Atlanta United brings draw streak into matchup with D.C. United

Updated Jun. 9, 2023 2:13 a.m. ET

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DC United (6-6-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (6-4-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: Atlanta United FC -131, DC United +316, Draw +301; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta United takes on D.C. United after playing to a draw in four consecutive games.

Atlanta is 3-3-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta has a +4 goal differential, scoring 32 goals while conceding 28.

D.C. United is 5-6-4 in conference matchups. D.C. United has a +3 goal differential, scoring 24 goals while allowing 21.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Giorgos Giakoumakis has scored nine goals for Atlanta. Thiago Almada has three goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Christian Benteke has scored eight goals with one assist for D.C. United. Victor Palsson has two assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Atlanta: 2-3-5, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 4.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.

D.C. United: 5-2-3, averaging 1.7 goals, 3.4 shots on goal and 4.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Atlanta: Amar Sejdic (injured), Santiago Sosa (injured), Osvaldo Alonso (injured), Erik Lopez (injured).

D.C. United: Luis Enrique Jr Zamudio Lizardo (injured), Lewis O'Brien (injured), Russell Canouse (injured), Ruan (injured), Mohanad Jeahze (injured), Nigel Robertha (injured), Martin Rodriguez (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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