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Major League Soccer: Charlotte FC vs DC United – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 21 match between Charlotte FC and DC United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When DC United come to Bank of America Stadium for the Major League Soccer match this coming Sunday, Charlotte FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Ranked as number 5 in the Major League Soccer standings, Charlotte FC, have so far collected 28 points this season, while DC United collected 24 points. This puts them up as number 9 after 19 rounds.

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Team form: Charlotte FC vs DC United

Charlotte FC Form

Charlotte FC have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Atlas by 2-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 0-1 against Pachuca, before achieving a 3-1 win against Columbus Crew. Charlotte FC won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored 11 and conceded seven goals.

DC United Form

DC United currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundworks by beating Toronto FC with a 2-1 scoreline, before settling for a draw in a 2-2 game against Nashville SC. Their latest match once again had them draw, this time 1-1 against CF Montreal. DC United only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew five and lost zero as well as being outscored by eight goals to ten.

Betting stats and facts for Charlotte FC and DC United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Charlotte FC and DC United played across all tournaments.

  • In 7 of the last 9 Charlotte FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Charlotte FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Charlotte FC have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Charlotte FC have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 3 of the last 4 Charlotte FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 DC United away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 DC United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 DC United away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 DC United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 DC United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Charlotte FC vs DC United

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Pep Biel brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Charlotte FC will start him against DC United, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Tai Baribo, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Charlotte FC vs DC United

Full-time result

Charlotte FC claimed all three points five times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. DC United won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing six and losing two in this series of matches. DC United didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent games. DC United didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent away games. Charlotte FC have beaten DC United in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Charlotte FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, DC United only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 8 consecutive DC United games. Charlotte FC managed to open the scoreline in no less than nine of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from DC United performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Charlotte FC have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with DC United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Charlotte FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for DC United, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.9 times goals per game. DC United conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.