Atlanta vs Orlando City prediction, H2H and probable lineups - May 29, 2025
Atlanta United
Orlando City
One of the featured fixtures of the next MLS matchday will take place this Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Atlanta United will host Orlando City. I’m backing a bet on goals in this clash, with solid odds for success.
Match preview
The 2025 season has been extremely challenging for Atlanta— the team is hovering near the bottom of the standings with just 14 points from 15 matches. Under the guidance of Ronny Deila, United have shown occasional flashes of brilliance, but defensive instability and poor finishing often undermine their efforts. However, their recent victory over a strong Cincinnati side (4-2) proved that Atlanta’s attack can still spring a surprise.
At home in Georgia, Atlanta play with a bit more confidence, but their results remain mediocre: three wins, three draws, and three losses. Deila prefers an attacking model focused on creativity and pressing, but the backline struggles to keep up with the MLS tempo. In the upcoming match against a powerful opponent, Atlanta will need to be more cautious at the back— otherwise, even home advantage might not be enough to save them.
Orlando are enjoying a confident MLS campaign, collecting 27 points to sit inside the top four of the table. Under Oscar Pareja, the Lions rely on a balanced approach: a rock-solid defense combined with lightning-quick transitions— a formula that works like clockwork. Their tally of 28 goals scored and just 16 conceded this season is a testament to their efficiency.
In their last outing, the Lions eked out a narrow 1-0 win over Portland, showcasing their ability to grind out results even in less-than-spectacular form. Their away record is less convincing— only two wins, four draws, and one defeat on the road— but the team rarely falters in crucial moments.
Probable lineups
- Atlanta: Guzan; Edwards, Williams, Abram, Amador; Fortune, Slish; Almirón, Miranchuk, Lobzhanidze; Latta Lat.
- Orlando City: Gallese; Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Brekalo; Pašalić, Atuesta, Araújo, Angulo; McGuire, Muriel.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first meeting, Orlando beat Atlanta 3-0 at home
- The "Total over 2.5" bet has landed in three out of the last five matches
- The "Both teams to score" bet has landed in two of the last five encounters
Prediction
Despite differing ambitions in the standings, this upcoming clash promises to be fiercely contested. Atlanta are traditionally strong at home and have the firepower to score, but Orlando are consistent and well-balanced. We expect goals from both sides, but a draw remains a real possibility given the hosts’ motivation and the visitors’ cautious away approach. Our pick: both teams to score at odds of 1.55.
