Two struggling Eastern Conference sides, DC United and Atlanta United, face off in a must-win MLS showdown at Audi Field. Both clubs are desperate to snap three-game losing streaks and revive their fading playoff hopes.
Match Details
| Fixture | DC United vs Atlanta United |
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
| Venue | Audi Field, Washington, D.C. |
| Broadcast | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
| Head-to-Head | Atlanta leads 10W–7L–2D in 19 meetings |
Current Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Last 5 Matches |
| DC United | 4–10–6 | 18 pts (12th East) | L–L–L–W–D |
| Atlanta United | 4–10–5 | 17 pts (14th East) | L–L–L–W–W |
DC United have lost 3 straight, scoring just once and conceding 10 goals in that span.
Atlanta United are winless in 9 road games this season (0–7–2), conceding 22 goals away.
Tactical Breakdown
DC United
Strengths: Set-piece threat, physicality in the box
Key Players:
Christian Benteke: 6 goals in 13 appearances; returned from injury last week
David Schnegg: 7 duels won vs. Nashville, active on the left flank
Injuries/Suspensions:
Gabriel Pirani (suspended)
Kristian Fletcher, Lukas MacNaughton (injured)
Aaron Herrera (returning from international duty)
Atlanta United FC
Strengths: Midfield creativity, historical edge at Audi Field
Key Players:
Miguel Almirón: 6 goal involvements in 17 games since returning from Europe
Emmanuel Latte Lath: 5 goals, but on a 12-match scoring drought
Injuries/Suspensions:
Ajani Fortune, Derrick Williams, Josh Cohen, Bartosz Slisz (suspended), Muyumba (doubtful)
Key Matchups to Watch
| Duel | Edge |
| Benteke vs. Atlanta CBs | DC United – aerial dominance |
| Almirón vs. Servania | Atlanta – creative spark |
| Schnegg vs. Lennon | Even – both fullbacks push high |
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Metric | DC United | Atlanta United FC |
| Goals Scored | 17 (last in East) | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 39 (worst in East) | 37 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 | 1 |
| Road Record | — | 0–7–2 |
MATCH ODDS
D. C. United + 160 Draw + 240 Atlanta United FC + 145
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
