Atlanta United VS DC United Match Prediction

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Atlanta United
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DC United

Our Prediction Tip

Atlanta United will win this match.

This is the first ever meeting between the two teams, with Atlanta playing their debut season in MLS.

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Atlanta United vs DC United Prediction

Atlanta have made a strong start to life in Major League Soccer, and their third home game of the season gives them chance to continue that against an injury-depleted DC United team.

Correct Score Prediction: Atlanta United 3-1 DC United

Team News

Top scorer Josef Martinez and winger Jacob Peterson are still out injured for Atlanta, while defender Zach Lloyd is suffering from a groin injury. Yamil Asad is suspended, which could mean a first start for Andrew Carleton.

Key Man

Winger Hector Villalba has stepped up in Martinez’s absence and has now scored four goals this season.

Team Form

Despite losing their first ever game, Atlanta have made an encouraging start to their maiden MLS campaign, bouncing back by winning three and drawing two of their six games since then. A 3-1 win at Real Salt Lake last time out was their second away win of the campaign.

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Atlanta United likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Kann

  • Defenders:Mears, Parkhurst, Gonzalez, Garza

  • Midfielders:Carmona, Larentowiczs

  • Attacking Midfielders:Villalba, Almiron, Asad

  • Forwards:Jones

Team News

DC United are suffering several injury problems, with Nick DeLeon and Patrick Mullins both facing late fitness tests for the trip to Atlanta. Sebastien Le Toux (elbow), Rob Vincent (knee), Eric Klenofsky (knee), Steve Birnbaum (head) and Patrick Nyarko (hamstring) are all also on the absence list.

Key Man

Veteran centre-back Bobby Boswell’s return to the starting line-up has helped DC United pick up seven points from their last four games.

Team Form

DC United drew 2-2 with New England last weekend – their first point on the road this season – after a 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls the week before. Back-to-back 2-1 home wins, against Philadelphia Union and then New York City, preceded the defeat to the Red Bulls.

Expected Line-up: 4-1-4-1

DC United likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Hamid

  • Defenders:Franklin, Opare, Boswell, Tissot

  • Defensive Midfielders:Jeffrey

  • Attacking Midfielders:Sam, Harkes, Acosta, Neagle

  • Forwards:Mullins

Atlanta have made a strong start to life in the MLS, with three wins and two draws from seven games. This is just their third home game of the season, and they will be keen to make a big impression at the Bobby Dodd Stadium.
DC United\'s draw with New England last time out was their first away point of the season, having lost their previous two without scoring.