New York City vs Atlanta United FC: match statistics
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New York City vs Atlanta United FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City plays Atlanta United FC in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Recent form
New York City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Atlanta United FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.39. Atlanta United FC scores 1.26 and allows 1.74. Games in this league average 3.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of New York City's games and 65% of Atlanta United FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 65%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlanta United FC has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.35 per game. New York City takes 11.6 shots per game, while Atlanta United FC takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Atlanta United FC leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). For Atlanta United FC, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.24 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
| New York City | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.31 |
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.
Atlanta United FC is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - New York City · 0.8 pts / game - Atlanta United FC
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 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - New York City · 1.26 goals / game - Atlanta United FC
New York City is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - New York City · 1.74 goals / game - Atlanta United FC
New York City scores in 81% of games (25 of 31 games), while Atlanta United FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 31 games).
Atlanta United FC scores in 71% of games (22 of 31 games), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 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 - New York City
Over / Under - Atlanta United FC
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 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - New York City · 1.16 pts / game - Atlanta United FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 26%. 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.
Atlanta United FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). 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
New York City
Atlanta United FC
* 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
| New York City | Liga | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.84 | 3.24 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 64% | • 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 64% | • 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 21% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 83% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from New York City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Atlanta United FC. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do New York City and Atlanta United FC play?
New York City face Atlanta United FC on October 28, 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 New York City vs Atlanta United FC?
New York City score 1.45 goals per game on average and Atlanta United FC 1.26. The MLS average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 68% of New York City's matches and 65% of Atlanta United FC's.
What form are New York City and Atlanta United FC in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Atlanta United FC 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Atlanta United FC?
The statistical background for New York City vs Atlanta United FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.