Saturday , 14 November 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 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

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 #14
77 Points 33
34 Played 34
23 / 8 / 3 W / D / L 7 / 12 / 15
71 Scored 39
25 Conceded 61
+46 GD -22
2.26 PPG 0.97
68% Win % 21%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Nashville SC this season
24% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season

Nashville SC are 1st (77 pts). D.C. United SC are 14th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nashville SC
Sam Surridge 21 G 1 A
Hany Mukhtar 16 G 8 A
Warren Madrigal 5 G 2 A
D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 16 G 1 A
Louis Munteanu 6 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Nissan Stadium as Nashville SC face off against D.C. United SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Donovan Pines needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering D.C. United SC that had 297 games and scored 398 goals.
  • 15' D.C. United SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 18' Magnificent from Randall Leal! That is 18 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 20' Controversy at the stadium! Walker Zimmerman argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 25' Nashville SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' D.C. United SC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Louis Munteanu scoring 1 goals.
  • 34' The referee has no hesitation. Randall Leal is booked for Nashville SC — card on 34.
  • 37' Randall Leal has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
  • 39' Christian Benteke is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 44' Lewis O'Brien has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 46' Taxiarchis Fountas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Donovan Pines on 46 minute.
  • 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at Nissan Stadium. D.C. United SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 61' D.C. United SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 64' Poor challenge from Walker Zimmerman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 66' Nashville SC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 67' Ethan Zubak is ready to make an impact after coming on for Teal Bunbury at the 67 minute mark.
  • 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 74' Poor challenge from Taxiarchis Fountas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 74' Another substitution for D.C. United SC to replace Cristian Dajome by Kristian Fletcher on 74 minute.
  • 79' Nashville SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined D.C. United SC backline.
  • 83' A change in the Nashville SC ranks — Alex Muyl exits the field as Brian Anunga enters on 83.
  • 85' Fresh legs for D.C. United SC! Yamil Asad comes on to replace Chris Durkin.
  • 90' Nashville SC make a change. Hany Mukhtar trudges off to be replaced by Taylor Washington on 90 minutes.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Nashville SC take all three points.

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
Lucas Bartlett 2
Warren Madrigal 2
Sam Surridge 2
Cristian Dajome 2
Taxiarchis Fountas 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
2.48 Nashville SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6 D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for: Nashville SC to win 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC73% Draw18% D.C. United SC9%
Actual: Nashville SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Nashville SC or Draw
90%
Draw or D.C. United SC
27%
Nashville SC or D.C. United SC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nashville SC56% Draw37% D.C. United SC7%
Actual: Nashville SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.3%
3 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6%
4 – 1
4.3%
5 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
2.4%
0 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Nashville SC

Handicap Nashville SC covers Push D.C. United SC covers
-2.5 33% — 67%
-2 33% 22% 45%
-1.5 55% — 45%
-1 55% 22% 23%
-0.5 77% — 23%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Nashville SC keeps clean sheet
55% ✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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