DC United — Atlanta United FC: Win probabilities, 12.09.2026
Win probabilities
Outcome probabilities after removing the bookmaker margin
Markets
All calculated markets
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | 1X | 68.5% |
| 12 | 75.1% | |
| X2 | 56.4% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes/No | 63.9% / 36.1% |
| Totals 0.5 | Over/Under | 95.0% / 5.0% |
| Totals 1.5 | Over/Under | 83.5% / 16.5% |
| Totals 2.5 | Over/Under | 61.7% / 38.3% |
| Totals 3.5 | Over/Under | 39.4% / 60.6% |
| Totals 4.5 | Over/Under | 21.7% / 78.3% |
| Totals 5.5 | Over/Under | 10.4% / 89.6% |
Score probability heatmap
Home goals run vertically; away goals run horizontally
Match preview
DC United have a slight edge over Atlanta United FC in this MLS matchup, although the moderate confidence indicates a contest with limited separation between the sides. The available assessment points toward a home win or draw rather than a clear-cut result, so DC United’s advantage should be viewed as narrow.
The match is projected to have an open scoring profile, with both teams likely to score. That points to an engaging game in which neither defence is expected to remain untested, while the range of likely scorelines also reflects the balanced nature of the contest. DC United may have enough of an edge to prevail on home ground, but Atlanta United FC remain credible opponents and could take advantage if the hosts leave space in attack. A draw therefore remains a substantial part of the outlook, alongside a narrow home victory.
What matters before kick-off
Matchday at Audi Field
D.C. United hosts Atlanta United FC at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. for an Eastern Conference MLS regular season fixture.
Scoreless draw in previous meeting
The previous encounter between D.C. United and Atlanta United earlier in the 2026 MLS regular season ended in a 0-0 draw.
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We remove the bookmaker margin from market odds, estimate each team’s expected goals and build one matrix of possible scores. Outcomes, totals, both teams to score and likely scores all come from that matrix.
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