Atlanta United FC vs Philadelphia Union Prediction, 5/17/2025 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 5/14/2025

Game: Atlanta United FC vs Philadelphia Union

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: MLS Season Pass

The 5 Stripes (2-4-6) will take on the Zolos (7-2-3) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday. The 5 Stripes are priced at +102 while the Zolos are at -122. The total is 3. The goalkeepers protecting the net will be Brad Guzan for Atlanta and Andre Blake for Philadelphia.

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The United are 20th in the matter of xG with 15.6, and the team's expected goals against are at 18.9. The United have allowed 22 goals while conceding 1.83 goals per 90 minutes, and the opposition have a total of 64 shots on target against them. This team's difference in goals is -9 with the help of 13 goals tallied as well as 22 goals surrendered. They have 1 clean sheet, giving them a percentage of 8.3% for the season. Atlanta United FC has amassed 42 saves and they have earned a SV percentage of 65.6% over the course of the season. Atlanta has recorded 25 yellow cards on the campaign. On the year, this club averages 0.83 pts per fixture (10 points) and sit at 21st among MLS teams with 7 assists.

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The Union are sitting with an average of 1.9 points per match while amassing 21 assists and 2 red cards. The Union have a shut out percentage of 41.7% on the campaign as well as 28 yellow card cautions. Philadelphia Union sits at 4th for goals surrendered with 12, and the team's goal differential is at 11. For the season, the Union have a save percentage of 66.7% (36 SoT against), and they also are ranked 4th in MLS with 23 points. Their goals against per 90 min is currently at 1.00 in addition to 24 saves, and they have accounted for 5 shut outs. Philadelphia has recorded 23 goals and the team's expected goals for the season is 19.7.

The guy who is expected to defend the goal for Atlanta will be Brad Guzan. Guzan has seen the field for a total of 25,913 mins and is sitting with 894 saves so far in his pro soccer career. Guzan (114-76-99 mark in his career) has earned 84 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 29.2%% clean sheet percentage. The keeper born in the United States has seen 1,274 shots tried at him in 289 career starts. His goals against per 90 minutes is 1.31 (377 goals allowed) and he is the owner of a save percentage of 70.2%.

Andre Blake will reside in front of the net for Philadelphia. Thus far in his career, Blake has conceded 305 goals and has accumulated 765 stops in 255 starts. Blake has accumulated 80 shutouts and has seen 1,068 shots attempted against him in 22,706 career mins. He has earned a save % of 71.6% and his shutout rate sits at 31.7%%. He has allowed 1.21 goals per 90 while holding a record of 114-63-78.

Emmanuel Latte Lath is one member of the side to keep an eye out for Atlanta. The forward who is from Côte d'Ivoire has racked up 5 goals scored in 942 mins. Lath has been in the starting lineup in 11 contests during his career and he scores 0.45 G/90. He has totaled 1 assists while accumulating 11 pts during his pro soccer career.

Philadelphia features a game changer in Tai Baribo, who is known to give defenses fits. He has totaled 37 pts in his career and has helped a teammate on a goal 3 times. The forward born in Israel has been on the pitch for 2,340 professional minutes and he has scored 17 goals. He is averaging 0.64 goals per 90 minutes and has started 27 outings so far in his career.

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

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Atlanta United FC (-122)

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Pick:	Borussia Dortmund -2.5 (-135)
Start:	May 17, 2025 @ 9:30 AM
Expert:	Doc's Sports

Analysis:

Comp German Bundesliga Soccer Play from Doc’s Sports. Take Borussia Dortmund -2.5 (-135) over Holstein Kiel (9:30 a.m. EST, Saturday May 17) (Graded after regulation time - 90min - plus injury time) The last time these sides met at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, the home side cruised to a 5-0 victory. We feel that there is a great chance we see that type of match here. Dortmund is one point out of Champions League qualification, right behind Freiburg, and three points is crucial here. Holstein Kiel has already been relegated, so they have lost their fighting spirit here and will be preparing for their stint in the second division next season. The home side has won five straight and beat Wolfsburg 4-0 in their last home match. They should have a similar type game here, as they need these points badly and they will not leave anything to chance as they will attack early and often against an overmatched opponent. Read More Read Less

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