Nashville is coming into this match with no recent trend to the over in their matches, but they have been in much better form with just 1 loss in their last 4. They are coming off of a 1-0 loss against New England, but they are going to be hungry to bounce back at home as they need the points, currently sitting 4 points out of a playoff spot with 3 matches left in the season. Their defense has allowed 3 goals in their last 2 matches and their last match at home was a 2-2 draw against Cincinnati. Nashville is going to be pushing for goals here as they need the points and this will be an easier defense for them to find the net. They are going up against a DC United side that has been trending to the over in their recent matches. They have gone over 2.5 goals in their last 2 straight as well as 15 of their last 16 matches. Their attack has been on fire in these as they have scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 6 matches, but they have also had to push their attack in a lot of matches since their defense has not been good. They have conceded a goal in their last 7 straight matches and they have allowed 6 goals in their last 2 matches alone as well. Benteke currently leads the MLS in goals scored so they have every reason to push their attack here with him leading the race, but they also need the points from this match as they are 3 points outside of a playoff spot in the East so they are not going to lay down if they fall behind here. With only 3 matches left, a draw really does neither side any good so both will be pushing to win this match and will be forced to go on the attack once behind. Between these two sides, there will be enough goals in this match to push it over 2.5 goals.
USA MLS: Nashville/DC United over 2.5 goals, Rot. 209885