LiontipsNashville vs D.C. United: Predictions and Bets for the MLS Match on October 3, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Nashville sits in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, trailing ninth-place Philadelphia by four points, which is currently in the play-in zone. There is still a chance to break into the top nine, but they must secure victories and rely on rivals faltering. Following wins against Atlanta (2-0) and Chicago (1-0), the hosts drew with Cincinnati (2-2) and lost to another bottom feeder, New England Revolution (0-1).
Injuries and Suspensions
Taylor Boyd, Lucas McNaughton, Randall Leal, Jack Maher, and Jacob Shaffelburg will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Betting Trends of Note
Nashville has managed to avoid defeat in three of their last four matches
The hosts have won only one of their last six home games
Projected Lineup: Willis - Lovitz, Bauer, Zimmerman, Moore - Anunga, Godoy - Banbury, Mukhtar, Moore - Surridge.
Current Form
DC United sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings but is only three points behind Toronto and Philadelphia, who occupy the eighth and ninth spots respectively. With favorable outcomes, the team could contend for a playoff spot. However, recent performances have not been promising, with home draws against New York City (1-1) and Columbus (2-2), along with a heavy defeat to Philadelphia (0-4).
Injuries and Suspensions
Akinmboni, Antley, Canouse, Hopkins, and Schnegg will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- DC United has failed to secure a victory in their last three matches.
- DC United has not kept a clean sheet in their last seven matches.
Projected Lineup: Bono - Barlett, McVey, Bartlett, Herrera - Klich, Enoy, Priani - Stroud, Benteke, Badji.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 2:0
The home team has won two of the last five matches with this scoreline
13.00Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has won in five of the last six matches for the home team
2.45Bet The number 2 in the final score
This trend has occurred in the last two head-to-head matches
2.07Tip and bets
The rivals have faced challenges recently but still hold playoff hopes. We believe that home advantage will be significant in this matchup. In their last two home games, Nashville has performed well. It's quite possible that the Tennessee club will rally to please its fans once again.
Our prediction is a draw no bet on Nashville at 1.67
Total Goals Bet
Both teams have been struggling to score recently, making it unlikely that this matchup will produce a high-scoring affair. We do not anticipate a goal fest in this clash.
Our prediction is a total of under 2.5 goals with odds of 2.35
Corner Bet
The teams are likely to adopt a defensive stance in this match, leading us to believe there won’t be many corner kicks.
Our prediction is a total of under 9.5 corners with odds of 1.90
