Toronto FC hosts Atlanta United FC, tries to prolong 3-game home win streak

Posted October 14, 2021 7:00 am

By The Associated Press

Atlanta United FC (10-9-9) vs. Toronto FC (6-15-7)

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

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toronto FC +123, Atlanta United FC +204, Draw +256; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Toronto FC hosts Atlanta United FC aiming for its fourth straight home win.

Toronto FC went 13-5-5 overall in the 2020 season while going 7-2-3 at home. Toronto FC scored 34 goals a season ago while allowing opponents to score 30.

Atlanta United FC finished 6-13-4 overall during the 2020 season while going 2-6-2 on the road. Atlanta United FC scored 23 goals a season ago, averaging one per game.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. Atlanta United FC won the last meeting 1-0.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Toronto FC: Eriq Zavaleta (injured), Dom Dwyer (injured), Jozy Altidore (injured), Ayo Akinola (injured), Chris Mavinga (injured), Tsubasa Endoh (injured), Jordan Perruzza (injured), Ralph Priso-Mbongue (injured).

Atlanta United FC: Amar Sejdic (injured), Franco Ibarra (injured), Emerson Hyndman (injured), Jurgen Damm (injured), Erick Torres (injured).

___

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

Article Comments

Article Categories
Content Providers MLS Pro Sports Soccer Sports Sports Leagues Sports Types

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.