Atlanta United FC (3-2-0) vs. New York City FC (1-4-1)
, ; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: NYCFC +101, Atlanta United FC +261, Draw +248; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Jamal Thiare leads Atlanta United into a matchup with New York City FC after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire.
NYCFC is 1-2-1 in Eastern Conference play. NYCFC is 1-3 in games decided by one goal.
United is 3-2-0 in Eastern Conference games. United is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 29 shots on goal, averaging 5.8 per game.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Santiago Rodriguez has two goals for NYCFC. Kevin O'Toole has one goal.
Giorgos Giakoumakis has scored five goals for United. Thiare has two goals.
SEASON SO FAR: NYCFC: Averaging 0.7 goals, 4.2 shots on goal and 4.3 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.3 goals per game.
United: Averaging 1.8 goals, 5.8 shots on goal and 4.0 corner kicks through five games while allowing 0.8 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: NYCFC: Jovan Mijatovic (injured), Talles Magno (injured), Tomas Romero (injured), Maxi Moralez (injured).
United: Stian Gregersen (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
