DC United will take on Atlanta United in an MLS Eastern Conference clash. Both sides have been well below their best this season and are struggling around the foot of the table.
DC United were beaten 1-0 at home by Nashville and suffered their third straight MLS defeat last time out. Troy Lesesne's men are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference and need a win to make a late push for the playoffs.
The defeat to Nashville is also part of a poor home run for DC United, who are winless in their last four MLS matches at Audi Field. They have suffered some heavy losses in that run like the 7-1 thrashing by Chicago Fire.
Atlanta United are also coming off a three-match losing run and were beaten 3-1 by Columbus Crew in their previous league fixture. They are currently 14th in the table, just one point behind the hosts.
It is a much worse situation for Atlanta on the road as they are winless in their last nine away matches in the league. They have suffered seven defeats in that run, with a 4-0 thrashing at New York City FC among their losses.
How the bookies view it: Closely fought contest
The books are expecting a closely fought encounter, with a DC United win priced at 6/4 with BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 11/8 for an Atlanta United victory. A draw is set at odds of 5/2.
Head to head: Atlanta have the slight edge
Atlanta have a 10-6 advantage, with three draws from 19 previous matches against DC United. The last meeting between both teams was a Leagues Cup clash in 2024 which ended in a 3-3 draw.
Players to watch: Focus on Benteke
Belgium striker Christian Benteke returned from an ankle injury against Nashville and remains the leading man for DC United with six goals so far. The striker should provide the spark for the hosts and is priced at 11/10 by BoyleSports to score anytime.
Emmanuel Latte Lath has five goals this season and will be tasked with leading the line for Atlanta United. He will be the one to watch for the visitors (Emmanuel Latte Lath Anytime Goalscorer 6/4 BoyleSports).
Probable line-ups
Having featured against Nashville, Benteke could be included in the starting line-up in this one. Brandon Servania should also continue in midfield while Kyle Rowles is set to feature at the back.
Derrick Williams should start from the beginning for Atlanta United, while Brooks Lennon should also retain his starting berth following his goal against Columbus Crew. Latte Lath is also expected to feature in attack alongside Miguel Almiron.
DC United: Barraza, Tubbs, Bartlett, Rowles, Antley, Servania, Enow, Schnegg, Stroud, Benteke, Kijima
Atlanta United: Guzan, Amador, Abram, Williams, Edwards, Lennon, Miranchuk, Slisz, Klich, Latte Lath, Almiron
Anything else catch the eye?
Four of the last six matches between DC United and Atlanta United have produced over 3.5 goals – priced at 13/8 with BoyleSports, who are also offering 8/13 for over 2.5 goals.
DC United grabbed the opening goal in the reverse fixture (DC United To Score First – 20/21). There have been goals in each half in two of the home team's last three matches (Goal in each half – 8/13).
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