A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United's 2-1 win against Chicago on Saturday at Toyota Park:

1st

Goal for Ezequiel Barco. It came in the 57th minute.

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2.44

Points per game for Atlanta United, the highest ratio in MLS this season.

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3

Road wins for Atlanta United this season. It won four games on the road last season.

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4th

Start for Franco Escobar this season. He started the first three games before sustaining a concussion.

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5

Assists for Miguel Almiron this season.

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7

Goals for Josef Martinez this season.

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8

Games unbeaten for Atlanta United.

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10

Shots for Atlanta United, six on goal.

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13

More goals scored than goals allowed by Atlanta United, which is the biggest difference in MLS this season.

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14

Shots for Chicago, three on goal.

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20

Crosses for Chicago.

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22

Points this season, which puts them first in the East.

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23

Goals scored this season, which leads MLS.

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26

Goals in 29 games in MLS for Martinez.

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50.3

Percent of the possession was controlled by Atlanta United.

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58.6

Percent of the duels were won by Atlanta United.

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15,024

Tickets sold and distributed for Saturday’s game.

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