Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 11 match between New York City FC and DC United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Both New York City FC and DC United need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Citi Field and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
Ranked as number 7 in the Major League Soccer standings, New York City FC, have so far collected 12 points this season, while DC United collected nine points. This puts them up as number 11 after nine rounds.
Team form: New York City FC vs DC United
New York City FC Form
Only a single draw prevents New York City FC from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 1-2 defeat against Charlotte FC, before drawing 4-4 with FC Cincinnati. They came up empty-handed once again when CF Montreal ran out as 1-0 winners. New York City FC only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Major League Soccer matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored 16 and conceded 11 goals.
DC United Form
DC United claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by seven goals to six.
Betting stats for New York City FC and DC United
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between New York City FC and DC United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 15 of the last 17 New York City FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 DC United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 DC United away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 DC United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 DC United away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 3 of the last 4 DC United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 1.5
Players on top: New York City FC vs DC United
Tai Baribo look like great value to find the back of the net this coming Sunday, having hit the target four times in recent Major League Soccer matches for DC United. His total for the season says six goals scored in this Major League Soccer campaign. With four goals lately for New York City FC in the Major League Soccer, Nicolas Fernandez is also a player worth mentioning.
Popular betting markets: New York City FC vs DC United
Full-time result
New York City FC won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Citi Field. They drew three and lost four as well, while DC United won two of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost three.
Both teams to score
New York City FC scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, DC United only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games New York City FC played. DC United should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as New York City FC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. DC United claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. New York City FC have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with DC United.
Total goals
New York City FC saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for DC United, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. New York City FC conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.
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