -4 with the help of 4 goals compiled in addition to 8 goals surrendered. New York City FC has recorded 15 saves and they have a save percentage of 66.7 this year.

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So far this season, the United have a save percentage of 82.6 (23 SoTA), and they also are ranked 12th in soccer with 9 pts. The United average 1.80 points per match while earning 4 assists. Atlanta United FC has earned 9 goals and their goals expected on the season is 7.7. The United have accumulated a shut out % of 40.0% this year and 9 yellow card warnings. The club's goals against per 90 min is currently at 0.80 with 18 saves, and they have accumulated 2 clean sheets. Atlanta is ranked 1st in relation to goals given up with 4, and their goal difference is 5.

The man who will protect the net for New York City is Matt Freese. Freese (12-14-17 mark in his career) has totaled 10 shutouts, which gives him a 2330.0% shutout rate. The goalkeeper born in the United States has seen 189 shots attempted against him in 43 starting assignments. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.52 (64 goals given up) and he has a save percentage of 68.800. Freese has been on the field a total of 3,778 mins and has accumulated 127 stops in his pro soccer career.

Brad Guzan will look after the net for Atlanta. He has surrendered 1.40 goals per 90 mins while earning a mark of 146-103-170. Guzan has totaled 113 clean sheets while defending 1,897 shots attempted against him in 37,600 career mins. So far in his pro soccer career, Guzan has surrendered 586 goals and has 1,310 stops in 417 starting assignments. He sports a save % of 70.000 and his clean sheet rate is 2710.0%.

Talles Magno is one footballer who can make a difference on the pitch for New York City. Magno has started 99 contests so far in his pro soccer career and he scores 1.00 goals per 90 mins. The forward from Brazil has earned 18 goals scored in 8,331 mins. He has accounted for 11 assists while accumulating 1 yellow card in his pro soccer career.

Atlanta features a difference maker in Saba Lobzhanidze, who pesters opposing defenses. The forward from Georgia has been on the pitch for 15,002 professional minutes and he has scored 42 goals. He averages 0.00 goals per 90 minutes and has been in the starting lineup in 176 games thus far in his career. He has 3 yellow cards thus far in his career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 32 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take New York City

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