On Wednesday, October 2nd, at 8:30 PM, Nashville SC (8-14-9, 13th in the Eastern Conference) will host D.C. United SC (8-13-10, 12th in the Eastern Conference) at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN. The over/under goal line is currently sitting at 2.5 goals, and the money line odds are +195.0 for D.C. United, +120.0 for Nashville, and +265.0 for a draw.
D.C. United SC vs. Nashville SC Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: D.C. United SC at Nashville SC
- Where: Nashville, TN at Geodis Park
- Date: Wednesday, October 2nd
- Betting Odds NAS +120.0 | DCU +195.0 O/U 2.5
D.C. United SC Preview
Through 31 matches, D.C. United SC has a record of 8-13-10, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. They are just two points behind Austin FC and Atlanta United FC. Over their last five matches, D.C. United has gone 2-1-2. In their most recent match, they played to a 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew. This season, they have been favored in 15 matches, going 4-7-4 in those contests. On Saturday, October 5th, they will be on the road once again, taking on the New England Revolution.
Christian Benteke is the top scorer in MLS this season, and he has also been the top scorer for D.C. United SC. His 21 goals are the most in the league. Benteke is also 4th in MLS in shots on goal, and he leads D.C. United in that category as well. Jared Stroud is the leader in assists for D.C. United, and he is 27th in MLS in that category. Stroud has also scored three goals this season, which is 3rd on the team and 140th in MLS. This season, D.C. United is 16th in MLS in goals per match and shots on goal per match. They are 10th in the league in corners, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 54.8% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 29th in MLS.
Heading into their match against the Nashville SC offense, which is ranked 29th in the MLS, D.C. United SC's defense is currently 28th in goals allowed per match at 2.0. Over their last six matches, they have given up 13 goals (2.2). They have had some success against struggling offenses, including holding the 24th-ranked Chicago Fire FC to just one goal on September 8th. However, they are coming off a match against the 3rd-ranked Columbus Crew where they gave up two goals. Alex Bono is 21st in saves this season and has just two clean sheets.
Nashville SC Preview
In their last match, Nashville SC lost to the New England Revolution, who are one spot behind them in the Eastern Conference standings. Over their last seven matches, Nashville has just two wins, going 2-4-1. On the season, Nashville has an 8-14-9 record, which has them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. They are just one point ahead of the Revolution and three points behind St. Louis City SC.
Sam Surridge is the leading scorer for Nashville SC this season, as he has found the back of the net 11 times, which is 27th in MLS. Hany Mukhtar is the team's leader in assists and is 20th in the league in that category. He is also second on the team in goals scored. Overall, Nashville SC is 29th in the league in goals scored, averaging 1.0 per match.
Heading into their match against D.C. United SC, Nashville SC's defense is currently 16th in the MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. However, they are coming off a solid performance against the New England Revolution, who are 27th in scoring, as they allowed just one goal. Overall, they are 11th in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions. Joe Willis is 7th in clean sheets this season with eight.
D.C. United SC vs. Nashville SC Head To Head
In the only matchup between these two teams this season, D.C. United came away with a 2-1 victory. D.C. United had seven shots on goal compared to just three for Nashville.
D.C. United SC vs Nashville SC Free Pick
Even though D.C. United comes in as one of the worst defensive teams in the MLS, we have this match between D.C. United and Nashville SC ending in a 1-1 draw. The draw is currently listed at +265.0. Looking at our projections, both teams are expected to finish with three shots on goal, with Christian Benteke (D.C. United) and Teal Bunbury (Nashville SC) having the best odds to score a goal for their respective teams.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +265.0
