Extratips: Atlanta United vs DC United - MLS Match Preview and Betting Predictions

Welcome to Extratips for your go-to Atlanta United vs DC United match prediction! The clash kicks off on October 18, 2025 at 22:00, live from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both teams have stumbled this season: Atlanta United sit 14th, while DC United prop up the table in 15th place. The bookies tilt toward an Atlanta win (2.10), with a draw at 3.20 and a DC win at 3.40. Neither team has anything to lose, so expect an open contest.

From past encounters, Atlanta have the edge, winning 10 of 20 matchups since 2017, with DC winning 7 and 3 draws. The last five head-to-heads: Atlanta win, Atlanta win, DC win, Atlanta win, draw. At home, Atlanta are tough: 5 wins in their last 5, scoring freely yet conceding regularly. DC’s road woes are clear: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses away recently.

Injuries could play a part, with Atlanta missing Fortune, Edwards, and Reilly; DC are without Badji, Fletcher, and Leal. Atlanta’s strengths? Home form, attacking intent, quick transitions. Weaknesses? Leaky defence, slow starts, injury list. DC threaten on breaks, but struggle for goals and defending late leads.

Key storylines include: Can Atlanta stay perfect at home? Will DC break their losing away streak? Will missing players tip the balance?

With both sides usually involved in high-scoring games and defensive frailty evident, goals are on the cards. Let’s get into our top predictions for this one!