Charlotte FC backed to make home edge count against Atlanta United

Charlotte FC head into this match on the back of consecutive league wins and a strong recent home record. With Atlanta United taking only one point from their last four league games, the hosts look well placed to keep their momentum going.

By 7MTHScore Staff

Charlotte FC strengthened their squad this summer by signing former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin from Lens, although Wilfried Zaha has returned to Galatasaray after the end of his loan spell. In their last league match against the New England Revolution, Charlotte relied on a first-half winner from striker Idan Toklomati to edge a narrow home victory. However, left-back Souleyman Doumbia was sent off early in the second half after picking up two yellow cards and will be suspended for this match.

Atlanta United have also moved to improve this summer, bringing in centre-backs Julio Alonso from Atletico Mineiro and Paulo Diaz from River Plate in an effort to shore up their defence. At the same time, winger Luke Brennan has departed for Real Salt Lake. In their previous league game against Nashville, the shot count was similar, but midfielder Ajani Fortune and right-back Matthew Edwards both went off injured. Goalkeeper Lucas Hueso made only two saves all match, and the team eventually conceded late to lose narrowly despite a strong effort.

Charlotte FC will be without injured defender Hamady Diop, while defender Souleyman Doumbia serves a suspension. Atlanta United are missing defender Matthew Edwards and midfielder Ajani Fortune through injury, with no suspensions reported.

Charlotte FC beat the New England Revolution 1-0 in their last league outing despite finishing the game with 10 men, making it back-to-back league wins. They have also won their last two home league matches, and with their opponents struggling for form, they look capable of extending that run.

Atlanta United lost 1-0 to Nashville in their previous league game and have taken just one point from their last four league matches, underlining their poor run. They have also struggled for goals away from home, and this trip to face Charlotte FC leaves the visitors looking second best.

In the last six league meetings between the sides, Charlotte FC have won four and lost two. They won the most recent meeting 3-2, and that match produced nine corners.