Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City square off for season opener

Sporting Kansas City vs. Atlanta United FC

Atlanta; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST

LINE: Atlanta United FC -129, Sporting Kansas City +335, Draw +279; over/under is 2.5 goals

Atlanta United begins the season at home against Sporting Kansas City.

United was 13-9-12 overall during the 2021 season while going 9-3-5 at home. United scored 45 goals a season ago while allowing opponents to score 37.

Sporting KC finished 17-10-7 overall and 8-7-2 on the road in the 2021 season. Sporting KC scored 58 goals a season ago, averaging 1.7 per game.

Sunday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Emerson Hyndman (injured), Dom Dwyer (injured).

Sporting KC: Felipe Hernandez (injured), Ben Sweat (injured).

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