On Saturday, August 31st, at 7:30 PM, the 9th place Atlanta United will travel to take on the 6th place Charlotte in MLS action. This match is being played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The line for an Atlanta win is sitting at +280 compared to -125 for a Charlotte victory. The payout for a draw is currently +300, and the over/under goal line is 3.5 goals. Atlanta has a record of 7-12-7, while Charlotte is 10-8-8 and has drawn their last three matches.
Atlanta United vs. Charlotte Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Atlanta United at Charlotte
- Where: Charlotte, NC at Bank of America Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 31st
- Betting Odds CLT -125 | ATL +280 O/U 3.5
Atlanta United Preview
Through 26 matches, Atlanta United has a record of 7-12-7, which has them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they have struggled, going just 2-7-4. Over their last four matches, they have gone 1-2-1. Following this match, they will return home to take on Nashville SC on September 14th. In the standings, they are currently four points behind Minnesota United FC.
Atlanta United has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, ranking 20th in MLS with 1.3 goals per match. Their top scorer is Saba Lobzhanidze, who has found the net six times, which is 46th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal, with 20, which is 36th in MLS. Overall, Atlanta is 12th in shots on goal and 8th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 42.3% of their matches this season.
Atlanta United's defense has been up and down over their last six matches, but they have been trending in the wrong direction of late. Over their last six matches, they have given up 13 goals (2.2 per match), including five goals to Real Salt Lake and two goals to both the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC. Overall, they are 13th in goals allowed per match (1.5), and they are 12th in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions. Brad Guzan is 10th in MLS with 77 saves, and he has four clean sheets this season.
Charlotte Preview
Through 26 matches, Charlotte has a record of 10-8-8, putting them in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been playing well at home, going 6-2-5, but have struggled on the road, posting a record of 4-6-3. Over their last six matches, they have just one win, going 1-2-3. Their most recent match was a draw against the New York Red Bulls on August 24th. Following this match against Atlanta United, they will hit the road to take on CF Montréal on September 14th.
The Charlotte offense has been led by Patrick Agyemang, who has scored seven goals this season, which is 42nd in MLS. Liel Abada has put 20 shots on goal, which is 41st in MLS. He has also scored four goals, which is 102nd in the league. Ashley Westwood has been the team's top playmaker, as he has four assists, which is 45th in MLS. He has also scored two goals this season. As a team, Charlotte is 28th in goals scored, 26th in shots on goal, and 23rd in passing percentage.
Charlotte's defense is currently 2nd in MLS, allowing just 1.1 goals per match. However, they have given up two goals to the league's top-scoring offense, Inter Miami CF. Overall, they have been solid, giving up just one goal in three of their last four matches. Keeper Kristijan Kahlina is 2nd in MLS with nine clean sheets. He is also 7th in saves with 84. Charlotte is 29th in blocked shots and 24th in interceptions.
Atlanta United vs. Charlotte Head To Head
In the only matchup between Charlotte and Atlanta United this season, both teams scored two goals. Atlanta had one more shot on goal than Charlotte, but the match ended in a draw.
Atlanta United vs Charlotte Free Pick
Even though Charlotte comes in as the 2nd best team in terms of goals allowed, we see this match between Atlanta United and Charlotte ending in a 1-1 draw. The money line for a draw is sitting at +300. Coming into the match, both teams are near the bottom of the league in terms of shooting percentage, with Charlotte coming in 21st and Atlanta United 28th. Our projections are giving Karol Świderski the best chance to score a goal for Charlotte, while Aleksei Miranchuk has the best chance to score for Atlanta United.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +300
