DC United vs Atlanta United FC
DC United and Atlanta United FC share the spoils
A goalless stalemate keeps both sides waiting for a breakthrough.
In a match that defied expectations, DC United and Atlanta United FC played out a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer. Despite Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 3-2 win for the home side, neither team could find the net, resulting in a stalemate. The clean sheet outcome was a surprise against the forecast of goals and a home victory.
Outcome probability
As the MLS regular season rolls on, DC United and Atlanta United FC prepare to lock horns in what promises to be an entertaining fixture. Both sides have shown attacking intent this season, setting the stage for a lively encounter.
Match factors
DC United's prolific striker advantage
Tai Baribo's 12 goals this season and strong home scoring form give DC United a key edge upfront
Creative supply from DC United's wide defenders
Keisuke Kurokawa leads DC United with 4 assists, providing quality service from defense
Atlanta United's recent scoring struggles
Atlanta's top scorers have limited recent goals, with Miranchuk and Almirón scoreless in last 10 and 5 respectively
Midfield creativity key for Atlanta
Miguel Almirón's 4 goals and 4 assists this season highlight his role as Atlanta's main creative threat
Defensive solidity from DC United's backline
Kye Rowles and Silvan Hefti contribute defensively and offensively, aiding DC United's balance
The context
This match is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, round 25. Historically, these teams have met 20 times, with Atlanta United FC holding a slight edge in wins. The average goals per game in their meetings hover around 2.9, indicating a tendency for open play and goalmouth action.
Key insights
Tai Baribo
DC United
Leads team scoring with 12 goals, including 7 in last 10 home games, making him a key home advantage.
Major League Soccer 26/2712 goals in 17 appearances, 0.71 goals/game
Keisuke Kurokawa
DC United
Top assister with 4 assists, providing quality service from wide positions and set-pieces.
Major League Soccer 26/274 assists in 23 appearances, 0.17 assists/game
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Miguel Almirón Rejala
Atlanta United FC
Key creative midfielder with 4 goals and 4 assists, though recent scoring form has dipped.
Major League Soccer 26/274 goals and 4 assists in 17 appearances, 0.24 goals and assists/game
Analysis
DC United boast a potent attacking threat in Tai Baribo, who has netted 12 goals in 17 appearances, including a strong home scoring record. Their creative supply is bolstered by Keisuke Kurokawa, the team's top assister, providing quality service from wide positions. Atlanta United FC, meanwhile, rely on Miguel Almirón Rejala for creativity and goals, though their recent scoring form has been somewhat muted. Defensively, DC United's backline, featuring Kye Rowles and Silvan Hefti, offers solidity and balance, which could prove decisive in a match expected to be closely contested and high scoring.
Key facts
- 1.DC United's Tai Baribo has scored 12 goals in 17 games this season, making him a key threat.
- 2.Keisuke Kurokawa leads DC United with 4 assists, providing crucial creativity from defence.
- 3.Atlanta United's Miguel Almirón Rejala has 4 goals and 4 assists this season, highlighting his importance.
- 4.In 20 head-to-head meetings, Atlanta United FC have won 10, DC United 5, with 5 draws.
- 5.Head-to-head matches average 2.9 goals, indicating open and attacking games.
- 6.Predicted total cards for the match is 4, suggesting moderate physicality.
Prediction
We anticipate a narrow home win for DC United with a final scoreline of 3-2. The halftime score is likely to be 2-1, reflecting an early flurry of goals before a tense second half. Expect a moderately physical game with around four cards shown.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — DC United
Away — Atlanta United FC
The verdict
All signs point to an exciting, closely fought match with plenty of goals and drama. DC United's attacking edge and home form should just about see them through against a resilient Atlanta United FC side. Fans can look forward to a thrilling MLS encounter.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Yellow Card
Ordaz
Hefti
Servania
Alonso
Unknown
Fortune
Muyumba
Yellow Card
Rowles
Yellow Card
Nono
Yellow Card
Stroud
Yellow Card
Almirón
Dozzell
Sanchez
Munteanu
Match Statistics
DC United
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1S. JohnsonG
- 2K. NonoM
- 3L. BartlettD
- 5S. HeftiD
- 6K. KurokawaD
- 9T. BariboF
- 11L. MunteanuF
- 15K. RowlesD
- 21A. DozzellM
- 22N. OrdazM
- 23B. ServaniaM
Substitutes
- 4M. PeltolaD
- 8J. StroudM
- 13S. NealisD
- 25J. HopkinsM
- 26A. BonoG
- 27Nikola MarkovicD
- 77Hosei KijimaM
Atlanta United FC
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1L. HoyosG
- 3E. BáezD
- 4E. MihajD
- 6J. AlonsoD
- 10M. AlmirónF
- 35A. FortuneM
- 36B. EmboloF
- 48C. SanchezM
- 55T. JacobD
- 59A. MiranchukF
Substitutes
- 8T. MuyumbaM
- 16Adrian GillM
- 19Sergio SantosF
- 20L. BrennanM
- 22F. PicaultF
- 27P. DíazD
- 28William ReillyM
- 42Jayden HibbertG
- 47Matthew EdwardsD
DC United
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Johnson | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Hefti | D | 56 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| L. Bartlett | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Servania | M | 56 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Hopkins | M | 34 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| M. Peltola | D | 34 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Rowles | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Hosei Kijima | M | 1 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Nikola Markovic | D | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Munteanu | F | 89 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| T. Baribo | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Dozzell | M | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| J. Stroud | M | 34 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Nono | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| K. Kurokawa | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Ordaz | M | 56 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| S. Nealis | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bono | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Atlanta United FC
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Alonso | D | 57 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| E. Mihaj | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Adrian Gill | M | 33 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| E. Báez | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| T. Jacob | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Matthew Edwards | D | 33 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| L. Hoyos | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Fortune | M | 57 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Almirón | F | 73 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 1/3 |
| F. Picault | F | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| L. Brennan | M | 3 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Muyumba | M | 33 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| B. Embolo | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1/5 |
| A. Miranchuk | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| C. Sanchez | M | 87 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — |
| Jayden Hibbert | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| William Reilly | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergio Santos | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Díaz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |