Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Tournament: Leagues Cup 2025 – Group Stage, Round 3
Status: Both teams eliminated from knockout contention
Atlanta United FC – Form & Key Insights
Atlanta United has endured a disappointing Leagues Cup campaign, losing both group-stage matches. Their defensive frailties and lack of cohesion have been exposed, and they’ll be hoping to salvage some dignity in front of their home crowd.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
L vs Necaxa (1–3)
L vs Pumas UNAM (2–3) – Blew a 2–1 halftime lead
Overall Form:
Winless in last 10 matches
Goals Conceded (Last 5): 13
BTTS: Yes in 6 straight matches
Key Players:
Thiago Almada – Creative spark, but isolated in recent matches
Brad Guzan – Veteran goalkeeper under pressure
Miguel Almirón – Needs to step up in midfield
Atlas Guadalajara – Form & Key Insights
Atlas Guadalajara has also struggled, losing both group-stage matches. Despite flashes of attacking promise, defensive lapses and disciplinary issues have cost them dearly.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
L vs Inter Miami (1–2) – Conceded a 96th-minute winner
L vs Orlando City (1–3) – Red card to Matías Cóccaro sealed their fate
Overall Form:
Lost last 3 matches
No clean sheet in last 17 competitive games
Goals Conceded (Last 5): 13
Key Players:
Matías Cóccaro – Scored vs Orlando, but suspended
Julián Quiñones – Atlas’s most consistent attacking threat
Camilo Vargas – Veteran keeper facing heavy fire
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
First-ever meeting between Atlanta United FC and Atlas Guadalajara
Atlanta has faced Mexican opposition 9 times: 3 wins, 6 losses
Atlas has not kept a clean sheet in 17 straight matches
Final Thoughts
This MLS vs Liga MX matchup may not impact the tournament standings, but it offers a chance for redemption and entertainment. With both teams eager to end their Leagues Cup journey on a positive note, fans can expect a spirited contest full of attacking football and emotional moments.
MATCH ODDS
Atlanta United FC + 100 Draw + 255 Atlas Guadalajara + 220
Over 2.5 – 170 Under 2.5 + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025
