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- Atlanta United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- DC United have the most conceded goals (55) in Major League Soccer
It should be mentioned that DC United play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for DC United on artifical turf are 4 victories, 1 draw and 5 defeats from ten games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 15-14. You can compare this with overall results below.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for DC United, who are travelling more than 4100 kilometers to play this game.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Atlanta United form and stats
When playing at home in the Major League Soccer, Atlanta United have managed 6 wins, 4 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 13 games. When Atlanta United hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Chicago Fire, Toronto, Charlotte and Atlanta United), they have won 2 of 2 matches!
The home team returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium after drawing with Columbus Crew (placed 7th) on their last time out; the game ended 2-2. Atlanta United's goalie Novo played a big part in securing a draw after 90 minutes against Columbus Crew with a stunning six saves. Defender Purata got the top score of the team in the match with a rating of 7.8/10. Purata scored one goal, hit two key passes and won 7 of 10 duels.
Preceding that match was a defeat to New York RB (1-2).Betting people might want to know that 15 of the most recent 19 league matches from this football club have seen goals scored by both sides.
The manager Reyes will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Philadelphia Union in only three days.
The Atlanta fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 23 goals in 13 league matches. 18 goals have been conceded.
DC United form and stats
There's been little loot from DC United's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 12 away games in the Major League Soccer. DC United only have 2 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 1 draw. A depressing five defeats in a row for DC United in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Orlando City.
DC United have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 450 minutes ago. Fountas was the goal scorer.
DC United might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Philadelphia Union proved too strong as DC United slumped to a 0-6 defeat in front of their own fans at Audi Field. DC United lost the plot completely in their previous game, as mentioned above. They need to recover quickly from that 0-6 beating and focus on this one. DC United goalie Romo was happy for a first-rate day against Philadelphia Union, but even with pulling off six saves the loss could not be stopped. Guediri, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.31. Guediri hit two key passes and won 3 of 5 duels.
Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Los Angeles FC's place.Some info for sports bettors contemplating a bet on only one (or no) side scoring in this fixture: This club have played 5 consecutive league games with just one or no side finding the net.
The schedule is very tough for DC United now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at New York City is waiting in only three days.
The attacking power of DC United when travelling is not overwhelming with 10 goals scored from 12 league matches away. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. For DC United, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net. When DC United is visiting a side on the bottom half, 2 of 3 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against Chicago Fire, Toronto, Charlotte and DC United.
Head 2 Head
Atlanta and DC United have played each other already this season: DC United - Atlanta United 0-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Atlanta United seven wins, zero draws and DC United three victories. As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three games had two or less. One of the profiles has been Martínez with 7 goals scored against DC United in these 10 matches.
Top Goalscorers
  T. Fountas 11 goals |   R. Cisneros Morell 7 goals |  O. Williams Kamara 7 goals |
Atlanta United missing players
DC United missing players
| Atlanta United | DC United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 13 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 26 |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 9 | 16 |
| 36 | 23 | 6 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 28 |
| 40 | 18 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 29 | 55 |
| 92% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 85% | 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 77% |
| 73% | 77% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 58% | 62% |
| 31% | 31% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 8% | 15% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 23% |
| 69% | 77% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 33% | 42% |
| 15% | 15% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 15% |
| 23% | 15% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 58% | 46% |
| 6.4 | 6.8 | 7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| 2 | 1.8 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 15.6 | 16.2 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.7 | 9.3 | 10.5 |
| 5.3 | 6 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| 26% | 29% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 12% | 29% | 33% |
| 12.2 | 11.6 | 13.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.3 | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6 | 6.4 | 5.8 |
- Atlanta United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Atlanta United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as DC United have scored away.
- DC United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- DC United have the most conceded goals (55) in Major League Soccer
- DC United have the most conceded goals in the second half (30) in Major League Soccer
- DC United have the the worst goal difference (-19) away in Major League Soccer
- DC United have the the worst goal difference (-27) in Major League Soccer
- DC United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- DC United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- DC United is in the worst form (1-1-4)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 51 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 31 | 51 |
| 2 | Montreal Impact | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 47 | 41 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 25 | 6 | 46 |
| 3 | New York City | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 48 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 45 |
| 4 | New York RB | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 41 |
| 5 | Orlando City | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 37 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | -7 | 36 |
| 6 | Inter Miami | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 34 | 42 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 19 | -8 | 36 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 34 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 35 |
| 8 | New England | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 38 | 40 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 28 | -2 | 34 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 43 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 24 | -3 | 34 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 27 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 34 | 42 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 30 | -8 | 32 |
| 11 | Atlanta United | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 40 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -4 | 30 |
| 12 | Toronto | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 40 | 47 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 25 | -7 | 30 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 26 | -8 | 30 |
| 14 | DC United | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 28 | 55 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 29 | -27 | 22 |
