Atlanta United FC vs. New York City FC 10/9/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

Atlanta United hosts New York City FC on Sunday in a MLS Eastern Conference fixture. Atlanta is 11th in the conference table at 10-10-13 on 40 points with a goal difference of -5. Atlanta has been eliminated from postseason contention. Atlanta lost to the New England Revolution last time out 2-1. Josef Martinez scored an equalizer in the 81st minute for Atlanta, but the Five Stripes gave up the winner to NE in the 85th minute.

Over the last three seasons, Atlanta United has missed the playoffs twice after being knocked out of contention last week following its loss to New England. Josef Martinez is the leading goal scorer for Atlanta with nine, while Ronaldo Cisneros is second with seven. The leader in assists is Thiago Almada with eight, while Brooks Lennon and Marcelino Moreno each have six.

New York City FC is third in the conference table at 15-7-11 on 52 points with a goal difference of +15. New York City FC is two points in front of the fourth place New York Red Bulls and must win or draw to ensure it keeps third place entering the postseason. New York City FC defeated Orlando City 2-1 in its most recent fixture last Sunday. Alexander Callens scored an equalizer for NYCFC in the 66th minute and Talles Magno scored the winner for NYCFC in the 81st minute.

New York City FC has won two straight matches following a stretch of winning only one match in 10 previous in MLS play with two draws and seven losses. The victory clinched a postseason berth for NYCFC. Talles Magno, Heber and Gabriel Pereira are the leading goal scorers for New York City FC with seven each, while Santiago Rodriguez is the leader in assists with 11.