DC United vs New York City FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th September 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as DC United take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important clash at the Audi Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
DC United vs New York City FC Preview
New York City FC are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Columbus Crew last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
DC United, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts defeated Chicago Fire by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
DC United vs New York City FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a good recent record against DC United and have won 12 out of the last 22 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to DC United's seven victories.
- DC United and New York City FC have alternated between victories in their last five matches in the MLS, with New York City FC winning the previous game between the two teams by a 2-0 margin in April this year.
- After a run of only three victories in 22 matches in the regular season of MLS, DC United have won four of their last five matches in the competition.Since the start of last season.
DC United vs New York City FC Prediction
DC United are in the midst of a purple patch and will need to be at their best this weekend. Christian Benteke has been sensational for the hosts and will look to make his mark in this fixture.
New York City FC have stepped up to the plate this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could share the spoils this weekend.
Prediction: DC United 2-2 New York City FC
DC United vs New York City 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