After recording defeats in the midweek, Atlanta United and Orlando City will be looking to climb into the top four in Saturday's MLS Eastern Conference tie at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta, currently sixth on the standings table with 35 points from 23 games, could have possibly gone third if not for their 2-1 defeat against New England Revolution.
Meanwhile, Orlando City saw their four-match unbeaten run as they slipped to seventh spot following their 4-0 away loss to Real Salt Lake.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Atlanta United vs Orlando kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 15, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
The Major Soccer League (MLS) game between Atlanta United and Orlando City is scheduled for July 15, 2023, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm EDT in the United States (US).
How to watch Atlanta United vs Orlando online - TV channels & live streams
 | Apple TV | Watch here |
The game will be available to stream live online through Apple TV.
GOAL will also have live updates of the game on its Live Match Center page.
Team news & squads
Atlanta United team news
Georgios Giakoumakis has a hamstring injury, while Erik Lopez is out with an ankle problem, meaning Miguel Berry continues up front.
With United States' exit from the Concacaf Gold Cup, Miles Robinson is back in contention for the hosts, whereas Machop Chol would also be hoping for a nod in the XI after scoring in the New England loss.
Atlanta United possible XI: Guzan; Abram, Purata, Hernandez; Wiley, Sejdic, Sosa, Lennon, Wolff, Almada; Berry.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Diop, Westberg, Guzan, Reyes |
| Defenders: | Robinson, Abram, Purata, Cobb, Wiley, Gutman, Lennon, Hernandez, McFadden |
| Midfielders: | Sosa, Ibarra, Sejkdic, Alonso, Rossetto, Fortune, Carleton, Almada, Firmino, Etienne Jr., Mosquera |
| Forwards: | Brennan, Araujo, Chol, Wolff, Berry, Conway |
Orlando team news
With Orlando boss Oscar Pareja already dealing with the long-term injury victim Abdi Salim, Michael Halliday and Adam Grinwis have been ruled out with a thigh concern and concussion, respectively.
In midfield, eight-assist man Martin Ojeda should have a role to play behind Duncan McGuire as the lone striker up front.
Orlando possible XI: Gallese; Smith, Carlos, Jansson, Santos; Araujo, Cartagena, Angulo, Pereyra, Torres; McGuire.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Gallese, Stajduhar, Otero |
| Defenders: | Schlegel, Carlos, Jansson, Williams, Petrasso, Santos, Smith, Freeman |
| Midfielders: | Araujo, Cartagena, Juninho, Martins, Thorhallsson, Granados, Pereyra, Loyola, Ojeda, Gonzalez, Angulo, Torres, Mohammed |
| Forwards: | Kara, Enrique, McGuire, Lynn |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2023 | Orlando City 1-1 Atlanta United | MLS |
| September 15, 2022 | Orlando City 0-1 Atlanta United | MLS |
| July 18, 2022 | Atlanta United 1-1 Orlando City | MLS |
| September 11, 2021 | Atlanta United 3-0 Orlando City | MLS |
| July 31, 2021 | Orlando City 3-2 Atlanta United | MLS |