Austin FC vs Atlanta United

Current streaks

Recent form

Austin FC

Austin FC's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team experiencing a troubling run of three defeats in their last four Major League Soccer matches. The Verde and Black have struggled defensively, conceding a concerning 14 goals in their last six games across all competitions, including a heavy 5-1 defeat away to Vancouver Whitecaps. Despite this, Austin FC have managed to maintain a respectable 8th position in the league table with 16 points from 12 games. Their offensive output has been modest, scoring just six goals in their last six matches, with only one clean sheet during this period. The team's matches have tended to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, Austin FC's sole victory in their last five MLS fixtures came in a tight 1-0 win against LA Galaxy, showcasing their ability to grind out results when needed.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United are currently experiencing a concerning run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last six matches. The Five Stripes have endured a particularly difficult spell, suffering four defeats in their last five games, including a trio of consecutive losses against Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, and New England Revolution. Notably, two of these defeats were heavy 3-0 losses, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. With only three goals scored across their last six fixtures, Atlanta's attacking prowess has been significantly blunted, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. Their defensive frailties are equally apparent, conceding 11 goals during this period and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last nine outings. Sitting 14th in the league table with just 10 points from 12 games, Atlanta United face an uphill battle to turn their fortunes around and climb up the standings.

Recent home/away form

Austin FC

Austin FC's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with the team showing both strengths and weaknesses at their own ground. The Verde and Black have managed three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six home matches, demonstrating inconsistency in their performances. Notably, their most recent home fixture saw them edge out El Paso Locomotive 3-2 in a high-scoring US Open Cup match, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. Austin FC have struggled to maintain a consistent goal-scoring form, netting only six times in these six matches, with two clean sheets to their name. However, they've also conceded seven goals, including a concerning 3-0 defeat to Minnesota United in their penultimate home league game. The team's goal difference of -1 and the fact that both teams scored in only 33% of these matches suggest a tendency towards low-scoring affairs, with half of the games seeing under 2.5 goals.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the team currently on a concerning run of three consecutive defeats in Major League Soccer. The Five Stripes have failed to score in their last three league matches on the road, conceding eight goals in the process. Their only away victory in this period came in a friendly against FC Dallas, which was also their highest-scoring game, ending 3-2 in Atlanta's favour. Defensively, Atlanta United have struggled, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six away fixtures and conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their offensive capabilities, Atlanta United have managed to score only once in their last four away league matches, highlighting a significant dip in their attacking form on the road.