Saturday brings a matchup of two MLS teams next to each other in the Eastern Conference table as sixth-place Atlanta United hosts seventh-place DC United. Atlanta has a midweek game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, while DC is well-rested after a win in Miami last weekend.
The travel for both teams has an impact when it comes to Atlanta United vs. DC United betting for this weekend. This contest features teams that love goals as they have combined to score 56 on the season but also to let in 49 goals.
Atlanta United FC vs. DC United Information
Atlanta United FC vs DC United
Location of the game: Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta, GA.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 10. 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch: MLS Season Pass
Recent Scores
Heading into their Wednesday game at LAFC, Atlanta United has pulled off three straight draws on the MLS schedule. They tied 3-3 at home last Wednesday against New England, drew 1-1 in Orlando on May 27, and 3-3 in Chicago on May 20. Their last win was 4-0 at home on May 17 against Colorado.
DC United grabbed a road win on Saturday with a 2-1 win in Miami. They drew 2-2 at home against Montreal to end May after a 2-1 loss in Toronto.
Atlanta United FC vs. DC United Betting Analysis
Atlanta a Strong Home Team
Looking at Atlanta United vs DC United Betting, the odds may change based on what happens Wednesday night in LA. However, Atlanta is a strong home team with a 5-1-2 record at Mercedes=Benz this season. Their only home loss was a 3-1 setback to Charlotte on May 17.
Giorgos Giakoumakis is Atlanta’s top goal scorer with nine, while Thiago Almada has seven goals. The Five Stripes have scored at least three goals in three of the last four games heading into their LAFC encounter. Atlanta has not been shut out all season, and they have multiple goals in eight games, with at least three goals scored in five games.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan returned last week after being injured for more than a month. He allowed four goals in two games on his return, and Atlanta has allowed 28 goals in 16 games this season. Atlanta has just three shutouts on the season and only one since April 1.
DC United Playing Better
DC United took advantage of being up a man in Miami on Saturday and won a crucial three points. Donovan Pines scored in the 76th minute, and Christian Benteke made it 2-0 before a late Miami goal finished the scoring. The win puts United into seventh place in the East, the final playoff positioning in the MLS standings.
Benteke and Mateusz Klich make things go for DC on offense. Benteke has eight goals, and Klich has six assists to go with two goals. Pines has three goals, matching Taxi Fountas for third on the team. United has been shut out just once since April 8, and they have scored multiple goals in five of their last nine MLS games.
Goalkeeper Tyler Miller is in his first season with DC and has allowed 21 goals in 17 starts. On the road, he has allowed 11 goals in nine games with three clean sheets.
Key Injuries
Erik Lopez and Santiago Sosa are out for Atlanta. Ozzie Alonso and Amar Sejdic are questionable. If Giakoumakis gets carded in LA on Wednesday, he will be suspended for the weekend which will impact the MLS odds
Fountas is back for DC, which is a big boost to the offense. Martin Rodriguez, Ruan, and Nigel Robertha remain out. Moise Bombito is suspended for a red card.
Atlanta United FC vs. DC United Betting Preview
Moneyline: Looking at the Atlanta United vs DC United betting options, the hosts are -140 favorites on the moneyline. DC is +310 on the moneyline, with a draw at +280.
Over/Under: The over 2.5 goals is -175, and under 2.5 goals is +135
Atlanta United FC vs. DC United Betting Prediction
On the MLS picks, over 2.5 goals is the way to go here. Both teams can score and also have shaky defenses.
Atlanta could be exhausted coming home from LA, and a 2-2 or 3-3 game would not be a surprise on Atlanta United vs DC United betting.
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