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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Orlando City take on a struggling DC United side in an important encounter at the Inter & Co Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have issues to address at the moment and will need to step up this weekend.
Orlando City vs DC United Preview
DC United are currently rooted to the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled so far this season. The away side slumped to a 3-2 defeat against FC Cincinnati last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Orlando City, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The hosts edged Toronto FC to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Orlando City vs DC United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- DC United have a good record against Orlando City and have won nine out of the 19 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to DC United's seven victories.
- Orlando were on a winless run of four matches in MLS before they snapped their streak with a 3-2 victory against DC United in the reverse fixture in April this year.
- After a run of only two victories in 11 matches in all competitions, Orlando City have managed to win two of their last three games.
- DC United are winless in their last 10 matches in a single season of MLS for only the fourth time in the club's history.
- Facundo Torres has contributed to 45 goals for Orlando City in MLS - the fifth-highest in the club's history.
Orlando City vs DC United Prediction
Orlando City have shown glimpses of their ability over the past year and have a point to prove going into this game. Facundo Torres has been impressive for the hosts and will look to make his mark this weekend.
DC United are in dismal form at the moment and will need to play out of their skins in this fixture. Orlando City are currently in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 DC United
Orlando City vs DC United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Orlando City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: DC United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Orlando City to score - Yes
