Atlanta United brings shutout streak into matchup against New York City FC

New York City FC (8-10-8, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (7-14-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: Atlanta United FC +117, NYCFC +199, Draw +257; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta United comes into a matchup against New York City FC after putting together two straight shutout wins.

United is 4-9-5 in Eastern Conference play. United is 6-0-0 when it records at least three goals.

NYCFC is 6-8-5 against Eastern Conference opponents. NYCFC ranks second in the Eastern Conference giving up 34 goals.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Aleksey Miranchuk has six goals and five assists for United. Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala has three goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau has scored 15 goals and added three assists for NYCFC. Axel Ojeda has one goal and five assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: United: 15-9-6, averaging 4.2 goals, 9.6 shots on goal and 14.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 5.1 goals per game.

NYCFC: 10-6-14, averaging 3.6 goals, 13.2 shots on goal and 13.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 3.6 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: None listed.

NYCFC: Arnau Farnos (injured), Drew Baiera (injured), Talles Magno (injured), Keaton Parks (injured), Kai Trewin (injured), Maxi Moralez (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.