DC United will be facing off against Atlanta United FC in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Atlanta United FC currently sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 3-4-3, while DC United is in sixth place with a record of 3-3-5.
According to the BetMGM Sportsbook, Atlanta United FC is favored to win with a line of -140, while DC United is the underdog with a line of +313. The over/under for the game is set at 3.5 goals.
Atlanta United has a record of 3-3-3 against Eastern Conference opponents and has a goal differential of +3, scoring 14 goals and allowing 11. On the other hand, DC United has a conference record of 2-3-3 with a goal differential of -1, scoring 16 goals and allowing 17.
Top performers to watch in this game include Giorgos Giakoumakis with five goals for Atlanta United FC and Christian Benteke with eight goals and two assists for DC United.
Both teams have had mixed results in their last 10 games, with Atlanta United FC having a record of 3-4-3 and DC United having a record of 2-3-5.
There are a few key players expected to be out for the game due to injuries, including Alexandre Silva and Jamal Thiare for Atlanta United FC, as well as William Conner Antley and Russell Canouse for DC United. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season, and it is sure to be an exciting matchup for fans of both clubs.