Atlanta United FC vs New York City: match statistics
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Atlanta United FC vs New York City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlanta United FC plays New York City in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026.
Recent form
Atlanta United FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. New York City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlanta United FC scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.65. New York City scores 1.50 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Atlanta United FC's games and 65% of New York City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 50%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlanta United FC has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.35 per game. Atlanta United FC takes 12.9 shots per game, while New York City takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlanta United FC leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. New York City leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlanta United FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For New York City, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Atlanta United FC | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
New York City is 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.5 goals / game - New York City
New York City is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.65 goals / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.31 goals / game - New York City
Atlanta United FC scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 games), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 games).
New York City scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 games), while Atlanta United FC keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlanta United FC
Over / Under - New York City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
New York City is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Atlanta United FC · 1.62 pts / game - New York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlanta United FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 31%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Atlanta United FC
New York City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Atlanta United FC | Liga | New York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.81 | 3.21 | ▼ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | • 62% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 21% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 78% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 82% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Atlanta United FC and New York City play?
Atlanta United FC face New York City on September 26, 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlanta United FC vs New York City?
Atlanta United FC score 1.15 goals per game on average and New York City 1.50. The MLS average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Atlanta United FC's matches and 65% of New York City's.
What form are Atlanta United FC and New York City in?
Over the last 5 games Atlanta United FC have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and New York City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlanta United FC vs New York City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.