Atlanta United vs Montreal Impact Predictions

Atlanta United were beaten on their return to MLS action after progressing through two rounds of the US Open Cup and on Saturday they face a Montreal Impact side looking for a third straight league win. The visitors weren’t involved in the US Open Cup, for obvious reasons, and this weekend they play away from home for the first time since late May when they lost 4-2 at LAFC.

Endoh handed Toronto the lead in the very first minute at home to Atlanta United but a penalty from Gonzalo Martinez and a goal from Gressel saw the visitors move 2-1 in front. Pozuelo equalised for the Canadians in the twenty-seventh minute and the two sides went in at the break level. However, a more tentative second half produced just one goal deep into stoppage time where Pozuelo made himself the hero by converting a penalty to hand Toronto all three points.

Montreal Impact took the lead in the twenty-eight minute through Okwonkwo at home to Portland Timbers but early in the second forty-five Conechny equalised for the visitors. The hosts had more of the possession and created more goalscoring opportunities and deservedly won the game 2-1 thanks to Okwonkwo’s second goal of the game in the sixty-sixth minute.

The head to head record between these two clubs and both teams performances over the last month or so point towards over 2.5 goals being scored and both teams scoring on Saturday, and we’re backing Atlanta United to claim all three points. Both teams scored and over 2.5 goals were produced in three of the previous four encounters between these two clubs, and Atlanta United have won their last three matches against Montreal Impact. Both teams scored and over 2.5 goals were produced in four of Atlanta United’s last six and four of Montreal Impact’s last five matches. Atlanta United have won four of their last five matches in league and cup and Montreal Impact lost their last away game 4-2 against LAFC, which is another reason why we’re backing a 2-1 win for Atlanta United this weekend.

Martínez top scores for the hosts this season with ten MLS goals but is currently away on international duty with Venezuela, while Taïder leads the way for Montreal Impact with seven goals from midfield. We’re confident that both teams will score and over 2.5 goals will be produced on Saturday, and have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1 to the home side. Atlanta United have a good record against their guests and head into Saturday’s game as the form favourites.