New York City FC hosts Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United FC (8-17-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (8-12-11, 11th in the Eastern Conference)

, ; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: NYCFC -138, Atlanta United FC +314, Draw +296; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: New York City FC and Atlanta United square off in Eastern Conference play.

NYCFC is 6-10-7 in Eastern Conference games. NYCFC is 20-0-1 when it scores three or more goals.

United is 5-12-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. United has a 39-6-9 record in games it scores a pair of goals.

Wednesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The last meeting ended tied 2-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau has 15 goals and four assists for NYCFC. Luighi has two goals over the last 10 games.

Miguel Almiron has six goals and six assists for United. Breel Embolo has scored three goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: NYCFC: 10-7-13, averaging 3.0 goals, 12.3 shots on goal and 16.2 corner kicks per game while allowing 3.9 goals per game.

United: 12-9-9, averaging 4.2 goals, 10.2 shots on goal and 16.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 5.4 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: NYCFC: Arnau Farnos (injured), Drew Baiera (injured), Maxi Moralez (injured).