DC United vs Atlanta United Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th June 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as DC United lock horns with Atlanta United in a crucial encounter at the Audi Field on Wednesday. Both teams have struggled this season and will need to make amends in this fixture.
DC United vs Atlanta United Preview
Atlanta United are in 13th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and are yet to hit their stride this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
DC United, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Charlotte FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
DC United vs Atlanta United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atlanta United have a good record against DC United and have won nine out of the 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to DC United's seven victories.
- DC United's previous victory against Atlanta United by a 3-2 scoreline in MLS last month ended a winless run of six matches on the trot for the hosts against them in the competition.
- DC United are winless in their last six matches in MLS and have picked up only two points in the competition during this period.
- Christian Benteke failed to register a shot against Charlotte FC last week - only the fourth time he has endured such a game in 54 starts in MLS.
DC United vs Atlanta United Prediction
DC United find themselves amid a slump yet again and will need a quick revival to move up the league table. Christian Benteke has been impressive for the hosts and will look to add to his goal tally this week.
Atlanta United have also struggled so far and cannot afford a defeat on Wednesday. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: DC United 2-2 Atlanta United
DC United vs Atlanta United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Atlanta United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Christian Benteke to score - Yes