MLS: D.C. United vs. Atlanta United Picks — Hosts Aiming to End Three-Game Losing Sequence (Jul 5)

Troy Lesesne will be hoping for a response from his side in the MLS this weekend after watching D.C. United losing each of their last three matches.

Their recent results have seen the capital club drop to 12^th in the Eastern Conference standings. However, they should be boosted by the return of star striker Christian Benteke at Audi Field on Saturday evening.

Atlanta United will also have questions to answer this weekend after losing their previous three matches. They have conceded seven goals across their last two defeats, and have netted just once in their previous three fixtures.

D.C. United vs. Atlanta United Overview

Odds

D.C. United vs. Atlanta United Head-to-Head Record

Atlanta United recorded a 1-0 win in the previous encounter between the sides last April. That win means that they have avoided defeat in seven of their last eight matches against D.C. United. Their only defeat was a 3-2 loss in May 2024.

D.C. United Team News

Christian Benteke will be back available for selection at Audi Field on Saturday. However, Lukas MacNaughton remains absent due to a muscle injury, and he isn’t expected to return until later this month.

Possible Lineup

L. Barraza (GK); G. Tubbs, L. Bartlett, K. Rowles, W. Antley, B. Servania, B. Enow, D. Schnegg, J. Stroud, C. Benteke, H. Kijima

Atlanta United Team News

Atlanta will be without three main stars for this trip to the nation’s capital on Saturday. Ajani Fortune is missing due to a foot injury, while Tristan Muyumba and Stian Gregerson are absent due to knee and thigh issues, respectively.

Possible Lineup

B. Guzan (GK); R. Hernandez, M. Edwards, E. Morales, L. Abram, P. Amador, A. Miranchuk, B. Slisz, M. Klich, M. Almiron, S. Lobzhanidze

D.C. United vs. Atlanta United Picks

Both of these sides come into this round of matches on losing runs, and that makes it challenging to foresee which side is able to bounce back to form.

However, the narrow edge is given to Atlanta, who have dominated their previous encounters against D.C. United, having lost just once in the last eight head-to-head clashes.