Atlanta United vs DC United Prediction 18 October 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Atlanta United and DC United promises to be a close encounter, given the current form of both teams. Atlanta have shown inconsistent results in recent matches, making their position vulnerable. Meanwhile, DC United are also facing challenges, particularly on the road. However, the intrigue surrounding this match is heightened by the fact that Atlanta typically score more than 1.5 goals in home fixtures against this opponent. Tactical decisions by the coaches and the condition of the players will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 July 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with D.C. United as the home side):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 9 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Atlanta United and D.C. United:
- 20 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 8, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 35 against 28;
- average goals in the first half - 1.3, in the second half - 1.85;
- average total goals per match - 3.15.
Head-to-head statistics Atlanta United - DC United

Atlanta United Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, featuring Inter Miami as the home side against Atlanta United. The game concluded with a 4-0 scoreline.
The match statistics are as follows (Atlanta United vs Inter Miami):
- possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 5 vs 8;
- shots on target: 3 vs 10.
Atlanta United are going through a tough period, sitting 14th in the standings after a string of poor results: four losses and one draw in their last five matches. Their attacking potential only shows up sporadically, with an average of just 1.12 goals scored per game while conceding nearly twice as many (1.88). The club focuses on ball control and aggressive play upfront, but this hasn't translated into consistent success, as they have failed to win in most of their recent games (16 out of 17), including their last head-to-head with D.C. United, which ended in a goalless draw.
Match Results: Atlanta United

DC United Team Overview
The visiting team played their last official match on in the MLS, with D.C. United as the home side and Charlotte as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here are the game statistics (D.C. United vs Charlotte):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 13;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
D.C. United conclude the season at the bottom of the table, sharing the same number of wins as their opponents-managing to secure three points only five times throughout the campaign. In their last ten matches, they've recorded just one victory, alongside six losses and three draws. Their defense continues to be a weak link, conceding nearly two goals per game on average (1.97). However, it's worth noting their ability to keep overall totals low on the road, with fewer than three goals in the vast majority of away fixtures.
Match Results: DC United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.3;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.7, while the visitors net 0.6.
First-Half Stats: Atlanta United (home) vs DC United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 6 (37.5%) vs 2 (12.5%);
- losses: 5 (31.25%) vs 8 (50%);
- draws: 5 (31.25%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.44;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.94.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1).
- DC United conceded in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 away games.
- DC United conceded in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 8, draws - 2.
Statistics: Atlanta United vs DC United
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- win percentage: 15% vs 15%;
- losses: 16 vs 18;
- draws: 12 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- DC United won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games against Atlanta United.
- DC United won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.15;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Atlanta United vs DC United
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.85;
- average total goals scored: 1.12 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.39 vs 0.45;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 0.42;
- Atlanta United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- DC United: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 2.25) vs 1 (away - 1.2).
- Atlanta United have scored over 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games against DC United.
- Atlanta United have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games against DC United (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.8 (4.7 - for home team and 5.1 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.7 (5.4 - for home team and 4.3 - for away team).
Atlanta United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3; at home field - 5.19;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 4.5.
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.24, away - 4.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; away - 2.8.
- DC United have taken over 3.5 corners in last 5 away games against Atlanta United.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.1 (2.05 for home team and 2.05 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.5 (1.6 for home team and 1.9 for away team).
Atlanta United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.94; at home - 1.81;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.5.
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.61, away - 2.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Atlanta United vs DC United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Atlanta United at home - 12 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for DC United away - 11 (69%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Atlanta United at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for DC United away - 4 (80%).
- Atlanta United have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 home games against DC United.
- Atlanta United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 home games against DC United (MLS).
- Atlanta United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Atlanta United have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (MLS).
- DC United have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
- DC United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (MLS).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both teams are far from their peak form, but this only adds intrigue to the upcoming clash: both sides are eager to finish the season on a high note. Based on the current form of both teams and their head-to-head history, it's reasonable to predict a low-scoring affair. Even if one side starts to exert pressure, chances will be scarce due to the visitors' cautious tactics. Therefore, the most logical bet appears to be on under 3.5 goals. This option carries minimal risk.