🔊The upcoming clash between DC United and Atlanta United promises to be an exhilarating event, given the recent form of both teams and their ambitions in the standings. Both clubs find themselves at the lower end of the table, eager to improve their positions as the regular season draws to a close. Lately, they've shown inconsistent performances, struggling both offensively and defensively. A tense battle for points is expected, as neither side can afford to drop any. Tactical setups will be crucial: the home team aims to bolster their defense, while the visitors look to capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities.

Head-to-Head

The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 July 2024 and ended in a 3-3 draw. Here's a comparison of the statistics from that match (with Atlanta United as the home team):

• possession: 48% vs 52%;
• corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
• fouls: 12 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
• shots on target: 5 vs 6.

📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between D.C. United and Atlanta United:

• 19 matches played;
• home team wins – 8, away team wins – 10, draws – 1;
• goals scored – 28 for D.C. United, 35 for Atlanta United;
• average goals in the first half – 1.37, second half – 1.95;
• average total goals per match – 3.32.

DC United Team Overview

The last official match took place on in the MLS, with D.C. United as the home team and Nashville as the visitors. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.

Here are the match statistics (D.C. United vs Nashville):

• possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
• corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
• fouls: 14 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
• shots on target: 1 vs 2.

D.C. United are navigating a challenging stretch this season, currently sitting 12th in the league with only two wins in their last ten matches. The team frequently makes defensive errors, conceding nearly two goals per game, which hampers their ability to climb the standings. However, there are certain strengths within the squad: their ability to control possession enables them to create scoring opportunities. Their recent high-scoring game against Atlanta highlighted the team's attacking potential when conditions are favorable.

Atlanta United Team Overview

The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS, with Columbus Crew hosting Atlanta United. The game ended 3-1.

Here are the match statistics (Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew):

• Possession: 37% vs 63%;
• Corners: 3 vs 7;
• Fouls: 12 vs 4;
• Yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
• Shots on target: 2 vs 10.

Atlanta United are currently positioned 14th in the standings and continue to struggle on the road. Their vulnerabilities are particularly evident away from home, where they have endured seven consecutive matches with low scoring output—a significant issue. Their average goal tally remains modest, at about one goal per game, while they concede over two. Nevertheless, Atlanta maintain their fighting spirit through effective counterattacking plays.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 19;
• First-half wins at home for hosts – 1; for visitors away – 3; number of draws – 5;
• Average first-half total: 1.37;
• Today's home team scores on average 0.63, while the visitors net 0.74.

First-Half Stats: DC United (home) vs Atlanta United (away)

• matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 9;
• wins: 2 (18.18%) vs 0 (0%);
• losses: 5 (45.45%) vs 6 (66.67%);
• draws: 4 (36.36%) vs 3 (33.33%);
• Average goals scored: 1.45 vs 1;
• Average goals conceded: 1 vs 1.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• wins: 2 vs 2;
• losses: 5 vs 6;
• draws: 3 vs 2;
• Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored – 0.3, conceded – 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored – 0.4, conceded – 1).

• Atlanta United conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (MLS).

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 19;
• home team wins – 8, away team wins – 10, draws – 1.

Statistics: DC United vs Atlanta United

• matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
• wins: 4 vs 4;
• win percentage: 20% vs 21%;
• losses: 10 vs 10;
• draws: 6 vs 5.

Last 10 matches:

• wins: 2 vs 2;
• losses: 5 vs 6;
• draws: 3 vs 2.

• DC United won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games against Atlanta United.
• DC United won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games against Atlanta United (MLS).

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• today's home team scores on average - 1.47, the guests - 1.84;
• average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.32;
• both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 4.

Statistics: DC United vs Atlanta United

• average total in the tournament: 2.8 vs 3.11;
• average total goals scored: 0.85 vs 1.16;
• average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.42;
• average total in the 2nd half: 0.3 vs 0.74;
• DC United: average total at home in the tournament -  0.82;
• Atlanta United: average total away in the tournament - 0.56;
• last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 0.83) vs 1.1 (away - 0.5).

• DC United have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 home games against Atlanta United (MLS).
• DC United have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games (MLS).

Prediction on corners

H2H

• average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.16 (5.21 - for home team and 4.95 - for away team);
• average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.66 (6.22 - for home team and 4.44 - for away team).

DC United: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.95; at home field - 4.91;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 5.17.

Atlanta United: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.74, away - 4.11;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 4.5.

• Atlanta United have taken under 4.5 corners in last 6 away games against DC United (MLS).

Prediction on cards

H2H

• average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.9 (1.95 for home team and 1.95 for away team);
• average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.33 (2 for home team and 2.33 for away team).

DC United: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.7; at home - 3.09;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.5.

Atlanta United: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.89, away - 1.89;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.17.

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 19;
• both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
• on the home team’s field - 4 times.

Statistics: DC United vs Atlanta United

• number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
• number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 11;
• number of BTTS matches for DC United at home – 6 (55%);
• number of BTTS matches for Atlanta United away – 4 (44%).

Last 10 matches:

• number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
• BTTS matches for DC United at home – 3 (50%);
• BTTS matches for Atlanta United away – 3 (50%).