Venue & Game Info
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Kickoff: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Weather Update
Atlanta Forecast (Oct. 18, 2025): Clear skies, 72°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph). Indoor stadium with retractable roof, so weather impact minimal.
Team Recent Form
Atlanta United: Winless in last 5 (0-1-4), including a 4–0 loss to Inter Miami. Scored just once in last three matches.
D.C. United: Also winless in last 4 (0-1-3), including a 6–0 thrashing by Philadelphia. Scored only 3 goals across last 4 games.
Injury Report
Atlanta United: No major absences reported, but squad rotation expected.
D.C. United: No significant injuries listed, though depth has been tested late in the season.
Player Matchups
Atlanta:
Thiago Almada — creative hub, but has struggled for consistency.
Giorgos Giakoumakis — top scorer, needs service to be effective.
D.C. United:
Christian Benteke — physical target man, capable of punishing Atlanta’s shaky backline.
Mateusz Klich — midfield distributor, key in transitions.
Series History
All-time meetings: 20 matches — Atlanta 10 wins, D.C. 8 wins, 2 draws.
Recent trend: 3 of last 5 meetings ended in draws, including a Leagues Cup stalemate in 2024.
Atlanta has failed to score in their last two vs. D.C.
Betting Trends
Atlanta: 0-3 in last 3, failed to score in all three.
D.C. United: 0-3 in last 3, conceding 10 goals combined.
Both teams rank bottom in MLS for goals conceded (Atlanta 62, D.C. 65).
61% of Atlanta’s games and 61% of D.C.’s games this season have seen BTTS.
MATCH ODDS
Atlanta United FC – 115 Draw + 230 D. C. United + 300
Over 2.5 – 175 Under 2.5+ 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
