Atlanta United vs D.C. United Live Stream, Predictions

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Atlanta United

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Atlanta United will want to continue from where they left off last time out with the 4-0 MLS success over FC Cincinatti.

In that match, Atlanta United had 61% possession and 15 shots at goal with 9 on target. For Atlanta United, the goalscorers were Araújo (5'), Martínez (40', 55') and Barco (86'). FC Cincinatti got 11 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target.

Their latest results highlight the fact that quality has been evident in the Atlanta United backline. Atlanta United have given the opposition little, seeing the number of goals that have gone in at their end during their last 6 games standing at 3.

D.C. United

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D.C. United come into this game after a 3-0 MLS win as they beat Chicago Fire in their most recent fixture.

In that match, D.C. United had 47% possession and 8 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. The only player to score for D.C. United was Kamara (9', 35', 44'). Chicago Fire got 13 attempts at goal with 1 on target.

Proving their predisposition for high-scoring matches, the back of the net has been hit 24 times in the last six matches in which D.C. United have taken to the field, yielding an average of 4 goals for each clash. Opposing teams have hit 13 of those goals. That sort of pattern isn’t assured to follow through into this next game, though.

🤜🤛 Head to head

Looking at the statistics for their head to head meetings dating back to 02/09/2018, there has been little between the sides with Atlanta United winning 3 of those games, D.C. United 3 and 0 being draws in regulation time.

In all, 18 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 10 of them from The Five Stripes and 8 coming from Black-and-Red. That’s an average goals per game figure of 3.

The last league game featuring these clubs was MLS match day 28 on 22/08/2021 which finished with the scoreline of D.C. United 1-2 Atlanta United.

That time, D.C. United had 47% possession and 26 shots on goal with 7 of them on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Reyna (54').

Atlanta United got 13 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. Martínez (25') and Moreno (82') scored.

The match was refereed by Nima Saghafi.

ℹ️ Team News: Atlanta United

Emerson Hyndman (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) and Franco Ibarra (Leg Injury) won’t be able to feature for Atlanta United boss Gonzalo Pineda.

📰 Team News: D.C. United

D.C. United manager Hernán Losada has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Brendan Hines-Ike (Hip Injury), Bill Hamid (Muscle Injury), Adrien Pérez (Foot Injury) and Nigel Robertha (Groin Injury) are those who can’t be considered.

🧠 Prediction

Our feeling is that D.C. United have it in them to breach the defence of this Atlanta United lineup, however it may not quite prevent them from conceding a couple at the other end.

We reckon that it will be a close game with a 2-1 victory for Atlanta United at the end of this one. It should be a decent one.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Victor Martins, 23:32 14/09/2021