DC United vs Atlanta United Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: July 6th, 2025 | Audi Field Stadium | Major League Soccer Eastern Section | 12:30 AM GMT

Two MLS strugglers will be looking to reignite their respective campaigns when DC united host Atlanta United on Sunday, as both sides come into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats - our advanced algorithm predicts a … victory for …

DC United come into this game as marginal favourites, as they sit one point and two places above their opponents. However, Atlanta boast a game in hand, and should they beat DC United here, and win their extra game, the gap between the two sides will suddenly be a healthy one.

Key Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 1.56 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

DC United vs Atlanta United Predicted Lineups

DC United Predicted XI (3-4-3): Luis Barraza (GK); Garrison Tubbs, Kye Rowles, Lucas Bartlett; David Schnegg, Boris Enow, Brandon Servania, Conner Antley; Peglow, Christian Benteke, Jared Stroud.

DC United head to their home ground the happier of the two sides in terms of squad health; they are missing only striker Kristian Fletcher to a knee injury, and centre back Lukas MacNaughton to a thigh tweak.

Atlanta United Predicted XI (5-3-2): Brad Guzan (GK); Pedro Amador, Luis Abram, Efrain Morales, Matthew Edwards, Brooks Lennon; Mateusz Klich, Bartosz Slisz, Aleksey Miranchuk; Emmanuel Latte Lath, Miguel Almiron.

However, Atlanta United have more considerable injury issues, and find themselves in the middle of a crisis, with five recognised first teamers out of the side.

Midfielders Tristan Muyumba and Ajani Fortune are missing through knee and foot injuries respectively, while Cayman Togashi (knee), Derrick Williams (foot), Stian Gregersen (hip) and back-up goalkeeper Josh Cohen (arm) are also absent.

This injury crisis has coincided with Atlanta’s poor form - in their last three games, they have conceded eight goals, scoring just one in return, and they have failed to pick up a single point in that time.

DC United vs Atlanta United Current League Standings

Both teams find themselves well inside the bottom half of the table, with the home side occupying 12th, while the visitors travel to the Audi field in 14th, second from bottom.

Their lowly position is somewhat surprising, after both sides finished comfortably mid-table last campaign, DC United 10th, and Atlanta 9th.

Though DC United are slight favourites, their home form has seen some questions arise over their level of comfort on their home turf - their last two home games have seen a 7-1 thrashing by Chicago Fire, who themselves only sit eighth, and a 1-0 defeat to Nashville.

In fact, DC have not won a home game in their last six attempts across all competitions, with their last one coming in early May against Charleston Battery in the Open Cup. DC Coach Troy Lesesne will want to end his side's dry spell at home sooner rather than later.

Meanwhile, visitors Atlanta are yet to win away from home this season, and have not done so since a remarkable 3-2 win over Inter Miami in November of last year.

Picking up just two points on the road this season, they hold the unwanted label of the worst travellers in the league, a tag which will severely hinder their chances of coming away with something on Sunday.

DC United vs Atlanta United Head to Head Timeline

A regular fixture on the MLS scene since Atlanta United were founded in 2014, it is the visitors who hold the slight psychological advantage coming into this game.

Their last meeting was a breathless cup tie in the Leagues Cup competition, which saw DC United burst into a 3-1 lead after just over half an hour, before Daniel Rios netted an 81st minute penalty to bring the tie level.

It was a penalty that brought parity to the game, and it was a penalty shootout that decided it. Both sides scored five of their first six, before Mateusz Klich missed Atlanta’s decisive spot kick to hand DC United a priceless cup win.

Recent Head to Head Results:

• July 2024: Atlanta United 3-3p DC United (Leagues Cup).
• June 2024: DC United 0-1 Atlanta United (MLS).
• May 2024: Atlanta United 2-3 DC United (MLS).
• Sept 2023: DC United 1-1 Atlanta United (MLS).
• June 2023: Atlanta United 3-1 DC United (MLS).

Though DC United have lost just one of their last four meetings, their overall head to head record sits at 10-2-7 in Atlanta’s favour. Although recent results may not have gone their way, the visitors know that historically, they have had DC United’s number, something they will hope to prove here.

DC United vs Atlanta United Match Analysis

DC United Last Five Matches:

• DC United 0-1 Nashville SC (MLS).
• Salt Lake City 2-0 DC United (MLS).
• DC United 1-7 Chicago Fire (MLS).
• FC Cincinnati 1-2 DC United (MLS).
• DC United 1-1 New England Revolution (MLS).

As mentioned earlier, DC United come into this game off the back of an alarming slump - 0 points in their last three games, and just four from their last five. While there are clear and obvious gaps in the defence, their attack has been equally toothless, netting fewer goals than they have played games over the last month.

Lesesne needs to find a balance between stubborn defending and clinical attacking, and so far, he has found a balance for neither. However, with home advantage against a side placed lower than them in the table, this is the perfect opportunity for him to experiment.

Atlanta United Last Five Matches:

• Columbus Crew 3-1 Atlanta United (MLS).
• New York City FC 4-0 Atlanta United (MLS).
• New York Red Bulls 2-0 Atlanta United (MLS).
• Atlanta United 3-2 Orlando City (MLS).
• Atlanta United 4-2 FC Cincinnati (MLS).

Though they don’t have the same issues in attack as their opponents, their defence is arguably even leakier. Atlanta haven’t kept a clean sheet since March, a 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls, and honestly, haven’t looked close to repeating the feat.

However, eight goals in their last five are cause for cautious optimism, and if star striker Emmanuel Latte Lath can find form here, they will be in with a more than decent chance of coming away with some points.

DC United vs Atlanta United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate this prediction with high confidence that both DC United and Atlanta United will score. The model factors in recent form, head to head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

DC United vs Atlanta United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both teams to score at 1.56 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both sides to score in this fixture. Both sides are goal friendly, and are looking to surge up the table, meaning goals are crucial to improving their position.

Key Players to Watch: DC United vs Atlanta United

Christian Benteke (DC United): Despite their goalscoring struggles, DC do still boast a weapon up top in Christian Benteke. The former Liverpool, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace striker won the Golden Boot ahead of Lionel Messi last season, and with six goals this season in a struggling team, has reiterated his credentials as a classy marksman.

Peglow (DC United): DC’s go-to starting left winger, Peglow has really displayed his Brazilian flair this season. Notching the most successful dribbles per 90 for his side, as well as being awarded more penalties than any of his team mates, the 23-year-old is one to keep an eye on.

Bartosz Slisz (Atlanta United): Signed last year from Legia Warsaw, the Pole has become a staple part of the Atalanta lineup, and has a superb engine in the heart of the midfield. With an eye for a pass, and rigid in his defensive approach, Slisz is the midfield general of the side, breaking up play and moving the ball quickly in transition.

Aleksey Miranchuk (Atlanta United): Slisz’ midfield partner, Ukrainian Miranchuk has been at the heart of all things good for Atlanta this campaign. Leading both chances and big chances created, as well as expected assists, Miranchuk takes his role as chief creator very seriously.

DC United vs Atlanta United Match Facts

Broadcast Details:

UK: This game will be available to watch on Apple TV+, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 AM GMT on Sunday.

Europe: Regional broadcasters.

Global: Fifa+ (Selected Territories).

Stadium Detaisl: The Audi Field, home of DC United, provides the venue for this fixture. In the last five games hosted here, the away side has won twice, with their other three ending level. The ground can seat 20000 spectators.