DC United vs Atlanta United FC: match statistics
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DC United vs Atlanta United FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
DC United play Atlanta United FC in MLS (United States). The match date is 12 September 2026.
Current form
DC United: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Atlanta United FC: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
DC United scores 1.27 and concedes 1.64 goals per match. Atlanta United FC scores 1.17 and concedes 1.74. League average: 3.21 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: DC United 59%, Atlanta United FC 65%. Over 2.5: DC United 55%, Atlanta United FC 61%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
DC United has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.38. DC United: 12.6 shots per match, Atlanta United FC: 12.7.
Match halves
DC United: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.82. Atlanta United FC: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
DC United: 76-90+ (10 goals). Atlanta United FC: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.21 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| DC United | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Atlanta United FC is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - DC United · 2 pts / match - Atlanta United FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
DC United is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - DC United · 1.17 goals / match - Atlanta United FC
DC United is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.64 goals / match - DC United · 1.74 goals / match - Atlanta United FC
DC United scores in 68% of matches (15 of 22 matches), while Atlanta United FC keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 matches).
Atlanta United FC scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - DC United
Over / Under - Atlanta United FC
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
DC United is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - DC United · 1.09 pts / match - Atlanta United FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
DC United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 23%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Atlanta United FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
DC United
Atlanta United FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| DC United | Liga | Atlanta United FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.91 | 3.21 | ▼ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 62% | • 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 23% | 21% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 77% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 81% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: DC United 0 - 1 - 0 Atlanta United FC. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
When do DC United and Atlanta United FC play?
DC United face Atlanta United FC on 12 September 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before DC United vs Atlanta United FC?
DC United score 1.27 goals per game on average and Atlanta United FC 1.17. The MLS average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 59% of DC United's matches and 65% of Atlanta United FC's.
What form are DC United and Atlanta United FC in?
Over the last 5 games DC United have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Atlanta United FC 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for DC United vs Atlanta United FC?
The statistical background for DC United vs Atlanta United FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.