- Matchup: D.C. United vs Atlanta United FC
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Apple TV
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
On Saturday, the 5 Stripes (5-10-7) will travel to Audi Field in Washington, D.C. to face off against the Black-and-Red (6-4-13). D.C. United is listed at -144 odds while Atlanta United is at +120. The match has an over/under set at 3 goals. Goalkeepers for the match will be Sean Johnson for D.C. United and Lucas Hoyos for Atlanta.
D.C. United has conceded 36 goals this season, averaging 1.64 goals allowed per 90 minutes. Opposing teams have taken 112 shots on target against them. The club has achieved 5 clean sheets, resulting in a 22.7% rate for the season. With 44 yellow cards and 1 red card, D.C. finds itself ranked 27th in expected goals (xG) with 18.6, while the expected goals against (xGA) stands at 23.0. This year, the team has an average of 1.14 points per match (25 total points) and sits 30th in the league with merely 15 assists. The team’s goal differential is -9, with 27 goals scored against 36 conceded. D.C. United has recorded 75 saves, showcasing a save percentage of 67.9% thus far.
Overall this season, D.C. United averages 1.0 points per match, has recorded 19 assists, and received 1 red card. The team’s clean sheet percentage is a mere 4.3%, along with 52 yellow cards issued. Atlanta United is positioned 20th for goals allowed, with a total of 40 goals, and a goal differential of -13. The team’s save percentage stands at 59.2% (98 shots on target against) and they rank 28th in MLS with 22 points. On average, Atlanta is allowing 1.74 goals per 90 minutes, having tallied 58 saves and just 1 clean sheet. Atlanta United FC has scored 27 goals this season with an xG of 20.9.
For D.C. United, Sean Johnson will take charge in goal. Over his career, he has logged 42,006 minutes and made 1,408 saves. Johnson holds a professional record of 170 wins, 137 losses, and 160 draws, with 118 clean sheets, translating to a 25.3% clean sheet rate. The U.S. goalkeeper has faced 2,029 shots against him in 467 starts, allowing 1.35 goals per 90 minutes (630 goals conceded) and maintains a save percentage of 69.4%.
Lucas Hoyos will guard the goal for Atlanta United. In his career, Hoyos has conceded 246 goals and achieved 576 saves in 234 starts. His average is 1.05 goals against per 90 minutes and he has a record of 92 wins, 63 losses, and 79 draws. Hoyos has a save percentage of 70.1% and a clean sheet rate of 35.3%, having recorded 83 shutouts from 822 shots attempted against him across 21,130 minutes.
Peglow is a key player for D.C. United, contributing significantly with 15 assists and accumulating 39 career points. The Brazilian forward has netted 12 goals in 7,243 minutes of play and has been a starter in 82 matches, boasting an average of 0.15 goals per 90 minutes.
On the Atlanta side, Aleksei Miranchuk stands out as a pivotal figure, known for his prowess on the field. He has achieved 197 career points, assisting on 59 goals. The Russian midfielder has played 27,100 minutes professionally, scoring a total of 69 goals. Miranchuk averages 0.23 goals per 90 minutes and has started in 294 matches to date.
Who will take home the victory in today’s soccer match against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Atlanta United FC (-144)
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
