D.C. United SC vs Nashville SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
D.C. United SC vs Nashville SC — MLS at Audi Field.
- D.C. United SC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Nashville SC 34 games · 77 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Nashville SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jun | Chicago Fire FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 May | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–4 | L |
| 21 May | Toronto FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 May | New York City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 May | Internacional CF Miami | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | D.C. United SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jun | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 May | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 May | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 May | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| D.C. United SC | Nashville SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #1 |
| 33 | Points | 77 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 7 / 12 / 15 | W / D / L | 23 / 8 / 3 |
| 39 | Scored | 71 |
| 61 | Conceded | 25 |
| -22 | GD | +46 |
| 0.97 | PPG | 2.26 |
| 21% | Win % | 68% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
Nashville SC this season
D.C. United SC are 14th (33 pts). Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
D.C. United SC
0-15
3/4
16-30
6/6
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/10
61-75
3/8
76+
8/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nashville SC
0-15
4/1
16-30
10/3
31-45
6/4
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/7
76+
16/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
D.C. United SC
| Tai Baribo | 16 G | 1 A |
| Louis Munteanu | 6 G | 2 A |
Nashville SC
| Sam Surridge | 21 G | 1 A |
| Hany Mukhtar | 16 G | 8 A |
| Warren Madrigal | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for D.C. United SC to score. At the same time, Nashville SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 6' Goal! Daniel Lovitz scores his 8 goal in 299 matches.
- 7' Daniel Lovitz adds to his 0 season tally! Nashville SC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 12' Supporters expect more eagerness from Julian Gressel, as he is very good at scoring at Audi Field with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 21' Andy Najar was booked on 21.
- 22' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andy Najar.
- 26' Nashville SC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Nashville SC winning 0% of all matches.
- 41' D.C. United SC is showing some good football. However, D.C. United SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' Hany Mukhtar makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Nashville SC are in front.
- 46' It is a substitution in D.C. United SC team. Sofiane Djeffal is replaced by Nigel Robertha on 46 minute.
- 50' Hany Mukhtar with the second goal in the match!
- 54' It’s a booking for Nashville SC player. Walker Zimmerman gets a Yellow card.
- 56' Another change for D.C. United SC made on 56 minute. Julian Gressel leaves to be changed by Donovan Pines.
- 59' Taxiarchis Fountas adds to his 2 season tally! D.C. United SC lead 1-4 — and this changes everything.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for David Romney.
- 60' Taxiarchis Fountas with the second goal in the match!
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! David Romney argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' The crowd applauds Randall Leal as he leaves the pitch. Luke Haakenson steps in for Nashville SC.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Steven Birnbaum is booked for D.C. United SC — Yellow card on 63.
- 68' The 27-year-old Sofiane Djeffal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Another substitution for D.C. United SC to replace Brad Smith by Kimarni Smith on 71 minute.
- 74' The Nashville SC manager makes a substitution. Charles Sapong departs to be replaced by Ake Arnaud Loba.
- 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Nashville SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' D.C. United SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Drew Skundrich is hanging Russell Canouse on the field on 83 minute.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Brian Anunga is booked for Nashville SC — Yellow card on 84.
- 86' The Nashville SC bench stirs into life. Hany Mukhtar is withdrawn and Ethan Zubak gets his opportunity.
- 90' Nashville SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Taylor Washington is hanging Daniel Lovitz on the field on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Nashville SC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Ola Kamara ↓ Michael Estrada 56'
-
5
Brad Smith ↓ Kimarni Smith 71'
- 6
- 14
-
31
Julian Gressel ↓ Donovan Pines 56'
- 4
- 1
- 11
- 15
- 8
- 13
Bench
- 21
-
23
Donovan Pines ↑ 56'
-
19
Nigel Robertha ↑ 46'
-
7
Michael Estrada ↑ 56'
- 93
-
17
Kimarni Smith ↑ 71'
-
12
Drew Skundrich ↑ 83'
Nashville SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 54
- 19
- 1
- 25
-
8
Randall Leal ↓ Luke Haakenson 62'
-
6
Dax McCarty ↓ Brian Anunga 74'
- 2
-
10
Hany Mukhtar ↓ Ethan Zubak 86'
- 5
- 17
Bench
-
11
Ethan Zubak ↑ 86'
- 15
-
23
Taylor Washington ↑ 90'
-
27
Brian Anunga ↑ 74'
- 30
-
26
Luke Haakenson ↑ 62'
-
9
Ake Arnaud Loba ↑ 74'
- 22
- 32
Coach
Gary Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Muyl | 5 |
| Hany Mukhtar | 4 |
| Charles Sapong | 3 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Cristian Dajome | 2 |
| Taxiarchis Fountas | 2 |
| Daniel Lovitz | 2 |
| Randall Leal | 2 |
Head to Head
D.C. United SC Form
Nashville SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78
D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.43
Nashville SC xG
I would bet for:
Nashville SC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
D.C. United SC or Draw
36%
Draw or Nashville SC
85%
D.C. United SC or Nashville SC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nashville SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
0 – 3
9.4%
1 – 2
9%
1 – 1
8.3%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 4
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 4
4.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
2 – 3
2.9%
2 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC
| Handicap | D.C. United SC covers | Push | Nashville SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +1 | 28% | 22% | 51% |
| +1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +2 | 49% | 21% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.