Atlanta United FC hosts New York City FC, tries for 5th straight home win

Updated Oct. 18, 2021 3:15 a.m. ET
Associated Press

New York City FC (11-11-7) vs. Atlanta United FC (11-9-9)

Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: Atlanta United FC +158, New York City FC +145, Draw +259; over/under is 2.8 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta United FC hosts New York City FC looking for its fifth straight home victory.

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Atlanta United FC finished 6-13-4 overall during the 2020 season while going 4-7-2 at home. Atlanta United FC scored 23 goals last season and registered 17 assists.

New York City FC went 12-8-3 overall a season ago while going 5-5-3 on the road. New York City FC scored 42 goals last season while allowing opponents to score 30.

The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season. New York City FC won the last meeting 1-0.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Atlanta United FC: Amar Sejdic (injured), Franco Ibarra (injured), Emerson Hyndman (injured), Jurgen Damm (injured), Erick Torres (injured).

New York City FC: None listed.

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