Major League Soccer: Nashville SC vs DC United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 12 match between Nashville SC and DC United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When DC United come to Geodis Park for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, Nashville SC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Nashville SC are currently looking at 23 points on their account, having played ten matches, leaving them two places off the current Major League Soccer leaders. Meanwhile, DC United find themselves as number 5 in the Major League Soccer with 15 points following 11 rounds.

Form: Nashville SC vs DC United

Nashville SC Form

Only a single draw prevents Nashville SC from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 0-1 defeat against Tigres, before drawing 0-0 with Philadelphia Union. They came up empty-handed once again when Tigres ran out as 1-0 winners. Nashville SC have been in potent form at Geodis Park, winning no less than five of the past six Major League Soccer matches here. They also hammered in 20 goals, while letting in ten as they also lost once.

DC United Form

DC United went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 4-4 draw against Red Bull New York. A 3-2 win against Orlando City followed, before they beat New York City FC by 0-2. In their last six away matches in the Major League Soccer, DC United won twice, while also recording three draws. They endured one defeat in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying six goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats for Nashville SC and DC United

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

Players in form: Nashville SC vs DC United

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

Betting markets: Nashville SC vs DC United

Full-time result

Nashville SC won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing two as well. DC United won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost three in this run.

Both teams to score

Nashville SC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, DC United only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. DC United managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Nashville SC were first on target in five of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Nashville SC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for DC United, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.