Matti Peltola stats
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M. Peltola
DC UnitedMidfielder
M. Peltola vs Cincinnati
3 games played, 1 more on the benchMatti Peltola's next match is on Sunday at 00:30 against Cincinnati. See how Matti Peltola did in earlier matches against Cincinnati.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Mar 10, 2024 |
DCUvCIN
Sunday 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
DC United v Cincinnati, SaturdayWhat Cincinnati allow right central midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at RCM against Cincinnati in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersMatti Peltola 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Matti Peltola has appeared in 27 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,912 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,912 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 58 | 6.84 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.45 |
| Total | 34 | 2,257 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 68 | 6.76 |
Attacking stats
Matti Peltola has taken 21 shots with 3 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 91 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matti Peltola has 0 assists and 21 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 127 minutes. Matti Peltola has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Matti Peltola has completed 573 of 711 passes at 81% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Matti Peltola completes 10 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 115 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
Matti Peltola makes 58 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 44 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Matti Peltola has committed 21 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 21 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (14 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
DC United squad
Peglow
24 yrs#7
J. Stroud
30 yrs#8
T. Baribo
28 yrs#9
G. Segal25 yrs#14
N. Ordaz
22 yrs#22
O. Avilez
16 yrs#32M. Peltola
24 yrs#4
A. Dozzell
27 yrs#21
B. Servania27 yrs#23
J. Hopkins22 yrs#25
K. Castillo
16 yrs#40
G. Turner19 yrs#48
H. Kijima
24 yrs#77
28 yrs
28 yrs
22 yrs
37 yrs
18 yrs
Finland squad
B. Källman28 yrs#9
T. Keskinen23 yrs#9
D. HÃ¥kans25 yrs#11
O. Jukkola24 yrs#19
J. Pohjanpalo32 yrs#20
A. Svanbäck22 yrs#20M. Peltola24 yrs#4
J. Lähteenmäki20 yrs#5
K. Kairinen27 yrs#6
A. Markhiev24 yrs#6
S. Väänänen24 yrs#6
O. Valakari27 yrs#8
A. Suhonen25 yrs#10
R. Lod33 yrs#17
G. Kamara30 yrs#18
D. Arifi24 yrs#28
L. Walta23 yrs#81
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.46 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 1,523 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 6.77 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.55 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.70 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,218 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 67 | 6.74 |
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.73 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 211 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6.60 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 495 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 4.86 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Champions League2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 21 | 1,752 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6.78 |
Veikkausliiga2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 8 | 463 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5.04 |
| Champions League | 4 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 15 | 1,113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4.92 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veikkausliiga | 16 | 962 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Matti Peltola
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Matti Peltola has scored 1 goal across 27 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1912 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matti Peltola has attempted 21 shots with 3 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.83 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matti Peltola has created 15 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (56% success rate). Matti Peltola has contributed 21 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matti Peltola has registered 58 tackles (32 won), 32 interceptions, and 44 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 573 from 711 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Matti Peltola has won 115 of 187 total duels.
Discipline
Matti Peltola has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 38.
About Matti Peltola
Matti Peltola is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for DC United in the Major League Soccer, representing Finland. Matti Peltola is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 3 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Matti Peltola's most recent match was away at Orlando City on February 1st. DC United lost 4-1. Matti Peltola played 12 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- February 1st4-1 lossatOrlando City(12 mins, rating 6.41)
- November 15th2-1 winvsNew York RB(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 3rd4-0 lossatInter Miami(34 mins, rating 6.41)
- June 6th1-0 lossatBelarus(67 mins, rating 6.92)
- July 23rd2-1 winvsAlbania(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Matti Peltola and DC United are next in action on December 25th against Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Matti Peltola currently plays alongside Grant Leveille, Lucas Bartlett, Gabriel Segal, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Alex Bono, Sean Johnson, Kamil Castillo, Jared Stroud, Jackson Hopkins, Hosei Kijima, Conner Antley, Andre Dozzell, Nikola Marković, Oscar Avilez, Keisuke Kurokawa, Silvan Hefti, K. Nono, Kye Rowles, Gavin Turner, Nathan Ordaz, Jordan Farr, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo and Sean Nealis at DC United.