Preview & Prediction: DC United vs Atlanta United FC

In an upcoming MLS match, it’s DC United versus Atlanta United FC. DC United is grabbing an average of 1 point per game from their recent 5 matches. Their offense has been underwhelming, scoring just once in their last 5 games. However, their defense is commendable, with 3 clean sheets from the last five games. At home, they are currently unbeaten in 2 consecutive games. But their scoring struggle continues, with no goals in their last 2 games. This season, they’ve averaged 1.28 goals per game.

On the other hand, Atlanta United FC is performing better with an average of 2 points per game from their recent 5 matches. Their offense is much more aggressive, with 14 goals from their last 5 games, and they’ve scored in their last 9 games consecutively. Expect some goals here, with Atlanta’s last seven encounters culminating in 2 or more scores. They come into this game with a good run of form, unbeaten in 2 games, with just 1 loss in their last 5 matches, winning 3 and drawing 1.

Looking at their history, DC United and Atlanta United FC are meeting for the 18th time. DC United has so far triumphed in 7 matches while Atlanta United FC took the lead with 9 wins. They have drawn once. Matches between them averaged 3.29 goals, and both teams scored in 71% of these games.

So far this season, DC United is averaging 1.33 points for each home game, and Atlanta United FC is scoring 0.86 points per game in their away matches. Their last encounter ended with a 2 – 1 win for DC United. Considering their current form and historical trends, there’s sure to be some competitive football to look forward to.

Insights

• DC United are struggling with their scoring, having failed to net in 3 of their last 5 games.
• Despite the lack of goals, DC United’s defensive performances have been impressive, keeping a clean sheet in 3 out of their last 5 matches.
• Atlanta United FC are currently in good form with an average of 2 points per game from their last 5, and scoring consistently (14 goals over these games).
• Atlanta United FC’s games often see a high number of goals, with their last 7 matches all ending with two or more goals scored.
• The historical head-to-head record slightly favours Atlanta United FC, with 9 wins to DC United’s 7 out of past 17 encounters.
• However, the last match between these teams ended in a 2-1 victory for DC United.
• DC United have shown to be more effective on their home pitch, going unbeaten in their last two matches.
• On the other hand, Atlanta United FC have also managed to keep their form while playing away, not losing over two recent games.
• The goal average in the past games of these two teams is 3.29, indicating high-scoring encounters.
• Both Team To Score (BTTS) has occurred in a significant 71% of previous meetings between these clubs.
• At home, DC United have averaged 1.33 Points Per Game this season, compared to Atlanta United FC’s average of 0.86 Points Per Game in away matches.

Match Forecast

• The match will likely see many aerial duels, with DC United having a noticeable edge due to their strength.
• The game could have a lot of set-piece battles as both teams are strong at attacking and defending set pieces.
• Atlanta United’s strength in finishing scoring chances and shooting from direct free kicks could give them an upper hand, particularly considering DC’s weakness in defending against through ball attacks.
• DC’s tendency of making individual errors might expose them further against Atlanta’s capability of creating chances using through balls.
• Atlanta United, while strong at coming back from losing positions, might expose themselves to more goals if they concede first, as DC is known for protecting their lead.
• Atlanta’s weakness in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas could provide DC United with more opportunities for set pieces.
• There could be an interesting play style clash, with DC United preferring to attack through the middle and using long balls, while Atlanta United uses short passes and tends to play in their own half.
• Atlanta’s style of playing the offside trap could exploit DC’s weakness in avoiding offside.
• DC United’s weakness in defending against attacks down the wings might not be exploited much, as Atlanta United doesn’t usually rely on wing play.
• The clash will likely have a number of long shots taken given Atlanta’s preference for such a strategy.

Match Facts

• Matches between DC United and Atlanta United FC frequently result in a 1-3 score, with this outcome occurring in 3 previous matches.
• In the previous 7 encounters at DC United’s home ground, DC United emerged victoriously 4 times, while Atlanta United FC won thrice with no draws.
• In the 15 most recent meetings, DC United and Atlanta United FC have 6 and 9 victories respectively with no stalemates.
• In their encounters in the previous season, Atlanta United FC won both matches against DC United with scores of 3-2 at their home ground and 1-0 in an away game.
• Astonishingly, 38% of the goals scored by DC United usually happens in the 76-90 minutes mark of the game.
• Similarly, Atlanta United FC tends to score 32% of their goals within the 76-90 minutes timeframe.
• Notably, DC United has failed to achieve a win in their last 5 games against Atlanta United FC.
• In the current MLS season, DC United did not score in 2 of their 14 home games, and Atlanta United FC also drew blanks in 2 of their 14 away fixtures.
• This season, Atlanta United FC’s away record stands at 3 wins, 6 losses and 5 draws.
• DC United’s top scorer is Christian Benteke with 10 goals, while for Atlanta United FC, Giorgos Giakoumakis takes the lead with 14 goals.
• Mateusz Klich has the highest number of assists for DC United (6) and Thiago Almada leads Atlanta United FC with 12 assists.
• Atlanta United FC managed to net a goal in 6 successive matches.
• DC United is victorious in the first half of their matches 14% of the time whereas Atlanta United FC achieve this feat in 28% of their matches.
• In their last encounter, Atlanta United FC came out on top.
• During the previous match, Atlanta United FC won by 2 goals.
• Whenever DC United acquires a 1-0 lead at home, they secure a win 75% of the time.
• When Atlanta United FC leads 0-1 in an away match, they convert this lead to a win in 50% of the instances.
• If DC United trails 0-1 at home, they never manage to win. Similarly, a 1-0 deficit for Atlanta United FC in away games always leads to a loss.
• As of now, in the MLS, Atlanta United FC proves to be more competitive than DC United.
• The recent five matches show that Atlanta United FC is surpassing DC United in terms of performance.
• Atlanta United FC remains undefeated in the last 5 games against DC United in all competition.
• In the past five matches, DC United has never secured victory, while Atlanta United FC has won all encounters with no draws.
• In an average match-up against Atlanta United FC, DC United scores 1.2 goals while Atlanta United FC nets 2.4 goals against DC United.
• On an average, the total number of goals in meetings between both teams is 3.6, with the average goals in the first half being 0.8.
• Both teams failed to claim victory in their last MLS game.
• When playing at home, DC United typically score 1.57 goals whereas Atlanta United FC average 1.45 goals when they play away.
• DC United managed to stop their opponents from scoring in 3 consecutive matches.
• DC United has a 2-match streak without scoring any goals.