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FC Dallas vs Atlanta United FC Prediction, 9/2/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 8/31/2023

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Game: FC Dallas vs Atlanta United FC

Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023

Location: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX

TV: Apple TV

Odds/Point Spread: Dallas (+128) Atlanta (+206)

Toyota Stadium is where the 5 Stripes (11-8-8) will meet FC Dallas (9-6-10) on Saturday. FCD opens at +128 while the 5 Stripes are at +206. The betting total comes in at 2.5. The goalies protecting the net are Maarten Paes for Dallas and Brad Guzan for Atlanta.

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The Toros are 28th when talking about xG having 25.2, and the squad's expected goals against are at 27.2. Dallas has allowed 28 goals while surrendering 1.12 goals per 90 min, and their opponents have tallied 98 SoT against them. Their goal differential is currently at -1 by means of 27 goals scored and 28 goals relinquished. They have recorded 6 clean sheets, which puts them at a percentage of 24.0% the year. FC Dallas has earned 72 SVs and also hold a SV percentage of 72.4 the season. Dallas is sitting with 56 yellow card warnings on the season and also 2 red cards. On the season, the club is averaging 1.32 pts per match (33 points) and also sit at 13th in soccer with 24 assists.

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The United have put together an average of 1.52 points per contest while earning 30 assists and 3 red cards. The United have compliled a shut out rate of 29.6% so far this season and also 60 yellow card cautions. Atlanta has a ranking of 8th when it comes to goals surrendered with 41, and the squad's goal differential is at 8. On the season, the United have a save % of 60.2 (98 shots on target against), and sit at 7th in soccer with 41 points. Their goals against/90 minutes is currently at 1.52 in addition to 58 saves, and they have compiled 8 shut outs. Atlanta United FC has accounted for 49 goals and their goals expected this season is 38.4.

The man who is expected to protect the net for Dallas will be Maarten Paes. Paes (107-78-94 mark during his career) has tallied 66 shutouts, which leaves him with a 23.8% shutout percentage. The goalie born in the Netherlands has faced 1,274 shots tried at him in 277 starting assignments. His goals against per 90 minutes is 1.32 (366 total goals surrendered) and he has a save % of .716. Paes has been on the pitch a total of 25,052 minutes and has 912 stops in his career.

Brad Guzan is expected to look after the goal for Atlanta. He has conceded 0.91 goals per 90 mins and he has a record of 76-42-54. Guzan has recorded 54 shutouts and has seen 488 shots against him in 15,429 career mins. In his pro soccer career, Guzan has surrendered 156 goals and has tallied 338 stops in 172 starts. He has a save % of .693 and his clean sheet rate is currently at 31.4%.

Alan Velasco is a player who can make a difference on the pitch for Dallas. The forward representing Argentina has earned 9 goals in 5,656 minutes played. Velasco has been in the starting lineup in 67 outings thus far in his career and he accounts for 0.14 goals per 90 minutes. He has totaled 12 assists while earning 18 yellow cards during his pro soccer career.

Atlanta has an attacker in Thiago Almada, who pesters opposing defenses. The midfielder born in Argentina has totaled 8,089 mins while scoring 26 goals. He currently averages 0.29 goals per 90 mins and has been given a starting assignment in 85 games thus far in his career. He has 11 yellow card warnings so far in his career and has assisted on a goal 25 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Dallas (+128)

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