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Nashville SC
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DC United vs Nashville SC prediction: this Audi Field clash pits a mid-table home side against the runaway MLS Eastern Conference leader. Nashville SC sit top with 39 points from 16 games, riding an outstanding home record of eight wins and just one loss, and their away form remains strong too with four wins, two draws and only one defeat on the road.
DC United, by contrast, occupy ninth place with 19 points and a points-per-game rate barely half of Nashville's. Their season has been defined by draws, seven already, and a leaky defense conceding 1.59 goals per game. Multiple injuries in defense and midfield compound the challenge against a Nashville attack averaging 2.06 goals per game.
The two sides met earlier this season in May, sharing a 2-2 draw, hinting DC United can trouble Nashville when at their best. But Nashville's overall body of work, top scoring rate, best defense in the league, and a 75% win rate, makes them clear favorites here.
Expect goals at both ends given DC United's high-scoring, high-conceding profile, but Nashville's class and defensive discipline should ultimately prove decisive. The prediction leans away win, though DC United's home draw tendency keeps this from being a lock.
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2026 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
These two have met five times since mid-2024, with Nashville winning three, DC United winning one, and one draw. Most...
These two have met five times since mid-2024, with Nashville winning three, DC United winning one, and one draw. Most recently in May 2026, the sides shared a 2-2 draw at Geodis Park. Nashville also thrashed DC United 5-2 in a 2025 US Open Cup meeting and won 1-0 in MLS play last June. The pattern favors Nashville, though DC United have shown they can find the net against them.
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13 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
4.7/10
DC United have won just one of their last four MLS matches, drawing three, including...
DC United have won just one of their last four MLS matches, drawing three, including back-to-back 4-4 and 1-1 scorelines that highlight their leaky defense. They picked up a narrow 2-1 win over Toronto FC most recently but followed with a 1-1 draw at Houston. Injuries to Segal, Rowles, Antley and Hopkins strip depth from defense and midfield. Home form is modest at three wins, two draws, three losses. Attacking output remains inconsistent, though games involving DC United tend to produce goals at both ends, a trend worth monitoring against a clinical Nashville side.
11 of 15 in Major League Soccer
Form Rating
7/10
Nashville SC lead the Eastern Conference by a wide margin, winning 12 of 16 league...
Nashville SC lead the Eastern Conference by a wide margin, winning 12 of 16 league games and losing just once. A rare blip came in a 1-0 loss at Orlando last time out, snapping a long unbeaten league run, but they bounced back with consecutive 1-0 wins over CF Montreal and Atlanta before that stumble. Their away record remains excellent at four wins, two draws, one loss. Nashville's defense is the league's best, conceding under 0.7 goals per game, though four injuries in defense and midfield are worth tracking against a DC United side capable of scoring goals.
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DC United vs Nashville SC - Match Analysis
Nashville sit first in the Eastern Conference with a 2.44 points-per-game rate compared to DC United's 1.19. They've won 12 of 16 matches, boast the league's best defense, and their away record shows four wins, two draws, and just one loss. DC United's inconsistent home form and defensive injuries widen the gap further, making Nashville the clear statistical favorite in this matchup.
It's possible. DC United drew 2-2 with Nashville in their most recent meeting, and Nashville just suffered a rare loss to Orlando City. DC United's home form includes three wins from eight, and they've shown they can score goals in bunches, netting four in two separate recent matches. Still, defensive injuries make containing Nashville's attack a major challenge.
Over 2.5 Goals stands out given DC United's leaky defense and Nashville's clinical attack, both teams have been part of high-scoring games recently. For those wanting protection on the favorite, Draw No Bet: Nashville SC offers value given DC United's frequent home draws. These alternative markets balance risk better than a straight moneyline pick on this matchup.
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