The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as DC United take on an impressive Charlotte FC side in an important clash at the Audi Field on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
DC United vs Charlotte FC Preview
Charlotte FC are in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The away side eased past CF Montreal by a 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
DC United, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The hosts edged New England Revolution to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
DC United vs Charlotte FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- DC United and Charlotte FC are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won two matches apiece out of the five games played between the two teams.
- The home side have not lost any of the five matches played between DC United and Charlotte FC, with DC United winning both their home games in this fixture by a 3-0 scoreline.
- DC United are only a point away from qualifying for the MLS playoffs for the first time since 2019 - they have never failed to make it to the playoffs in five consecutive seasons.
- Charlotte FC have lost only four of their last 11 matches away from home in the regular season of MLS in a run dating back to May this year.
DC United vs Charlotte FC Prediction
DC United have plenty to play for this weekend and cannot afford to put a foot wrong. Christian Benteke has been sensational for the hosts and will look to make a difference on Saturday.
Charlotte FC have punched above their weight this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: DC United 2-2 Charlotte FC
DC United vs Charlotte FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: DC United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Christian Benteke to score - Yes