Atlanta United's hunt for three points continues as they host a struggling FC Cincinnati in the MLS at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.
Atalanta United are currently seeded sixth in the Eastern Conference with 11 points from their seven games. The home side are on a streak of two consecutive draws in the MLS and would be vying to change their fortunes in front of their faithful.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are in a slump of late as they are without a win in their previous three encounters. The visitors are currently a point above Atlanta in the table and a win could see them extend the gap between the two sides.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati kick-off time
| Date: | April 20, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati lock horns at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 20, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati online - TV channels & live streams
The MLS encounter will be available to watch on Apple TV in the US with highlights on MLS' Official YouTube channel and Apple TV's Highlights Programme.
Viewers can also get live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Atlanta United team news
Atlanta United have a host of players ruled out due to injuries with star forward Georgios Giakoumakis being one of them. The Greek international is currently nursing a knee injury that sidelined him from the clash.
The other absentees for the hosts include Stian Gregersen (knee), Jamal Thiare (hamstring), Derrick Williams (calf), and Xande Silva (groin)
Jamal Thiare has three goals to his name as he's been his side's biggest attacking asset in Giakoumakis' absence this term.
Atlanta United predicted XI: Guzan; Lennon, Cobb, Abram, Wiley; Muyumba, Slisz; Lobzhanidze, Almada, Etienne; Thiare
Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Guzan, Cohen, Westberg |
| Midfielder | Almada, Etienne, Slisz, Lobjanidze, Silva, Mosquera, Muyumba, McCarty, Firmino, Morales, Fortune, Torres |
| Defender | Abram, Wiley, Hernández, Lennon, Gregersen, Williams, Cobb |
| Forward | Giakoumakis, Thiaré, Wolff, Rios |
FC Cincinnati team news
American shot-stopper Roman Celentano and defender London Aghedo are both confined to the treatment room for Cincinnati because of an ankle and leg issue, respectively.
The visitors will bank on the duo of Luciano Acosta and Yuya Kubo to produce the goods in front of the goal with the duo boasting six and three-goal contributions, respectively.
FC Cincinnati predicted XI: Celentano; Murphy, Miazga, Keller; Yedlin, Jimenez, Bucha, Kubo; Acosta, Baird; Boupendza
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Celentano, Louro, Walters |
| Defenders: | Aghedo, Foster, Hagglund, Halsey, Keller, Miazga, Murphy, Powell, Robinson, Yedlin |
| Midfielders: | Acosta, Angulo, Barreal, Bucha, Nwobodo, Pinto, Valenzuela |
| Forwards: | Boupendza, Kubo, Ordonez, Santos, Baird |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2023 | FC Cincinnati 2-2 Atlanta United | MLS |
| 31 Aug 2023 | Atlanta United 1-2 FC Cincinnati | MLS |
| 14 Aug 2022 | FC Cincinnati 2-2 Atlanta United | MLS |
| 17 Apr 2022 | Atlanta United 0-0 FC Cincinnati | MLS |
| 8 Nov 2021 | FC Cincinnati 1-2 Atlanta United | MLS |