DC United face Atlanta United at Audi Field on Saturday in an MLS matchup between two Eastern Conference teams desperate to reverse poor form and climb back into playoff contention.
DC United, currently 12th in the East with 18 points from 20 matches, are coming off a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Nashville SC. The Black-and-Red have now lost three straight, conceding 10 goals and scoring just once since their last win on June 1.
Atlanta United sit fourth, behind DC in the standings, with 17 points from 18 matches. They are also winless in their last three, suffering a 3-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in their most recent outing.
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How to watch DC United vs Atlanta United online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Apple TV in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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DC United vs Atlanta United kick-off time
The match will be played at Audi Field on Saturday, with kick-off at 7.30 pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
DC United vs Atlanta United lineups
3-4-3
Formation
4-2-3-1
ATLDCU-Line up
DCU- 13
L. Barraza
- 4
M. Peltola
- 3
L. Bartlett
- 15
K. Rowles
- 6
B. Enow
80’
- 12
C. Antley
72’
- 28
D. Schnegg
65’
- 23
B. Servania
- 7
Peglow
79’
- 8
J. Stroud
59’
- 20
C. Benteke
72’
Substitutes
- 1
J. Kim
- 44
R. Zouhir
- 25
J. Hopkins
80’
- 16
G. Tubbs
- 11
R. Leal
79’
- 77
H. Kijima
59’
- 14
D. Badji
72’
- 17
J. Murrell
- 18
D. Dodson
72’
Manager
T. Lesesne
ATL-Line up
ATL- 1
B. Guzan
- 44
L. Abram
- 11
B. Lennon
13’
76’
- 18
P. Amador
- 21
E. Morales
19’
- 10
M. Almiron
87’
- 9
S. Lobjanidze
- 28
W. Reilly
87’
- 43
M. Klich
76’
- 59
A. Miranchuk
87’
- 19
E. Latte Lath
Substitutes
- 24
N. Cobb
- 42
J. Hibbert
- 8
T. Muyumba
76’
- 50
D. Chong-Qui
- 47
M. Edwards
76’
- 20
L. Brennan
87’
90’ + 1’
- 30
C. Togashi
- 14
J. Thiare
87’
- 2
R. Hernandez
Manager
R. Deila
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
DC United team news
Christian Benteke, last season’s Golden Boot winner, recently returned from injury and is expected to play a larger role after making a substitute appearance in the last match. His aerial ability remains the focal point of DC’s attack, which relies heavily on service from the flanks.
However, DC will again be without right-back Aaron Herrera, who remains on international duty, while midfielder Matti Peltola has returned from the Finland U-21s and adds depth in midfield.
Atlanta United team news
The Five Stripes have been creative in attack but have struggled to convert consistently
Emmanuel Latte Lath leads the team with five goals, and the return of Miguel Almirón adds creativity to the midfield. With no fresh injury concerns, they will be hoping to climb back up the standings.
Form
DCU-Form
DCUDC United
0
-
1
Nashville SC
L
Real Salt Lake
2
-
0
DC United
L
DC United
1
-
7
Chicago Fire FC
L
FC Cincinnati
1
-
2
DC United
W
DC United
1
-
1
New England Revolution
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 4/12
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
ATL-Form
ATLColumbus Crew
3
-
1
Atlanta United
L
New York City FC
4
-
0
Atlanta United
L
New York Red Bulls
2
-
0
Atlanta United
L
Atlanta United
3
-
2
Orlando City
W
Atlanta United
4
-
2
FC Cincinnati
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/13
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
DCULast 5 matches
ATL2
Wins
1
Draw
2
Wins
Atlanta United
3
-
3
DC United
DC United
0
-
1
Atlanta United
Atlanta United
2
-
3
DC United
DC United
1
-
1
Atlanta United
Atlanta United
3
-
1
DC United
Goals scored
10- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5