D.C. United

Football USA - MLS Audi Field Thu 15 May 07:30

New York City FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

We Predict a Tight Affair

We’ll chance New York City +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet United. A win delivers a payout at 1.85 although a draw would still land a return.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash

D.C. United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred away from home at BMO Field against Toronto FC. Troy Lesesne's team had 52% possession and five shots on target.

New York City FC were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to CF Montréal by a 1-0 scoreline at Yankee Stadium. The Pigeons had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 56% possession and two shots on goal.

The most recent clash between the teams saw City draw 1-1 away to United at Audi Field. The past 10 H2H meetings have included six victories for City, three wins for United and a single draw.

MLS G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 NYCFC logo NYCFC 19 8 4 7 24 21 3 24:21 28
25 D.C. United logo D.C. United 20 4 6 10 17 39 -22 17:39 18
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D.C. United – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. United have had 49.9% possession and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.5 corners.

Christian Benteke leads the way with 4 goals, with Hosei Kijima and Peglow getting 2 apiece. Aaron Herrera and Peglow are the leading assists makers with 2.

New York City – Last 10 League Games

City have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. Pascal Jansen's side average 51.9% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 7.4 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Alonso Martinez with 5, Hannes Wolf on 3 and Julian Fernandez 2. Julian Fernandez is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Garrison Tubbs, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Aaron Herrera, Matti Peltola, Boris Enow, David Schnegg, Hosei Kijima, Christian Benteke, Randall Leal.

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Birk Risa, Jonathan Shore, Andres Perea, Maxi Moralez, Julian Fernandez, Alonso Martinez, Hannes Wolf.

Expert MLS Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key D.C. United vs New York City league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 15 of their last 19 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 2 consecutive games against NYCFC.

D.C. United vs New York City Prediction

If you echo our view that New York City can swerve defeat in this MLS encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at 1.85. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

If you’re hunting for greater odds, then a Bet Builder could be the perfect way to go. Combine City to cover the line with other picks until you’re happy with the overall price.

City +0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Christian Benteke to Score 2.00 bet365 logo

Christian Benteke (United) has found the net in seven of his past ten MLS home games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of 2.00.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.83 bet365 logo

There has been six straight New York City matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 9.60 corners in the previous five United games. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of 1.83 are on offer.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
United Logo United
Total
8.80 5.30 3.50
Home
8.70 5.00 3.70
Away
10.80 6.50 4.30
New York City Logo New York City
Total
12.50 5.10 7.40
Home
12.40 6.50 5.90
Away
10.00 4.00 6.00

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D.C. United vs New York City Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap NYCFC +0.25 1.85
Total Goals Over 2.5 1.65
Total Corners Over 9.5 1.83

Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: New York City to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be scored accompanied by over 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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D.C. United vs New York City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving United Plenty of Respect

With a 44% chance of winning, D.C. United are favourites to win this MLS match and they’re available at betting odds of 2.25 with the bookies. The market suggests that New York City FC are least likely to win at 3.00.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

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Christian Benteke Favourite to Find the Net First

There is 1.90 available that Christian Benteke finds the net at any stage. He is available at 3.65 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Christian Benteke (United)
First
3.65
Anytime
1.90
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Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)
First
5.80
Anytime
2.80
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Lukas MacNaughton (United)
First
11.50
Anytime
2.90
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Jacob Murrell (United)
First
5.80
Anytime
2.90
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Team Stats

D.C. United logo D.C. United League Stats

New York City logo New York City League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for United vs City team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

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D.C. United vs New York City Lineups

D.C. United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

D.C. United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

13 Luis Barraza
16 Garrison Tubbs 3 Lucas Bartlett 15 Kye Rowles
22 Aaron Herrera 4 Matti Peltola 6 Boris Enow 28 David Schnegg
77 Hosei Kijima 20 Christian Benteke 11 Randall Leal
49 Matt Freese
24 Tayvon Gray 13 Thiago Martins 80 Justin Haak 5 Birk Risa
32 Jonathan Shore 8 Andres Perea 10 Maxi Moralez
11 Julian Fernandez 16 Alonso Martinez 17 Hannes Wolf

New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

D.C. United Substitutes

  • 1Jun-Hong Kim
  • 8Jared Stroud
  • 12Conner Antley
  • 17Jacob Murrell
  • 18Derek Dodson
  • 23Brandon Servania
  • 25Jackson Hopkins
  • 44Rida Zouhir
  • 99Fidel Barajas

New York City Substitutes

  • 2Nico Cavallo
  • 9Monsef Bakrar
  • 19S. Tanasijevic
  • 21Aiden O'Neill
  • 26Agustin Ojeda
  • 29Maximo Carrizo
  • 30Tomas Romero
  • 35Mitja Ilenic
  • 99Seymour Reid

