DC United is set to host New York City FC at Audi Field on Friday, September 14th. The match kicks off at 23:30 GMT. Both teams have had different starts to the season. DC United is looking to improve their standing with 32 points from 28 matches. New York City FC, with 39 points from 27 matches, aims to climb higher in the league. This game is crucial for both teams’ aspirations this season.
DC United – Form
DC United has shown inconsistent form at home. Their last match against FC Dallas ended in a 3:4 defeat, despite an early goal from Christian Benteke. Before this, they lost 1:2 to Mazatlan FC. However, they managed a 3:0 win against Santos Laguna, showing their capability to secure victories.
New York City FC – Form
New York City FC’s recent performances have been varied. They faced a 4:2 defeat against Columbus Crew. This was followed by a 2:2 draw with Chicago Fire FC. Earlier, they achieved a 1:1 draw against Columbus Crew, surprising many. Their ability to score consistently has been a positive aspect.
DC United – New York City FC – Head to Head
The last match between these two was on April 20, 2024. New York City FC won 2-0. In their past 10 meetings, DC United won 3 times, while New York City FC won 6. Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 matches. New York City FC has shown a strong offense, scoring over 1.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 victories against DC United.
DC United – New York City FC – Standings
DC United finds themselves in 20th place with 32 points from 28 games. New York City FC is in 13th place with 39 points from 27 matches. This upcoming clash is pivotal for both teams as they aim to achieve their season goals.
DC United vs New York City FC – Top scorers
Christian Benteke leads DC United with 18 goals. Gabriel Pirani, Cristian Dajome, Jared Stroud, and Martin Rodriguez have also contributed. For New York City FC, Alonso Martinez has 11 goals. Santiago Rodriguez, Hannes Wolf, Monsef Bakrar, and Agustin Ojeda have been key players as well.
DC United vs New York City FC – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers favor a DC United win at 2.45, a draw at 3.60, and a New York City FC win at 2.75. New York City FC has a slight edge based on recent form and head-to-head records. They have won 6 of the last 10 matches against DC United.
Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets. The “double-chance” market offers odds for a New York City FC win or draw.
DC United vs New York City FC – Over/Under Betting
The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 1.475, while “Under 2.5” is at 2.60. Considering both teams’ scoring capabilities, “Over 2.5” goals could offer value to bettors.
DC United vs New York City FC – BTTS Betting
The odds for “both teams to score” are 1.40 for “Yes” and 2.75 for “No”. Given both teams’ offensive and defensive records, “BTTS: Yes” seems likely.
DC United vs New York City FC – Prediction
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