The upcoming match-up between DC United and Atlanta United FC promises to be an exciting one, with both teams boasting impressive records in the Eastern Conference. DC United has a record of 3-3-5, while Atlanta United FC has a record of 3-4-3.
Despite their similarities in the conference standings, the two teams have never met before this season. According to BETMGM Sportsbook, Atlanta is favored to win with a line of -140, while DC United 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 had their ups and downs in recent games. Atlanta holds a 2-2-2 record against Eastern Conference opponents and has scored 14 goals while allowing 11. In contrast, DC United holds a 2-2-2 record in conference games and has scored 16 goals while allowing 17.
When it comes to key performers for each team, Atlanta’s Giorgos Giakoumakis has been instrumental in their recent successes with five goals scored in the last ten games. Meanwhile, Jamal Thiare has contributed three goals during the same period. For DC United, Christian Benteke stands out as he has eight goals and two assists so far this season, while Jacob Murrell managed to score just one goal in the last ten games.
Looking at their recent form data from the past ten games, Atlanta’s average performance can be summarized as having won two matches out of three (a record of 2-0-1), scoring an average of one goal per game (0.98) and having an average number of shots on target per game (5) and corners kicked per game (6). On the other hand, DC United won only one match out of four (a record of 0-0-4), scoring an average of one goal per game (0.98) and having an average number of shots on target per game (4) as well as corners kicked per game (5). Both teams have had some injuries that are preventing them from playing at full strength: Alexandre Silva and Jamal Thiare are sidelined for Atlanta while William Conner Antley and Russell Canouse are not available for DC United due to injuries.
Overall this match promises to be exciting as both sides aim to come out on top with their respective strengths coming into play.
This information was provided by the Associated Press using technology from Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
