Major League Soccer: DC United vs Atlanta United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 25 match between DC United and Atlanta United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

DC United and Atlanta United will be desperate for points this coming Sunday, as both are very eager to escape their current disappointing position. The question is, whether either team has the guts to go all-out pursuing an important win, or a cautious draw is on the cards instead?

DC United approach round 25 as number 12 in the Major League Soccer table with 25 points on their account so far. With 22 rounds behind them, Atlanta United have amassed 22 points, placing them as number 14 in the standings.

Team form: DC United vs Atlanta United

DC United Form

DC United only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 0-3 and 3-1 against New England Revolution and Charlotte FC respectively. At least they managed a 0-0 draw with Los Angeles FC. DC United just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Major League Soccer matches at the Audi Field. They also drew four and lost one of these six encounters, in which they scored nine and conceded 11 goals.

Atlanta United Form

In their previous three matches, Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1, lost 0-2 against Charlotte FC and drew 2-2 with Inter Miami CF. Atlanta United only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 13 goals to nine.

Betting stats and facts for DC United and Atlanta United

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between DC United and Atlanta United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: DC United vs Atlanta United

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Tai Baribo brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, DC United will start him against Atlanta United, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Tristan Muyumba, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Popular markets: DC United vs Atlanta United

Full-time result

DC United won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing four as well. Atlanta United won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost five in this run. Astonishingly, Atlanta United failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 18 matches. DC United have not lost to Atlanta United in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

DC United scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Atlanta United scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive away games Atlanta United played. DC United managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Atlanta United were first on target in three of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of DC United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Atlanta United, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches.