Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Nashville SC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Nashville SC
2 – 0
Full Time
D.C. United SC
Sun 2 Jul 2023 · 00:30 UTC Nissan Stadium 30,109 HT 45' · FT 45'
Randall Leal 18' 1–0
Randall Leal 37' 2–0
Walker Zimmerman 20' Y
Randall Leal 34' Y
Y 39' Christian Benteke
Walker Zimmerman 64' YR
Teal Bunbury 66' Y
Y 74' Taxiarchis Fountas

Overview

Match Preview

Nashville SC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Nissan Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

5
5
2
Nashville SC 12 games · Avg 2.9 goals D.C. United SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-02 Nashville SC 2–0 D.C. United SC 2023-05-13 D.C. United SC 1–1 Nashville SC 2022-06-25 D.C. United SC 1–3 Nashville SC 2021-10-16 D.C. United SC 0–0 Nashville SC 2021-08-15 Nashville SC 5–2 D.C. United SC

Recent Form

Nashville SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jul D.C. United SC H 2–0 W
24 Jun Columbus Crew SC A 0–2 L
21 Jun Montreal Impact FC A 0–1 L
18 Jun St. Louis City H 3–1 W
10 Jun Toronto FC A 1–1 D
04 Jun FC Dallas A 2–1 W
D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jul Nashville SC A 0–2 L
24 Jun FC Cincinnati H 3–0 W
17 Jun Real Salt Lake H 1–2 L
10 Jun Atlanta United FC A 1–3 L
03 Jun Internacional CF Miami A 2–1 W
31 May Montreal Impact FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Nashville SC D.C. United SC
#1 Position #11
60 Points 30
27 Played 26
18 / 6 / 3 W / D / L 6 / 12 / 8
55 Scored 34
21 Conceded 42
+34 GD -8
2.22 PPG 1.15
67% Win % 23%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
48% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
31% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season

Nashville SC are 1st (60 pts). D.C. United SC are 11th (30 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nashville SC
0-15
3/1
16-30
7/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
5/6
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
5/4
31-45
2/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
3/6
76+
8/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nashville SC
Sam Surridge 16 G 1 A
Hany Mukhtar 13 G 6 A
Warren Madrigal 5 G 2 A
D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 14 G
Louis Munteanu 6 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Nashville SC and D.C. United SC get this one started.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Durkin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for D.C. United SC.
  • 10' Taxiarchis Fountas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Nashville SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 18' GOAL! Randall Leal scores on 18. Assisted by Hany Mukhtar
  • 20' The referee has no hesitation. Walker Zimmerman is booked for Nashville SC — card on 20.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' USA international Jack Maher has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 34' It’s gonna be a card for Randall Leal.
  • 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Randall Leal makes it 2-0.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Christian Benteke is booked for D.C. United SC — card on 39.
  • 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 46' Taxiarchis Fountas gets the nod from D.C. United SC. He replaces Donovan Pines and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Nashville SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Nashville SC are deployed in a 4-3-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against D.C. United SC's 3-4-3 shape.
  • 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nashville SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' Walker Zimmerman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 64.
  • 66' Teal Bunbury has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 66.
  • 67' A tactical swap from Nashville SC — Ethan Zubak on, Teal Bunbury off on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 74' Taxiarchis Fountas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 74.
  • 74' The D.C. United SC bench stirs into life. Cristian Dajome is withdrawn and Kristian Fletcher gets his opportunity.
  • 79' It looks like no one’s ball. D.C. United SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 83' Brian Anunga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Muyl on 83 minute.
  • 85' The D.C. United SC bench stirs into life. Chris Durkin is withdrawn and Yamil Asad gets his opportunity.
  • 90' Hany Mukhtar makes way for Taylor Washington at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nashville SC.
  • 2-0 the final result. D.C. United SC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Nashville SC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

D.C. United SC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Muyl 5
Hany Mukhtar 4
Charles Sapong 3
Randall Leal 2
Lucas Bartlett 2
Warren Madrigal 2
Sam Surridge 2
Cristian Dajome 2

Head to Head

2023-07-02 Nashville SC 2–0 D.C. United SC 2023-05-13 D.C. United SC 1–1 Nashville SC 2022-06-25 D.C. United SC 1–3 Nashville SC 2021-10-16 D.C. United SC 0–0 Nashville SC 2021-08-15 Nashville SC 5–2 D.C. United SC

Nashville SC Form

2023-07-02 Nashville SC 2–0 D.C. United SC W 2023-06-24 Columbus Crew SC 2–0 Nashville SC L 2023-06-21 Montreal Impact FC 1–0 Nashville SC L 2023-06-18 Nashville SC 3–1 St. Louis City W 2023-06-10 Toronto FC 1–1 Nashville SC D 2023-06-04 FC Dallas 1–2 Nashville SC W

D.C. United SC Form

2023-07-02 Nashville SC 2–0 D.C. United SC L 2023-06-24 D.C. United SC 3–0 FC Cincinnati W 2023-06-17 D.C. United SC 1–2 Real Salt Lake L 2023-06-10 Atlanta United FC 3–1 D.C. United SC L 2023-06-03 Internacional CF Miami 1–2 D.C. United SC W 2023-05-31 D.C. United SC 2–2 Montreal Impact FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.32 Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65 D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for: Nashville SC to win 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC70% Draw19% D.C. United SC11%
Actual: Nashville SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw
89%
Draw or D.C. United SC
30%
Nashville SC or D.C. United SC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC53% Draw39% D.C. United SC8%
Actual: Nashville SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.6%
3 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.6%
4 – 0
5.9%
4 – 1
4%
5 – 0
2.8%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap Nashville SC covers Push D.C. United SC covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 22% 49%
-1.5 51% — 49%
-1 51% 23% 26%
-0.5 74% — 26%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.