Charlotte vs DC United Match Analysis & Prediction
17/09/2023 2:30 am
Charlotte FC play host to DC United at the Bank of America Stadium in MLS on Sunday morning in a crucial match for both sides.
The two sides are well in the mix for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, with very little to split the teams heading into the remaining few weeks of the regular season.
Despite being two spots behind their upcoming opponents, who currently occupy the final playoff position, Charlotte are the side who look most likely to make a move into the top nine.
After losing their first two home matches of the campaign, Charlotte have since only suffered just one defeat in their last 16 games at Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte are three points behind DC United currently, so a victory here would move them level on points while still having two games in hand on Wayne Rooney’s side.
Christian Lattanzio’s side’s victory over LAFC on their return from the mid-season break remains their only in their last 11, but seven of those have ended in draws.
Playing at least one game less than most of the league, and in some instances two, maes it surprising and concerning that no side has conceded more than Charlotte in the Eastern Conference.
A difficult finish ahead of them is also a cause for concern, as Charlotte still have to face the top two and a Lionel Messi-inspired Inter Miami twice in their final two matches of the campaign.
With Charlotte struggling for victories, Rooney’s DC United side are in the same boat, with just one win in their last six matches.
Being held at home by San Jose Earthquakes last time out means they remain six points adrift of Nashville in seventh, so a place in the quarter-finals of the playoffs looks unlikely.
Instead, DC United will have to make sure they can consolidate their spot in ninth, which would set them up with a tie against whoever finishes eighth for the final quarter-final place.
Charlotte, along with Chicago Fire and Inter Miami, are close behind, with the latter in impressive form since Messi’s arrival, and they could quite easily usurp all the sides avove them if current form continues.
Charlotte vs. DC United Head to head
In the four previous meetings between these two teams, they have claimed two victories apiece, with Charlotte scoring six goals while conceding eight in the process.
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27/02/2022DC United3Charlotte0MLS
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04/08/2022Charlotte3DC United0MLS
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01/02/2023DC United2Charlotte3Club Friendlies
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30/04/2023DC United3Charlotte0MLS
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17/09/2023CharlotteN/ADC UnitedN/AMLS
Charlotte Team News
Karol Swiderski endured more misery with Poland, but he has shown fine form with compatriot Kamil Jozwiak in attack for Charlotte.
Jere Uronen was also away with Finland, but he made his full debut against Nashville shortly before returning to Europe for the break, and should return to start again at left-back.
Charlotte's Last 5 Matches
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08/08/2023Charlotte2Houston Dynamo1Leagues Cup
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12/08/2023Inter Miami4Charlotte0Leagues Cup
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27/08/2023Charlotte2Los Angeles1MLS
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31/08/2023Charlotte1Orlando City1MLS
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03/09/2023Nashville SC1Charlotte1MLS
DC United Team News
Andy Najar of Honduras and Eric Davis and Jose Fajardo both of Paname all mised the draw with San Jose but should return to the matchday squad here.
Tyler Miller will miss out with an abdominal strain, joining Mohanad Jeahze and Martin Rodriguez on the treatment table.
DC United's Last 5 Matches
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04/08/2023Philadelphia Union(P)0DC United0Leagues Cup
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21/08/2023New York RB1DC United0MLS
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27/08/2023DC United1Philadelphia Union3MLS
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03/09/2023DC United4Chicago Fire0MLS
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10/09/2023DC United0SJ Earthquakes0MLS
Charlotte vs. DC United: Odds and Predictions
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