Our prediction for this MLS match:
Buoyed by a 3-2 win over Atlanta United, Charlotte FC will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on DC United on Sunday morning. Charlotte quickly bounced back from a 3-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Israel forward Liel Abada, who scored a brace against the Five Stripes, while there are no fresh injury worries in Dean Smith’s team.
The capital club, on the other hand, are eager to put an end to their five-game winless run in the Major League Soccer. Given their difficulties at the back, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the home side. The good news for the visiting side is that Finland midfielder Matti Peltola is back from suspension.
Highlighted Player (Christian Benteke):
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Christian Benteke, born on 3th of December 1990 is a Belgian football player with roots from Congo. Benteke started his career at KRC Genk and after playing for Standard Liege, KV Mechelen, KV Kortrijk and Aston Villa the striker got transferred to Liverpool. Benteke is 191cm and is known for being a very strong goal scoring striker. In May 2010 Benteke made his debut for the Belgian national team.
Christian Benteke didn’t win any mayor prices yet. In the season 2008/2009 he won the national league of Belgium. Benteke is signed by Nike and got transferred to Liverpool for 46 million euro which makes him the second most expensive football player from Belgium. Benteke’s nickname is The Beast or Bentegoal.
Highlighted Team (DC United):
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D.C. United have been participating in the Eastern Conference of the MLS since 1996. The capital club play their home games at RFK Stadium Washington and they are nicknamed the Black and Red. D.C. United won their fourth MLS Cup in 2004 and in 1998 the club clinched the Copa Interamericana trophy by beating Vasco da Gama of Brazil in the title game.
The Black and Red won the Eastern Conference on five occasions (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004) and, as a result, they are regarded as one of the most successful clubs in the history of MLS.
Andy Najar, Eddie Pope, Jaime Moreno, John Harkes, Ryan Nelsen, Christian Gomez, Nick Rimando, Richie Williams, Clyde Simms, Tony Sanneh, Marco Etcheverry and Santino Quaranta are some of the club’s most famous players. Speaking of D.C. United fans, the club has four big supporters groups: La Norte, La Barra Brava, the Screaming Eagles and La Norte and the club’s mascot is Talon, the bald eagle.