Orlando City v Atlanta United: MLS betting preview, predictions, free tips & TV

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Orlando City host Atlanta United in a repeat of the US Open Cup semi-final that the Major League Soccer sides contested at the beginning of this month.

On that occasion Atlanta triumphed 2-0 and they should be hopeful of a similar success on their return to the Exploria Stadium.The visitors are top of the Eastern Conference and flying high having won five of their last six league games.

Frank de Boer's men are the defending champions and have forward Josef Martinez in red-hot form. Last year's Golden Boot winner is looking to score in a record 12 consecutive MLS games and should help his side pull off another convincing win.

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Orlando will hope to keep Martinez and the rest of the Atlanta attack at bay and will be buoyed by their recent form. James O'Connor's side are unbeaten in their last three but have traditionally struggled against these opponents, scoring one goal and losing all of their last four meetings.

Portuguese veteran Nani and fellow striker Tesho Akindele have both bagged nine goals but the Lions have generally struggled up front. Orlando have managed only 99 shots on goal, the fourth-lowest total in the league and the hosts don't seem up to causing an upset.

It is worth backing Atlanta to win without conceding as Orlando have failed to score in four of their last five home defeats.

Recommendation
Atlanta United to win to nil
1pt 7-2 Coral

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