New York City vs Atlanta United: preview and stats
MLSRegular season 2026Citi Field, Bronx
Scheduled
- New York City go into the match 12th in the table with 34 points; Atlanta United are 14th with 30.
- New York City in their last 5 matches: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
- Atlanta United in their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
- At home, New York City score 1.80 and concede 1.47 goals per game; 60% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Atlanta United score 1.07 and concede 1.47 goals per game; 46.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), New York City average 9.13 at home and Atlanta United 10.87 away.
- In the league they have met 20 times since 2017: New York City won 6, Atlanta United won 5 and 9 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 12th (Eastern Conference) | 34 | 30 | D-L-L-D-L |
| Atlanta United | 14th (Eastern Conference) | 30 | 30 | L-W-L-D-W |
Latest New York City matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Los Angeles FC | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Inter Miami | A | 0-2 (L) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Chicago Fire | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Atlanta United | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 18 Sept 2026 | New York RB | H | 0-1 (L) |
Latest Atlanta United matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Inter Miami | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | CF Montréal | A | 3-0 (W) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Cincinnati | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | New York City | H | 2-2 (D) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Portland Timbers | A | 1-0 (W) |
New York City at home vs Atlanta United away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| New York City (home) | Atlanta United (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 15 |
| Goals scored | 1.80 | 1.07 |
| Goals conceded | 1.47 | 1.47 |
| Over 2.5 | 60% | 46.7% |
| Both teams to score | 66.7% | 46.7% |
| Corners for | 5.20 | 5.13 |
| Match corners | 9.13 | 10.87 |
| Cards received | 1.33 | 2.20 |
| Match cards | 4.13 | 4.33 |
New York City vs Atlanta United, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 20 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2026 | Atlanta United 2-2 New York City | Regular season |
| 12 Jun 2025 | New York City 4-0 Atlanta United | Regular season |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Atlanta United 4-3 New York City | Regular season |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Atlanta United 2-2 New York City | Regular season |
| 6 Apr 2024 | New York City 1-1 Atlanta United | Regular season |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
New York City
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolás Fernández Mercau | 34 | 17 | 2.65 | 10 |
| Hannes Wolf | 29 | 6 | 1.30 | 4 |
| Andrés Perea | 23 | 3 | 1.19 | 2 |
Atlanta United
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Almirón | 23 | 6 | 2.73 | 0 |
| Aleksey Miranchuk | 28 | 6 | 2.00 | 1 |
| Tristan Muyumba | 30 | 4 | 1.08 | 5 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of MLS, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do New York City and Atlanta United play?
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 19:30 (US Eastern time).
Where is New York City vs Atlanta United played?
At Citi Field, Bronx.
What form are New York City and Atlanta United in?
New York City: D-L-L-D-L in their last 5; Atlanta United: L-W-L-D-W in their last 5.