The action resumes in the US Open Cup as Charlotte FC and Atlanta United go head-to-head in the round of 16 at the Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday. Both sides head into the game off the back of contrasting results, with Atlanta snapping their run of four consecutive league defeats at the weekend.
Charlotte FC continue to struggle for results in the new MLS campaign as they suffered a 4-2 defeat against Nashville at Geodis Park.
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Dean Smith’s men have lost three of their last four MLS matches, with a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on April 19 being the exception, a run which has seen them drop into fifth place in the Eastern Conference table.
Charlotte FC now turn their sights to the US Open Cup, where they kicked off their quest for a first-ever title with an emphatic 6-0 victory over USL League One outfit Charlotte Independence in the round of 32 on April 16.
Atlanta United, meanwhile, avoided an upset in their cup curtain-raiser a fortnight ago, when they fought back from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over MLS Next Pro side Chattanooga.
Gerardo Martino’s men journey to the Bank of America Stadium fresh off the back of a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC at BMO Field last Saturday, a result which saw their run of four straight MLS defeats come to an end.
Atlanta United are eyeing their second-ever US Open Cup crown, having clinched the title back in 2019, when they secured a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With five wins from the last eight meetings between the sides, Charlotte FC boast a superior record in the history of this fixture, two more than Atlanta’s three victories.
- Charlotte have won four of the last five clashes between the two teams, with a 1-0 defeat in September 2024 being the exception.
- Atlanta have lost six of their most recent eight competitive away games since the start of September, while picking up victories over Chattanooga and Toronto FC in that time.
- Charlotte are unbeaten in five of their six home matches this season, picking up four wins and one draw while scoring 18 goals and keeping two clean sheets.
Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United Prediction
Having secured a morale-boosting result against Toronto at the weekend, Atlanta United will return to cup action looking to keep the juggernaut rolling and put together a positive run of form.
While Charlotte have blown hot and cold this season, we predict they will make the most of their home advantage and come away with the desired result.
Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-1 Atlanta United
Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Charlotte to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in Charlotte’s last seven outings)
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes (Both sides have scored in six of the hosts’ last seven games)
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli