The upcoming match between DC United and Atlanta United FC in the Eastern Conference promises to be a thrilling battle. With a record of 3-3-5, DC United is up against Atlanta’s 3-4-3 record. According to BETMGM Sportsbook, Atlanta is favored to win with a line of -140, while DC has a line of +313, and a draw has a line of +313. The over/under for goals is set at 3.5.
Both teams have different strengths and weaknesses that they will bring to the table. Atlanta holds a 2-2-1 record against Eastern Conference opponents, with a +2 goal differential, scoring 7 goals while allowing 5. On the other hand, DC United holds a 2-2-1 record in conference games, with a -1 goal differential, scoring 6 goals while allowing 7. This game will mark their first meeting this season.
Some key performers for Atlanta include Giorgos Giakoumakis with five goals and Jamal Thiare with three goals in the last ten games. For DC United, Christian Benteke has eight goals and two assists, while Jacob Murrell has scored one goal in the last ten games.
In their last ten games, Atlanta has had an impressive run with a record of 4-2-4, averaging 1 goal per game while allowing .98 shots on target per game; while allowing .98 shots on target per game. Meanwhile, DC United struggled with their form in recent times as they lost four out of their last six matches; but still averaged .88 shots on target per game; and allowed .76 shots on target per game.
Players not expected to play due to injuries include Alexandre Silva and Jamal Thiare for Atlanta; William Conner Antley and Russell Canouse for DC United – information provided by Associated Press using technology from Data Skrive and data from Sportradar