- Toronto FC have a similarly slow and patient playing style, but can be more expansive with the ball, and are slightly more likely to win this match.
- Toronto are more dangerous at home, but have been inconsistent in the first weeks of the 2025 campaign and are still developing an identity in the post-Italian Designated Players era.
Stalemate on the horizon in Toronto
With Atlanta United occupying 13th place in the Eastern Conference of MLS, the winners of Saturday’s meeting would boost their playoff ambitions, while the losers risk further separation from contention.
These two sides have a long history in MLS, having played each other several times since 2017, with a historically balanced head-to-head record in regular-season games.
In this Toronto FC vs Atlanta United preview, it’s clear that the games between the two clubs have been full of drama and entertainment.
Toronto are a little more probable favorites in the betting at +155, than Atlanta at +210, with the bookmakers and pundits struggling to settle on a clear favorite for this clash between two struggling outfits, and the Toronto FC vs Atlanta United odds reflecting that uncertainty.
With neither side possessing real momentum, a tie could be in the cards, according to our Toronto FC vs Atlanta United prediction.
Both sides are in transition, and this fixture could be crucial
Toronto FC are in a transitional period and Atlanta United desperately need points to remain in the playoff hunt, so there’s pressure on both managers to get a result this weekend, as any slip up could see a change in the dugout before the end of the week. Atlanta are certainly the more exciting side, playing the good soccer of Ronny Deila, who seems to have adapted quickly to MLS.
They’ve played with and without the ball, and have looked to move it quickly when they’ve had it. Deila has made a few tweaks of late that have seen Atlanta look a lot more solid in their own half, and perhaps less threatening at the other end of the pitch, but there’s been no disguising their defensive shortcomings, or their lack of consistency in attack.
Brooks Lennon’s pace and quality are usually the spark for Atlanta’s attacking play, and his set-piece deliveries can be deadly. New signing Latte Lath will surely get his chance up front after his $22 million arrival from Middlesbrough, and his adaptability to MLS will be a major storyline to follow this season. The Toronto FC vs Atlanta United prediction for this crucial matchup is tough, given both sides’ inconsistent form and need for points.
Toronto are more reliable at BMO Field
Toronto have been at their best with the ball this year, but have the advantage at BMO Field, where they’re more settled. The Toronto FC vs Atlanta United prediction is strongly influenced by Toronto's home form, which makes this match particularly interesting from a betting standpoint.
Toronto have been a slow, patient team, and Federico Bernardeschi is usually their catalyst for creativity, while Lorenzo Insigne, if he plays, will always have the capacity to unlock any game.
But Toronto are a more measured and pragmatic team than Atlanta, and this should be a clash between Atlanta’s adaptive possession and a more patient, methodical approach. The high temperatures and humidity could play a part in the second half, making the game sluggish.
If you’re looking for Toronto FC vs Atlanta United betting tips, note that the matchup of Atlanta’s adaptive possession and Toronto’s structured pragmatism should mean that neither are able to dominate and the best bet could be a score draw.
Atlanta have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 MLS games, scoring 1.0 and conceding 2.2 goals per match on average. Toronto are a bit more consistent and better defensively, but are even more in need of 3 points.
Given Atlanta’s lack of solidity and Toronto’s troubles in defence on the break, we’re going to take Both teams to score – Yes at -161 in this game, and look forward to a thriller.
