Nashville vs DC United Prediction 18 May 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Nashville and D.C. United promises to be an enthralling event. The teams have shown different levels of play recently, which only adds to the intrigue. Nashville confidently holds fourth place in the standings, having won six of their last ten matches. Their attacking prowess allows them to score an average of two goals per game at home. Meanwhile, D.C. United are struggling on the road, enduring a string of defeats and displaying a shaky defense. The odds favor the home side, but only the match itself will reveal how things unfold.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical Preview of Official Matches Between Nashville and D.C. United:
- 8 matches played;
- home victories - 4, away victories - 2, draws - 2;
- total goals scored - 16 for Nashville, 10 for D.C. United;
- average goals in the first half - 1.63, in the second half - 1.63;
- average total goals per match - 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - DC United

Nashville Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Nashville hosting New York Red Bulls. The game concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Nashville vs New York Red Bulls):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Nashville are currently in fine form, holding onto fourth place in the league thanks to a string of victories. They are particularly strong at home, having won six of their last seven matches on their own turf and continuing to display impressive scoring ability. Nashville boast a well-balanced game, with a potent attack and a solid defense, allowing them to effectively handle their opponents.
Match Results: Nashville

DC United Team Overview
The visitors' most recent official match took place on in the MLS, with D.C. United hosting New York City FC. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (D.C. United vs New York City FC):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 4 vs 9;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
D.C. United are navigating challenging times, sitting in twelfth place in the standings following a string of disappointing performances. In their last ten matches, they've managed only three victories, with a low average scoring rate of less than one goal per game. Away fixtures have proven to be a test for the team, as their defense frequently falters under pressure, conceding over two goals per match. Despite these struggles, the team has the potential to surprise, thanks to their counter-attacking strategy and determination to improve their results.
Match Results: DC United
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
Statistics: Nashville vs DC United
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- win percentage: 54% vs 23%;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
- Nashville have won in 6 of last 7 home games (MLS).
- Nashville have won in last 5 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Nashville vs DC United
- average total in the tournament: 3.08 vs 2.92;
- average total goals scored: 1.85 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.92 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.92 vs 0.31;
- Nashville: average total at home in the tournament - 2.38;
- DC United: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 2.57) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Nashville games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Nashville games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Nashville home games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 DC United games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 DC United games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.51 (4.13 - for home team and 5.38 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 11.25 (5.75 - for home team and 5.5 - for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.92; at home field - 5.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 5.29.
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.38, away - 6.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 5.4.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.26 (2.13 for home team and 2.13 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.25 (1.75 for home team and 1.5 for away team).
Nashville: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.46; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; at home - 1.71.
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.77, away - 1.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 2 times.
Statistics: Nashville vs DC United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for DC United away - 4 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Nashville at home - 5 (71%);
- BTTS matches for DC United away - 3 (60%).
- Nashville have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
- Nashville have scored and conceded in last 5 home games (MLS).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, it's reasonable to expect the home side to dominate this encounter. They consistently perform at a high level on their home turf and boast a strong attack capable of breaking through the visitors' weak defense. However, don't anticipate a flurry of goals, as neither team tends to produce high-scoring games. Nashville regularly keeps the total low in their matches, and the same can be said for D.C. United. The best bet for this match would be on a total of under 3.5 goals.