After a three game losing streak D.C. United will seek to end their MLS campaign with a positive note this weekend when they host FC Cincinnati at Audi Field. Kickoffs at on October 9 at 21:30 EAT.
DC United is the absolute worst team in the Major League Soccer this term; their fate has been signed at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with 27 points after the 33 matches they have played so far. Coming into this game, DC United won only one of their last six matches (WDDLLL).
D.C. United gets into this game off the back off 1-0 MLS defeat to Montreal Impact in their most recent game. In that match, D.C. United managed 35% possession, six shots with three of them on target and a goal scored by Donovan Pines (41′ OG). Montreal Impact got 13 shots with three of them on target.
Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati is inside the playoffs (5th) with 46 points; however one point above Columbus Crew in the eighth place which means loss in this match would cause more damage. Coming into this game, Cincinnati lost only one of their last six matches (WDWWDL).
FC Cincinnati will be looking to make amends following 2-3 MLS loss to Chicago Fire in their last outing. In that match, FC Cincinnati managed 53% possession, 18 shots with four of them on target and goals scored by Luciano Acosta (78′) and Brandon Vázquez (89′). Chicago Fire got 12 shots with six of them on target and goals by Jhon Jáder Durán (56′, 75′) and Brian Gutierrez (59′).
D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati head to head
DC United boasts the upper hand in the head to head history of this match having won four times from the eight encounters since 2019; four matches ended in draws while FC Cincinnati is yet to win.
- Cincinnati 0-1 DC United 06/03/22
- DC United 4-2 Cincinnati 26/09/21
- Cincinnati 0-0 DC United 01/08/21
- Cincinnati 1-2 DC United 19/10/20
- Cincinnati 0-0 DC United 22/08/20
Home
- Montreal 1-0 DC United
- DC United 2-3 Miami
- Kansas City 3-0 DC United
- Salt Lake 0-0 DC United
- DC United 0-0 Colorado
Away
- Cincinnati 2-3 Chicago
- Seattle 1-1 Cincinnati
- Cincinnati 3-1 Guadalajara
- Salt Lake 1-2 Cincinnati
- Cincinnati 6-0 San Jose
D.C. United team news
Adrien Pérez, Bill Hamid and Brad Smith will be unavailable for the host’s selection through injuries.
FC Cincinnati team news
Pat Noonan is grateful to have no injuries or suspension concerns ahead of this match.
Prediction and odds
- FC Cincinnati
- Draw
- Both teams to score