Jefferson Alfaro
After a long wait, the MLS kicks off its new 2023 season this Saturday with a great number of matches to be played on Matchday 1. One of those games is Atlanta United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes, a match in which the home team wants to get off to the best possible start against a team that has been good for them in their previous matches.
On this occasion, JefeBet has information on many sports and soccer leagues around the world, including this Atlanta United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes clash. So keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this match’s predictions and odds.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Atlanta United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes MLS Matchday 1 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 07:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Atlanta United (-190) / Tie (+350) / San Jose (+430)
- Asian Handicap: Atlanta United (-1, -115) / San Jose (+1, -104)
- Over/Under (3.5): Over (+138) / Under (-190)
- Both teams score: Yes (-157) / No (-120)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Bettiong on Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United had a campaign to forget in the last edition of this domestic tournament, as they failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing in eleventh place in the overall Eastern Conference standings. Their intention now is to try to improve their game strategy in this new season, and having an accessible opponent at first sight this weekend seems like the perfect opportunity to do so.
However, this squad played six preparation matches in 2023 but was barely able to win the last one they played against St. Louis City, which ended 1-2. What’s encouraging for them is that they tend to perform well when playing on their own field, a condition in which they only lost four of the 17 matches they played in 2022.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Brad Guzan; Andrew Gutman, Miles Robinson, Juan José Sanchez Purata; Thiago Almada, Matheus Rossetto, Brooks Lennon, Franco Ibarra; Luiz Araújo, Jackson Conway, Luke Brennan.
Betting on San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose had a different path before the start of the MLS 2023 season. Firstly, it was only active in five games. However, it showed a better version of its game, as it was defeated in only one of them (it has three wins and one draw).
These results, however, must be transferred to the official championship, especially after the dismal performance that dropped them to last place in the Western Conference in 2022.
This performance in the last edition was one to forget, as it was clearly reflected in the numbers obtained: eight wins, 11 draws, and 15 defeats.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): JT Marcinkowski; Tanner Beason, Paul Marie, Rodrigues, Miguel Trauco; Jackson Yueill, Jamiro Monteiro, Carlos Gruezo; Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse, Cade Cowell.
JefeBet Prediction
Few conclusions can be drawn from the preparation matches both teams played. At the end of the day, these matches help the players arrive at the official tournament in the best possible shape, both physically and tactically.
These teams have faced each other three times in their history, and all three matches have gone in Atlanta United’s favor, with the team scoring a total of 11 goals and conceding six.
Therefore, taking this hegemony into account, apart from the good records on their field, the home side is expected to get all three points in this MLS opener.
Prediction: Atlanta United Moneyline (ATL 2-1 JOS).
