MLS returns to action with a string of games this weekend when Nashville SC take on DC United in a landmark encounter at Audi Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be looking to win this match.
Preview DC United vs Nashville SC
DC United are currently 13th in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled so far this season. The hosts suffered a narrow 1-0 loss at the hands of the Chicago Fire in the previous game and will have to bounce back this weekend.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the current Western Conference league table and have been quite impressive this year. The away team suffered a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Sporting Kansas City last week and have a point to prove in this clash.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers DC United vs Nashville SC
- Nashville SC have an outstanding record against DC United and have won two of the three matches played between the two teams, with the other fixtures ending in a draw.
- Sporting Kansas City is the only other MLS club to avoid defeat against DC United in their first three games.
- Under their interim head coach Chad Ashton, DC United have lost four of their eight matches in MLS and conceded more than one goal in these six.
- Nashville SC’s 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City last week ended an astonishing 24-match unbeaten streak at home in MLS.
- DC United have conceded eight goals from corners so far this season – the most of any team in MLS.
- Nashville SC striker CJ Sapong has scored 75 goals in his last 10 seasons in MLS, with none of these attacks coming from outside the box.
DC United vs Nashville SC Prediction
Nashville SC have exceeded expectations so far this season and will be determined to qualify for the knockout stages this year. The away team has put together a formidable squad and will be looking to get back to winning ways in this clash.
DC United have had a dismal campaign so far and have a few issues to address ahead of this clash. Nashville SC have been the better team this season and are in control this weekend.
Prediction: DC United 1-3 Nashville SC
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DC United vs Nashville SC . Soccer Tips
Tip 1: Results – Nashville SC
Tip 2: Game to score more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Nashville SC to score first – Yes
Tip 4: CJ Sapong to score – Yes
Edited by Aditya Hosangadi