The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as DC United take on an impressive Charlotte FC side in an important clash at the Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Charlotte FC vs DC United Preview
DC United are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Charlotte FC, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have been impressive this season. The hosts edged Atlanta United to a narrow 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Charlotte FC vs DC United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- DC United have a slight edge over Charlotte FC and have won two out of the four matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Charlotte FC's one victory.
- The home team has not lost any of the four matches between Charlotte FC and DC United in MLS, with DC United failing to find the back of the net in both their away games.
- Charlotte FC have won four of their last seven matches in MLS and have picked up an impressive 14 points in their last seven matches in the competition.
- In a run dating back to July last year, DC United have won only one of their last 13 matches away from home in the regular season of MLS.
Charlotte FC vs DC United Prediction
Charlotte FC have punched above their weight so far this season and will look to make the most of their impressive run. The hosts have excellent players in their ranks and will need to step up to the plate this weekend.
DC United have a poor record in this fixture and are yet to hit their stride this season. Charlotte FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-1 DC United
Charlotte FC vs DC United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Charlotte FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: DC United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Liel Abada to score - Yes