DC United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: DC United will play dirty

DC United are back in action in the MLS this week against FC Cincinnati at the Audi Field. It's been a long while since DC United recorded a win in the league and last week, they managed to pull off a draw against New York Red Bulls away from home. DC United are eager to get a win inorder to end their poor run, but they are up against FC Cincinnati, who are a much better team at the moment. And for FC Cincinnati, they are heading into this game with the intention of getting another win. They won their last game against FC Dallas and they are in a good position to beat DC United here.

It’s all gone wrong for DC United in the league since their 3-2 win over Atlanta United 2 months ago. DC United had been on a disastrous run since then, and as a result they have not won a game in close to 2 months. Their recent game ended in a draw against New York Red Bulls, and they are not satisfied with that result, so they hope to get a win in the upcoming game against FC Cincinnati.

DC United’s current form in the last 5 games was 2 draws and 3 losses (DLLLD), and at home they had the same result (LDDLL). Across 10 league matches, DC United recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 6 defeats (WLLDLDLLLD).

DC United played a 2-2 draw with the New York Red Bulls last week. DC United got off to a strong start as Jared Stroud scored the first goal in the 6th minute, but in the 20th minute, Cristian Dajome was sent off for a foul. With DC United now down to 10-men, the Red Bulls equalized from the penalty spot in the 24th minute, but DC United struck back through Pedro Santos in the 45+4 minute. Finally, New York Red Bulls equalized once again in the 78th minute and the game ended in a draw. DC United’s stats in the game was: - 29% possession, 1 big chance, 2 goalkeeper saves, 1 red card and 3 shots on target.

FC Cincinnati head into this game as favorites to win, because they are the better team in terms of form and their results are much better than those of DC United. Cincinnati got a narrow win against FC Dallas in their last game and they are hoping to build another winning run by beating DC United in this match.

FC Cincinnati’s recent performance shows they had 3 wins and 2 defeats in 5 matches (LWWLW), and away from home, they had 6 straight wins. And across 10 league games, FC Cincinnati had 8 wins and 2 defeats.

FC Cincinnati beat FC Dallas 1-0 at the Toyota Stadium earlier this week. Luca Orellano scored the winning goal to put Cincinnati ahead in the 47th minute and the game stayed that way until the very end. Cincinnati’s performance was summarized as: - 47% possession, 3 big chances, 2 goalkeeper saves, 1 corner kick and 2 shots on target.

DC United and FC Cincinnati played 12 matches against each other. DC United had 5 wins while FC Cincinnati had 2 wins and 5 matches ended as a draw.

DC United are winless in 9 matches

DC United are without a clean sheet in 15 matches

FC Cincinnati ended 5/7 matches with more than 2.5 goals

Both team scored in 5/7 of DC United’s matches

Both team scored in 5/7 of FC Cincinnati’s matches

More than 4.5 cards were shown in 7/8 of DC United’s matches

DC United deserve a lot of criticism for their poor run so far, but they played their last game with a desire to win and despite being a man-down, they fought to earn a draw. They need to put up another fight against FC Cincinnati and they might just end with a good result. FC Cincinnati on the other hand are obviously the better team and their away record is impeccable. They played below standard against FC Dallas last time out, but they are still a very good team. DC United have the passion and FC Cincinnati have the form and quality. This game should keep us entertained.

• 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.67 Odds
• DC United to Score in First Half at 1.83 Odds