Struggling in the bottom half of the Major League Soccer table, DC United and New York Red Bulls return to league action after their US Open Cup victories, clashing for bragging rights at the Audi Field in Washington DC on Sunday, 25 May.
Read our MLS predictions for the clash below.
Contents
- 1 DC United vs New York Red Bulls prediction: Visitors to squeeze past United
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Both teams offer value
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: History favours NYRB
- 4 DC United preview: Can the Eagles get back to winning ways?
- 5 New York Red Bulls preview: A maiden away win this season?
- 6 Player to Watch: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
DC United vs New York Red Bulls prediction: Visitors to squeeze past United
Key Stats
- DC United are winless in three successive MLS games (D2, L1).
- The hosts defeated NYRB 2-1 in the reverse fixture in New York City.
- New York Red Bulls are one of the two teams yet to win away this season.
- NYRB have won three of their last four visits to Audi Field.
Correct score prediction: DC United 1-2 New York Red Bulls
Troy Lesesne’s Eagles ended their scoring woes in their US Open Cup penalty shootout win over Charlotte, but their three-match scoreless streak in the league persists. Given their position, expect the hosts to fight hard against the Red Bulls, who themselves are on a two-match losing run in MLS. However, Sandro Schwarz’s men will be confident of nicking a first away victory this campaign thanks to their impressive away H2H record in recent times.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Both teams offer value
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.6%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.2%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
DC United enter as slight favourites to snatch all three points at the Audi Field, backed by odds of 7/5 (2.28), suggesting a 41.6% chance of triumph. One can assume this is largely due to them registering three clean sheets in their last four matches across all competitions.
The visitors share a similar fate as the hosts, drawing odds of 8/5 (8.0) against them, indicating a comparable 12.5%-win probability. Their last triumph was a mammoth 7-0 thrashing of Los Angeles Galaxy three matchdays ago.
With such intriguing odds at play, be sure to check out all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: History favours NYRB
With six H2H wins over DC United in their last nine competitive meetings, New York Red Bulls have previous results in their favour.
USA MLS 20/04/25
New York Red Bulls
DC United
Friendlies 25/01/25
DC United
New York Red Bulls
USA MLS 30/06/24
New York Red Bulls
DC United
USA MLS 16/05/24
DC United
New York Red Bulls
USA MLS 24/09/23
DC United
New York Red Bulls
DC United preview: Can the Eagles get back to winning ways?
Victory is the need of the hour for Lesesne and co. However, the American coach will have to deal with the absences of Christian Benteke, Dominique Badji, Gabriel Pirani and Lukas MacNaughton. Kristian Fletcher is also doubtful to star.
Predicted lineup: Barazza (GK), Herrera, Barlett, Rowles, Schnegg, Servania, Peltola, Kijima, Jared Stroud, Peglow & Leal
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
Toronto FC
2
DC United
0
USA US Open Cup 06/05/25
W
Charleston Battery
0
DC United
2
USA MLS 03/05/25
W
Colorado Rapids
1
DC United
2
USA MLS 26/04/25
L
Philadelphia Union
3
DC United
0
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
New York Red Bulls
1
DC United
2
New York Red Bulls preview: A maiden away win this season?
Schwarz’s men are one of the two teams, alongside Atlanta United, yet to emerge victorious away from home this term. Noah Eile and Sean Nealis are suspended, while Dylan Nealis, Lewis Morgan, Marcelo Morales, Roald Mitchell and Serge Ngoma all miss NYRB’s trip to Washington DC.
Predicted lineup: Coronel (GK), Duncan, Alexandre, Parker, Edwards, Carballo, Peter Stroud, Carmona, Forsberg, Sofo, Choupo-Moting
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
New York Red Bulls
7
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Colorado Switchbacks FC
1
New York Red Bulls
4
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
Inter Miami CF
4
New York Red Bulls
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
CF Montreal
0
New York Red Bulls
1
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
DC United
2
New York Red Bulls
1
Player to Watch: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
The Cameroon international has been one of NYRB’s brightest players this season with 8 goals, including four in as many recent appearances.
Choupo-Moting might have fired blanks against New York City FC, but back him to get on the scoresheet against struggling DC United.