The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as DC United take on an impressive FC Cincinnati side in a crucial clash at the Audi Field on Wednesday. Both teams can be impressive on their day and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
DC United vs FC Cincinnati Preview
DC United are in 13th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by New York Red Bulls in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The away side defeated FC Dallas by a 1-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
DC United vs FC Cincinnati Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- DC United have a good record against FC Cincinnati and have won five out of the 11 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to FC Cincinnati's two victories.
- Four of the 11 matches between DC United and FC Cincinnati in MLS have ended in goalless stalemates - the highest such tally for any fixture in the competition since 2019.
- DC United are winless in their last nine matches on the trot - their longest such run in the regular season of MLS since 2014.
- FC Cincinnati are only the third time in MLS since the turn of the century to secure six consecutive victories in matches away from home in the regular season of MLS.
- FC Cincinnati have won eight of their last 10 away games in MLS.
DC United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
FC Cincinnati have been consistently impressive over the past year and will be intent on keeping pace with Inter Miami at the top of the league table. Luciano Acosta has been his side's talisman and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
DC United have struggled yet again this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. FC Cincinnati are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: DC United 1-3 FC Cincinnati
DC United vs FC Cincinnati Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - FC Cincinnati to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: DC United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Luciano Acosta to score - Yes