Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Orlando City vs Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Orlando City vs Atlanta United |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Exploria Stadium |
Match Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 Atlanta United
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 May 2025 |  Atlanta United vs  Orlando City |
3 – 2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 27 Apr 2025 | Orlando City vs Atlanta United |
3 – 0 | Spectrum Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 24 Nov 2024 | Orlando City vs Atlanta United |
1 – 0 | Spectrum Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Oct 2024 | Orlando City vs Atlanta United |
1 – 2 | Spectrum Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 17 Mar 2024 | Atlanta United vs Orlando City |
2 – 0 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Orlando City come into this with a mixed recent record, but their home win over Charlotte and the four-goal return against Inter Miami show they can still create chances and score in volume. Atlanta United have also been inconsistent, with two wins in their last five league games, but they have been beaten in three of those matches and have not kept things especially tight at the back.
With no xG data available, the clearest angle is the recent results and the head-to-head pattern, which has produced a few narrow scorelines either way. Orlando City’s predicted shape should give them enough structure to compete, while Atlanta United’s front line still looks capable of finding a goal. Match Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 Atlanta United
Form Guide & Team Overview
Orlando City
Orlando City’s recent league form has been uneven, with two wins and three defeats in their last five. The standout results are the 4-3 win away at Inter Miami and the 4-1 home win over Charlotte, while the losses to CF Montréal, DC United and Houston Dynamo show they have also been vulnerable.
That mix suggests Orlando City are capable of producing goals, but they have not been consistently reliable defensively. The fact they have scored four in one away game and conceded three in another underlines why their matches have been open in recent weeks.
Orlando City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 |  CF Montréal vs Orlando City |
2 – 0 | L | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  Inter Miami vs Orlando City |
3 – 4 | W | Chase Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  DC United vs Orlando City |
3 – 2 | L | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Orlando City vs  Charlotte |
4 – 1 | W | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Orlando City vs  Houston Dynamo |
0 – 1 | L | Exploria Stadium |
Atlanta United
Atlanta United’s recent league form is also mixed, with two wins and three defeats across their last five. Their best results are the 3-1 home win over CF Montréal and the 2-1 away win at Toronto, but they have also lost to LA Galaxy, New England and Nashville SC.
The pattern points to a side that can compete in spells but has not been steady enough to string results together. They have been involved in several close games, which fits a team that is competitive but still giving opponents chances.
Atlanta United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Atlanta United vs  LA Galaxy |
1 – 2 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Atlanta United vs CF Montréal |
3 – 1 | W | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Toronto vs Atlanta United |
1 – 2 | W | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Atlanta United vs  New England |
1 – 2 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Atlanta United vs  Nashville SC |
0 – 2 | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Orlando City
- Marco Pašalić (Hamstring Injury)
Atlanta United
- Miguel Almirón (Knee Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Orlando City (5-3-2)
Predicted lineup: Maxime Crépeau (Goalkeeper), Adrián Marín (Defender), Griffin Dorsey (Defender), Iago Teodoro (Defender), Iván Angulo (Defender), Robin Jansson (Defender), Braian Ojeda (Midfielder), Eduard Atuesta (Midfielder), Tyrese Spicer (Midfielder), Justin Ellis (Attacker), Martín Ojeda (Attacker)
Orlando City’s predicted 5-3-2 should give them a solid base, with the back five helping them stay compact when Atlanta United have the ball. It also leaves enough support for Justin Ellis and Martín Ojeda to work together in transition and attack the spaces behind the visitors’ midfield line.
Atlanta United (4-1-4-1)
Predicted lineup: Lucas Hoyos (Goalkeeper), Elías Báez (Defender), Juan Berrocal (Defender), Stian Gregersen (Defender), Tomás Jacob (Defender), Aleksey Miranchuk (Midfielder), Cooper Sanchez (Midfielder), Matías Galarza Fonda (Midfielder), Saba Lobjanidze (Midfielder), Tristan Muyumba (Midfielder), Emmanuel Latte Lath (Attacker)
Atlanta United’s predicted 4-1-4-1 should provide a clear screen in front of the defence, with Aleksey Miranchuk helping link midfield and attack. The shape also gives Emmanuel Latte Lath a central reference point, while the wider midfielders can support him if Atlanta United break forward quickly.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Orlando City | Atlanta United | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando City | Atlanta United | Justin Ellis against Elías Báez could be important because Orlando City will want Ellis to run at the left side of Atlanta United’s defence and test how well Báez handles direct pressure. |
| Orlando City | Atlanta United | Braian Ojeda against Aleksey Miranchuk looks like a key midfield duel, with Ojeda needing to disrupt Atlanta United’s main link player and stop him turning between the lines. |
| Orlando City | Atlanta United | Justin Ellis is key for Orlando City because he has been part of their recent attacking output and his movement can help turn their 5-3-2 into a threat on the break. |
| Orlando City | Atlanta United | Emmanuel Latte Lath is key for Atlanta United because he is the central attacking outlet in the predicted shape and gives them a direct route to goal. |
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