Previous D.C. United Lineups

11 May MLS
Toronto FC 2-0 D.C. United
07 May U.S. Open Cup
D.C. United 2-0 Charleston Battery
04 May MLS
D.C. United 2-1 Colorado Rapids
27 Apr MLS
Philadelphia 3-0 D.C. United
20 Apr MLS
NY Red Bulls 1-2 D.C. United
13 Apr MLS
D.C. United 0-1 FC Cincinnati

Previous New York City Lineups

11 May MLS
NYCFC 0-1 CF Montréal
08 May U.S. Open Cup
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1-0 NYCFC
05 May MLS
NYCFC 1-0 FC Cincinnati
27 Apr MLS
Toronto FC 0-1 NYCFC
20 Apr MLS
NE Revolution 2-0 NYCFC
13 Apr MLS
NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia

Injuries & Suspensions

D.C. United Injury Table

Type Name Info
Lukas MacNaughton Muscle

New York City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Jacob Arroyave Lower leg
James Sands Ankle
Malachi Jones Lower leg

USA FlagMLS Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Philadelphia 19 12 4 3 35:19 40
2 FC Cincinnati 20 12 3 5 31:26 39
3 Nashville SC 20 11 5 4 36:23 38
4 San Diego 19 11 3 5 38:23 36
5 Vancouver 18 10 5 3 34:19 35
6 Minnesota Utd 20 9 7 4 33:23 34
7 Columbus Crew 19 9 7 3 32:26 34
8 Orlando City 20 9 6 5 37:26 33
9 Portland Timbers 19 8 6 5 28:27 30
10 Inter Miami 16 8 5 3 36:27 29
11 NY Red Bulls 20 8 5 7 32:24 29
12 Chicago Fire 19 8 4 7 38:34 28
13 NYCFC 19 8 4 7 24:21 28
14 SJ Earthquakes 19 7 5 7 39:31 26
15 Los Angeles FC 16 7 5 4 30:23 26
16 Seattle Sounders 18 7 5 6 25:25 26
17 Colorado Rapids 20 7 5 8 23:28 26
18 Austin FC 19 7 5 7 15:21 26
19 Charlotte FC 20 8 1 11 32:34 25
20 NE Revolution 18 6 6 6 24:21 24
21 FC Dallas 18 5 6 7 24:32 21
22 Houston Dynamo 19 5 5 9 24:31 20
23 Sporting KC 19 5 4 10 30:36 19
24 Real Salt Lake 18 5 3 10 18:25 18
25 D.C. United 20 4 6 10 17:39 18
26 Toronto FC 19 4 5 10 22:25 17
27 Atlanta United 19 4 5 10 22:37 17
28 St. Louis 19 3 6 10 19:30 15
29 CF Montréal 20 3 5 12 17:36 14
30 LA Galaxy 19 1 5 13 18:41 8
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 NY Red Bulls 10 7 2 1 25:10 23
2 Columbus Crew 11 6 4 1 20:12 22
3 Nashville SC 10 6 3 1 21:9 21
4 San Diego 10 6 3 1 19:7 21
5 Philadelphia 10 6 3 1 22:12 21
6 NYCFC 10 7 0 3 16:9 21
7 Vancouver 10 6 2 2 22:13 20
8 Los Angeles FC 8 6 1 1 15:5 19
9 Portland Timbers 10 5 4 1 16:13 19
10 Charlotte FC 8 6 0 2 17:9 18
11 Minnesota Utd 10 5 3 2 19:12 18
12 Seattle Sounders 8 5 2 1 18:8 17
13 Inter Miami 9 5 2 2 22:15 17
14 Orlando City 10 5 2 3 22:16 17
15 FC Cincinnati 8 5 2 1 14:9 17
16 Colorado Rapids 11 5 2 4 13:14 17
17 Austin FC 10 4 4 2 8:8 16
18 Atlanta United 10 4 3 3 17:15 15
19 SJ Earthquakes 9 3 3 3 25:17 12
20 Sporting KC 9 3 2 4 16:19 11
21 Real Salt Lake 8 3 1 4 9:8 10
22 Chicago Fire 9 2 4 3 10:12 10
23 St. Louis 10 2 4 4 12:15 10
24 Houston Dynamo 10 3 1 6 13:19 10
25 D.C. United 11 2 4 5 9:18 10
26 Toronto FC 12 2 3 7 9:13 9
27 NE Revolution 8 2 2 4 9:11 8
28 CF Montréal 9 1 3 5 7:18 6
29 LA Galaxy 8 1 2 5 8:15 5
30 FC Dallas 8 1 2 5 6:13 5