Toronto FC v Atlanta United

Toronto vs Atlanta United Preview

Another Eastern Conference will be played out at the BMO Field in Canada on Saturday when Toronto take on Atlanta United with Toronto looking to bounce back from last weekend's 2-1 defeat at New York City, while Atlanta United recorded a second win on the trot last weekend with a solid 2-0 home win against Orlando City which helped the visitors up into seventh place on the Eastern Conference ladder and Gonzalo Pineda's side will be seeking a third win on the trot here.

Prior to last week's loss in the Big Apple, Toronto had produced an encouraging start to this new MLS season as the Canadian outfit had opened their account with a point by way of a 0-0 draw away from home at FC Cincinnati which was then followed by back-to-back wins.

Recent victories against the likes of New England Revolution and Charlotte, both by 1-0 margins, have helped Toronto up into the early top seven pack in the Eastern Conference and although they tasted defeat for the first time last week, Toronto will be confident that they can return to winning ways when they get back onto their home patch for this clash.

This may be easier said than done though as the bigger picture shows Toronto have managed to register just two wins from their previous 11 games overall in the MLS, slipping to eight defeats in the process, but goals may feature as seven of Toronto's last 11 games have produced three goals or more.

Atlanta United started their new MLS campaign in dismal fashion as Gonzalo Pineda's side were handed an opening day 1-0 defeat away from home at the hands of Columbus Crew but the visitors have since bounced back in impressive style.

Back-to-back victories against New England Revolution 4-1 at home was followed by last weekend's 2-0 home win against Orlando City which has also helped Atlanta United up into the top seven placings of the Eastern Conference table.

However, it should be noted that both of Atalanta United's recent wins were recorded on home soil at their Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the bigger picture shows the visitors have managed to collect just three wins from their last nine matches overall in the MLS.

In addition, Atlanta United have also been handed no fewer than four defeats within this recent period of results as well, so perhaps the straight win markets should be avoided here but the goals market looks promising as five of Atlanta's last nine games overall have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Toronto v Atlanta United Verdict

Goals have been a common theme in previous exchanges between these two clubs as three of the last four meetings have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.65

Other side bets worth considering:

Atlanta Utd win @ 3.20

Correct Score: Atlanta Utd 2-1 @ 12.00