Atlanta United FC vs. DC United: Can Atlanta get Back on Top?

Atlanta United FC has slipped from their No. 1 spot at the top of the Eastern Conference, having been usurped by the New York Red Bulls

Atlanta United FC has slipped from their No. 1 spot at the top of the Eastern Conference. Having been usurped by the New York Red Bulls, Atlanta will do all it can, to get back to that coveted number one spot. So in this Sunday’s Atlanta United FC vs. DC United matchup, you can bank on United coming out in full force for this road match. Let’s check on the MLS betting odds, to see what kind of chances they’re giving Atlanta on the road this weekend.

Atlanta United FC vs. DC United – Sunday, September 2^nd    

When: 7:30 pm ET

Where: Audi Field, Washington D.C.

TV: Local Broadcasts

Stream: MLS TV

Soccer Betting Online Odds:

Atlanta United FC -105

DC United +214

Atlanta United FC/DC United        +246

Atlanta United FC 

Sitting on a 16-6-4 record, Atlanta isn’t too far behind the conference leading Red Bulls. Right now United is sitting on a 54-point tally on the season. This places them just a single point behind New York. With that in mind, it’s clear that Atlanta could retake their position this Weekend, with a win over DC United. Granted, that’s accounting for New York to either lose, or tie their contest against Montreal Impact this Saturday. And while the odds may be a bit uncertain about that matchup, it’s clear they’re expecting Atlanta to come out on top this Saturday. You should as well, considering that Atlanta already has two wins over DC United this season.

Players to Watch: Josef Martinez (26 Games Played, 28 Goals, 3 Assists), Miguel Almiron (26 games, 9 goals, 9 assists), and Hector Villalba (21 games played, 4 goals, 5 assists).

DC United

This season has been rough for DC, seeing as they’re sitting on a 7-6-11 losing record. That less than stellar performance, has yielded them 27-points on the season. This places them a whopping 28-points behind the conference leading New York Red Bulls. However, to make the playoff cut, DC United needs to work their way up to the No. 6 spot in the conference. Being the 8^th seeded team in the East, they only need to jump two spots. But in order to usurp the 6^th seeded Montreal Impact, DC United needs to accumulate 6-points. Judging by the season they’ve been having, it seems unlikely that they’ll be able to string along a big enough win streak, to bridge that gap. After all, they enter this matchup on a two game losing streak.

Players to Watch: Yamil Asad (23 games played, 9 Goals, 3 Assists), Darren Mattocks (22 games played, 9 Goals, 0 Assists), and Luciano Acosta (23 games played , 5 Goals, 9 Assists).

Atlanta United FC vs. DC United Betting Predictions

Trends

• Atlanta United FC is 2-0-3 SU in their last 5 games against DC United
• Atlanta United FC is 3-0-1 SU on the road in their last 4 away games
• The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta United FC’s 12 away games this season
• DC United is 6-1-2 SU this season at home
• DC United is 5-0-2 SU at home in their last 7 home games
• The TOTAL has gone OVER in 5 of DC United’s 9 home games this season

Atlanta United FC vs. DC United Betting Picks

So which way should mobile betting players lean in this Atlanta United FC vs. DC United matchup? All things considered, Atlanta is the only way to go on this one. Luckily the money line odds out on them make them a very appealing straight up option this Saturday.

Score Prediction: 3-1 Atlanta.