D.C. United tries to end road draw streak in matchup with Charlotte FC

DC United (5-6-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (8-7-5, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: Charlotte FC -128, DC United +295, Draw +284; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: D.C. United visits Charlotte FC after playing to a draw in three straight road games.

Charlotte is 7-4-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte ranks ninth in the MLS with 35 goals led by Pep Biel with 10.

United is 5-4-5 against Eastern Conference teams. United ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference giving up only 33 goals.

Saturday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Biel has 10 goals and four assists for Charlotte. Idan Gorno has scored three goals over the last 10 games.

Lucas Bartlett has two goals and one assist for United. Thai Baribo has scored six goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Charlotte: 16-4-10, averaging 5.1 goals, 14.4 shots on goal and 14.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 3.9 goals per game.

United: 14-5-11, averaging 4.8 goals, 15.9 shots on goal and 16.2 corner kicks per game while allowing 5.4 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Charlotte: Aron John (injured), Nimfasha Berchimas (injured), Harry Toffolo (injured).

United: Gabe Segal (injured), Kye Rowles (injured).

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