DC United vs Charlotte FC – Match Preview

DC United is set to welcome Charlotte FC at Audi Field on Friday, October 19, 2024. The game kicks off at 22:00 GMT. Currently, DC United is 17th with 40 points. They aim to use their home advantage to move up the standings. Charlotte FC, in 13th place with 48 points, seeks to strengthen their position. Both teams are eager for a win to kickstart their season positively.

DC United – Form

At home, DC United has experienced varied results. Their last game on October 5 against New England Revolution ended in a 2:1 win. This was an unexpected outcome. Before this, they had a 2:2 draw with Columbus Crew, thanks to Christian Benteke’s two goals. Their previous game was a 4:0 loss to Philadelphia Union. Despite this, DC United has shown they can recover from defeats.

Charlotte FC – Form

Charlotte FC’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last game on October 5th, 2024, was a 2-0 win against CF Montreal. Before this, they achieved a 4-3 victory over Chicago Fire FC and had a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami CF. Karol Swiderski and Junior Urso were key players in these matches. The draw against Inter Miami CF was unexpected, showcasing Charlotte FC’s resilience.

DC United – Charlotte FC – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 15, 2024. Charlotte FC won 1:0. In their past 5 meetings, both teams have won twice, with one game ending in a draw. This shows a competitive balance. Only 2 of these matches saw goals from both teams. The total goals in their last 5 encounters were under 3.5, hinting at another close match at Audi Field.

DC United – Charlotte FC – Standings

DC United is in 17th place with 40 points from 33 matches. They have scored 52 goals but conceded 67. Charlotte FC is in 13th place with 48 points. Their defense has allowed only 37 goals, and they have scored 43. The 8-point gap between them underscores DC United’s need for a win in this opening match.

DC United vs Charlotte FC – Top scorers

Christian Benteke, DC United’s striker, has scored 23 goals this season. Gabriel Pirani has added 6 from midfield. Cristian Dajome, Jared Stroud, and Pedro Santos have each scored 3. For Charlotte FC, Patrick Agyemang leads with 9 goals. Karol Swiderski, Kerwin Vargas, and Liel Abada each have 6. Iuri Tavares has contributed 3 goals.

DC United vs Charlotte FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a DC United win at 1.91 odds. Despite their lower ranking, their recent form includes two wins and two draws. Charlotte FC, with odds of 3.70 for a win, has a better rank and defense. The teams have evenly split wins in their last five matches. With both teams at full strength, the home advantage might tip the scales for DC United.

DC United vs Charlotte FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” odds are set at 1.475 and “Under 2.5” at 2.60. Considering the teams’ history and Charlotte FC’s defense, a low-scoring game is likely. DC United’s ability to score suggests some potential for goals. “Under 2.5” at 2.60 could offer value, reflecting the teams’ cautious approach to this match.

DC United vs Charlotte FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams scoring are 1.444. This indicates a moderate chance. In their last 5 matches, both teams scored in 2 games. Given DC United and Charlotte FC’s recent performances, “BTTS: Yes” seems probable for this match.

DC United vs Charlotte FC – Prediction