Preview & Prediction: DC United vs Atlanta United FC

As DC United squares off against Atlanta United FC at home ground Audi Field, punters can anticipate a riveting clash. DC United enters this match as favorites with winning odds at 2.05, leveraging their home turf advantage. Having achieved 2 points from the previous 5 fixtures, both at home and away, DC United has had a decent run recently, with an average of 0.4 points per game. They’ve managed to score in 3 matches out of these and have notched up 5 goals in total. DC United has held their ground at home recently, remaining undefeated in 2 matches, and boasts an impeccable track record of scoring in every single home game this season.

On the other hand, Atlanta United FC, armed with 5 points from their last 5 matches home or away, has been averaging 1 point per game. They’ve had a successful run in terms of scoring, with the BTTS landing in 4 matches and tallying up 8 goals. On their end, the action is expected to continue with Atlanta United FC having had 3 or more goals scored in the last 3 of their games. In the past 5 matches they participated, both teams managed to score in 4 of these games, with BTTS landing in 10 of their season matches which is 59% of all their games.

Come Thursday on the 20th of June 2024, DC United and Atlanta United FC clash in the MLS. Their last face off ended in DC United win with a 2-1 scoreline. A look at the past reveals, out of 17 matches between these two, DC United secured 7 victories while Atlanta United FC bagged 9, with 1 ending in draw. In home matches, DC United’s form has been below average, whereas Atlanta United FC’s away performance has been equally lacking. Historically, matches between these two have seen an average of 3.29 goals, with both teams scoring 71% of the time. This season, DC United averages 1.33 Points Per Game at home and Atlanta United FC averages 0.86 Points Per Game away.

Based on these statistics, punters can anticipate lively match, with goals expected from both sides.

Insights

• DC United, despite not having won in their past 5 games, have a strong home performance, having not been beaten in their last two home games and maintaining a consistent scoring record at home.
• DC United has managed to score in each of their home games this season and have a streak of scoring in their last 9 home matches.
• However, DC United’s goal scoring ability seems to be wavering as they failed to score in 2 of their last 5 games.
• Both teams have seen BTTS (Both Teams to Score) in more than half of their games this season (72% for DC United and 59% for Atlanta United).
• Atlanta United FC have shown better recent form, gaining 5 points from their last five matches with a scoring record of 8 goals in those matches.
• Atlanta United FC are also currently unbeaten in their last two away games and the last three games they played ended with more than 3 goals scored.
• Atlanta United FC’s away form versus DC United’s home form could result in a high scoring game as seen in their past encounters, which averaged 3.29 goals.
• Historically, out of the 17 encounters between these two teams, DC United have a slight disadvantage having won 7 times compared to Atlanta United FC’s 9 victories, with one match ending in a draw.
• DC United have averaged 1.33 Points per game at home this season, while Atlanta United FC have averaged 0.86 Points per game in their away matches suggesting DC United has a slight home advantage.
• The last meeting between the two teams saw DC United secure a 2 – 1 win against Atlanta United FC.
• The odds tip slightly in favor of DC United with a win odd of 2.05, likely due to the advantage of playing at home.

Match Forecast

• Aerial duels between both teams would be interesting given DC United’s prowess and Atlanta’s strength in defending set pieces.
• Atlanta’s ability to finish scoring chances would likely exploit DC United’s weakness in defending against through ball attacks.
• There may be several free kicks since Atlanta United FC has a habit of fouling in dangerous areas, resulting in opportunities for DC United’s strong attacking set pieces.
• DC United might press the attack through the middle while Atlanta would attempt to maintain possession with short passes.
• Both teams are weak in avoiding individual errors, this could result in high unpredictability in the match’s outcome.
• As Atlanta tends to play the offside trap, DC United may struggle due to their weakness in avoiding offsides.
• Atlanta’s propensity for long shots might cause trouble for DC United, given their weak defense against attacks down the wings.
• Despite Atlanta’s strong comeback abilities, they may struggle if DC United takes the lead due to their strong track record in protecting it.

Match Facts

• The most typical outcome of games between DC United and Atlanta United FC has been 1-3, with 3 such results occurring to date.
• In the 7 most recent home games for DC United against Atlanta United FC, DC United has clinched victories 4 times, with no draws. Meanwhile, Atlanta United FC has won 3 of these matches.
• Of the last 15 encounters, DC United recorded 6 wins and there were no draws, whereas Atlanta United FC triumphed 9 times.
• Last season, both the matches were won by Atlanta United FC against DC United, with scorelines of 3-2 at home and 1-0 away.
• An interesting fact, DC United score 38% of their goals during the 76th to 90th minute span.
• Equally noteworthy is that Atlanta United FC net 32% of their goals between the 76th to 90th minute phase.
• DC United didn’t manage to win any of their past 5 matches against Atlanta United FC.
• Out of their 14 home matches in the current MLS season, DC United failed to score in 2.
• Similarly, Atlanta United FC could not score in 2 of their 14 away matches in this MLS season.
• This season, Atlanta United FC’s away tally stands at 3 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.
• DC United’s top scorer is Christian Benteke with 10 goals, while Giorgos Giakoumakis from Atlanta United FC has netted 14 times.
• Mateusz Klich stands as DC United’s leading assist provider with 6, whereas Thiago Almada of Atlanta United FC tops with 12 assists.
• Atlanta United FC has managed to score at least one goal in their last 6 matches in a row.
• In 14% of their matches, DC United is victorious in the first half, while Atlanta United FC wins the first half in 28% of their matches.
• DC United triumphs in 14% of halftimes, and Atlanta United FC in 28%.
• The last match between these two teams was won by Atlanta United FC.
• In the most recent encounter, Atlanta United FC had a winning margin of 2 goals.
• When DC United leads 1-0 at home, they secure victory in 75% of their matches.
• When Atlanta United FC is ahead 0-1 away, they win 50% of their games.
• DC United has never won a match in which they trailed 0-1 at home.
• When Atlanta United FC is trailing 1-0 away, they have never won a match.
• In MLS, Atlanta United FC exhibits superior performance compared to DC United.
• Atlanta United FC’s recent record of the past 5 matches surpasses DC United’s.
• In their past 5 face-offs against DC United across all competitions, Atlanta United FC has remained undefeated.
• Their last 5 encounters saw DC United with no wins and Atlanta United FC victorious 5 times.
• In their last 5 MLS matches against DC United, Atlanta United FC has lost none.
• Conversely, in their last 5 MLS games against Atlanta United FC, DC United has failed to secure any wins.
• In a match against Atlanta United FC, DC United averages 1.2 goals and Atlanta United FC averages 2.4 goals against DC United.
• The mean figure for goals in games between DC United and Atlanta United FC is positioned at 3.6.
• In the first half of games between DC United and Atlanta United FC, the average goal tally is 0.8.
• Neither team emerged as winners in their last MLS match.
• On average, when playing at home, DC United scores 1.57 goals, while Atlanta United FC scores 1.45 goals on an away pitch.
• DC United managed to keep a clean sheet for 3 successive matches.
• DC United didn’t score any goals in 2 consecutive matches.