Match Preview: Atlanta United hosts New York Red Bulls for final regular season home match

First Touches

• Atlanta United will wear the 17s' Kit.
• Saturday is the club's annual match to raise awareness for pediatric illnesses. Learn more
• This is the final home match of Atlanta United's regular season. Following Saturday, they'll travel to face Orlando City SC for Decision Day.
• "It's going to be a fiesty game" | Brad Guzan speaks to the media about Saturday's match
• Atlanta United is still in contention to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Here are some scenarios ahead of matchday.
• Fullback Brooks Lennon is suspended and unavailable for this match due to yellow card accumulation. View the Availability Report presented by Piedmont
• Saba Lobjanidze ranks among some of the league's best wingers in key attacking metrics. Our latest stats deep dive

Playoff Picture

• Atlanta United current conference standing: 12th
• Points below the playoff line: Three below Toronto FC in 9th

View the Eastern Conference standings

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Honoring: Pediatric illness awareness, giving a voice to children and young adults that are fighting or have survived their battle with cancer. Learn more

Attending the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium? View our detailed timeline and things to do before kickoff

How to watch, listen and live stream Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls

• TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
• Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game and La Mejor
• Live stream: Watch on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV App or visit https://tv.apple.com/
• Follow along: Follow the match with real-time stats and play-by-play on our Matchday Hub Page

Two Meetings in Two Weeks

Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls have met before this season. Just two weeks ago, Atlanta United traveled to New Jersey for the first meeting at Red Bull Arena on September 21. The 5-Stripes earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw behind a season-high eight saves from captain Brad Guzan. The performance, which included a penalty kick save, earned the veteran goalkeeper a nod on MLS Team of the Matchday.

Overall, Atlanta owns a 2-10-5 all-time record against New York Red Bulls.

Players To Watch

Daniel Ríos (Atlanta United) - The Mexican striker on loan from Chivas has had a productive season for the 5-Stripes. He's recorded seven goals this season, one behind team leader Saba Lobjanidze. Ríos scored the lone goal for Atlanta United in the 2-1 loss to CF Montréal in the first of back-to-back home matches for the 5-Stripes. We'll see Saturday night if the striker can catch Saba and get himself on the scoresheet once again.

Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls) - After being out several months due to a leg injury, the veteran midfielder made his first start since June in New York’s 4-1 win over Toronto FC last weekend at BMO Field. Forsberg recorded a goal and an assist in the match, which brings the Swedish international's goal contributions to 11 in 17 matches played this season.