Atlanta United FC vs New York Red Bulls: result 2-1 and analysis
Major League SoccerRegular Season - 19Kick-off on August 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM (UTC)Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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What was the result of Atlanta United FC vs New York Red Bulls?
Atlanta United FC won 2-1 on August 15, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 6′E. ForsbergNew York Red Bulls
- 69′T. MuyumbaAtlanta United FC
- 82′F. PicaultAtlanta United FC
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Atlanta United FC have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; New York Red Bulls have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Philadelphia Union(away) | 2-3 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New England Revolution(away) | 1-4 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Charlotte(away) | 2-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Nashville SC(away) | 0-1 | Major League Soccer |
| May 24, 2026 | Columbus Crew(away) | 0-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Orlando City SC(home) | 3-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Charlotte(home) | 0-2 | Major League Soccer |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Philadelphia Union(away) | 1-3 | Major League Soccer |
| May 24, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City(away) | 2-1 | Major League Soccer |
| May 16, 2026 | New York City FC(home) | 1-1 | Major League Soccer |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Atlanta United FC win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 New York Red Bulls win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 3-2 New York Red Bulls | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 31, 2025 | New York Red Bulls 2-0 Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Atlanta United FC 0-0 New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Atlanta United FC 2-1 New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer |
| Sep 21, 2024 | New York Red Bulls 2-2 Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer |
| Jun 24, 2023 | New York Red Bulls 4-0 Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer |
Last archived meeting: Atlanta United FC vs New York Red Bulls on Feb 11, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Atlanta United FC score 1.3 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; New York Red Bulls score 1.9 and concede 2.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta United FC | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| New York Red Bulls | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Atlanta United FC sit 15th in Major League Soccer (18 points from 20 matches) and New York Red Bulls sit 8th (25 points from 20 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 42 | 25 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 18 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
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