Atlanta United FC vs D.C. United Prediction, 5/11/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 5/8/2024

Game: Atlanta United FC vs D.C. United

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: MLS Season Pass

The United (3-4-3) are on their way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday where they will attempt to defeat the 5 Stripes (3-3-3). The expected starting goaltenders will be Brad Guzan for Atlanta and Alex Bono for DC.

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The United sit at 6th when talking about xG having 16.1, and the team's expected goals against are sitting at 13.1. The United have given up 11 goals while surrendering 1.10 goals per 90, and opposing clubs have compiled 38 shots on target against them. The team's difference in goals is 4 with 13 goals tallied and 9 goals surrendered. They have tallied 3 clean sheets, which has them at a rate of 33.3% on the year. Atlanta United FC has earned 26 saves and they also have earned a save % of 73.7 over the course of the season. Atlanta has accumulated 17 yellow card warnings this year. This season, the team has put together an average of 1.33 pts per contest (12 pts) and are 19th in MLS with 9 assists.

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The United hold an average of 1.30 pts per fixture while sitting with 12 assists and 1 red card. The United have accumulated a clean sheet % of 20.0% on the season and also 36 yellow card warnings. D.C. is ranked 18th in relation to goals conceded with 15, and their goal differential sits at -1. So far this season, the United have a save percentage of 69.8 (53 SoTA), and are 15th in soccer with 13 pts. The club's goals against/90 min is currently at 1.55 with 36 saves, and they have compiled 2 shut outs. D.C. United has totaled 14 goals and their xG on the year is sitting at 19.6.

The guy who will defend the goal for Atlanta will be Brad Guzan. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.40 (593 total goals surrendered) and his save percentage is 69.9. Guzan (146-106-172 record in his career) has recorded 114 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 27.0% clean sheet rate. Guzan has seen the field for 38,050 minutes and has earned 1,318 saves in his pro soccer career. The goalie hailing from the United States has seen 1,912 shots tried at him in 422 career starts.

Alex Bono will look after the net for DC. During his pro soccer career, Bono has allowed 255 goals and has racked up 533 stops in 165 starts. He has surrendered 1.52 goals per 90 minutes and he has a mark of 66-44-56. He holds a save percentage of 70.4 and his shutout rate sits at 21.2%. Bono has totaled 35 clean sheets and has defended 786 shots tried against him in 15,072 mins in his career.

Saba Lobzhanidze is a man who could help decide the outcome for Atlanta. He has 32 assists while tallying 3 yellow cards so far in his career. The forward who is from Georgia has totaled 43 goals scored in 15,437 mins. Lobzhanidze has been in the starting lineup in 181 outings during his career and accounts for 0.25 goals per 90.

DC is being led by Christian Benteke, who the defense is sure to gameplan in this matchup. He scores 0.44 goals per 90 minutes and has had a starting assignment in 337 outings in his career. The forward from Belgium has played 31,100 mins and he has scored 152 goals. He has earned 20 yellow card warnings during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 40 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Atlanta

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