Major League Soccer: DC United vs New York City FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 34 match between DC United and New York City FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both DC United and New York City FC need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Audi Field and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

The DC United enter the game ranked 14 in the Eastern Conference, while the New York City FC are 11 in the Eastern Conference.

Team form: DC United vs New York City FC

DC United Form

DC United endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 0-2 against FC Cincinnati, before Toronto FC won 2-1, while Columbus Crew claimed a victory in a 3-0 match. DC United managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored five and conceded six goals.

New York City FC Form

New York City FC are unbeaten in their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw against Orlando City. Then, they took out Atlanta United 2-1, followed by a 1-1 draw with CF Montreal. New York City FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by nine goals to eight.

Betting stats and facts for DC United and New York City FC

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 DC United and New York City FC played across all tournaments.

In-form players: DC United vs New York City FC

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Tai Baribo, who is performing well for DC United. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against New York City FC.The visitors will be looking to Andres Perea to find the net once again, after managing two Major League Soccer goals for New York City FC in recent matches.

Popular betting markets: DC United vs New York City FC

Full-time result

DC United won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing four as well. New York City FC won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost four in this run. DC United lost their last 5 matches. New York City FC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, DC United scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. New York City FC scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive New York City FC games. DC United managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, New York City FC were first on target in six of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of DC United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for New York City FC, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. Somehow DC United failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 9 matches. New York City FC conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.