DC United and Cincinnati are going head-to-head on the 4th of July at Audi Field. All true fans of US soccer are eager for the kick-off this week, but the interesting thing is that we have a favorite to win. Find out who that is in the following DC United vs Cincinnati betting tips below.
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Contents
- 1 DC United vs Cincinnati prediction: Teams to share the spoils
- 2 Last five H2Hs: No one with the upper hand
- 3 DC United team news and form: Lesesne burdened with squad difficulties
- 4 Cincinnati team news and form: Thrifty display gets the job done
- 5 Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
- 6 The latest Tweets from each camp
Key Stats
- Four of the last 10 DC United vs Cincinnati head-to-heads ended in ties.
- We didn’t get to see goals galore in 60.0% of the last 10 DC United vs Cincinnati head-to-heads.
- Cincinnati have the 2nd-best defensive record in the Eastern Conference, with 23 goals conceded this season.
Correct score prediction: DC United 0-0 Cincinnati
We believe the game between the two teams will result in a goalless tie, as that was the case in four of their last 10 head-to-heads. Seeing as Benteke isn’t going to play either, we trust our key DC United vs Cincinnati prediction will succeed.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hard-to-pick scenario for experts
- HOME: +160 – 36.0%
- DRAW: +235 – 26.0%
- AWAY: +150 – 38.0%
*These DC United vs Cincinnati odds are subject to change
We see that our favorite market for this game – BTTS – No, is priced at -120, giving our top DC United vs Cincinnati prediction a 54.48% success probability. In the meantime, DC United aren’t the expected winners. Cincinnati are. Pat Noonna’s boys have a 38.0% win probability, while DC United’s odds at +160 mean Lesesne’s side keeps a 36.0% chance of securing the three points this week.
Last five H2Hs: No one with the upper hand
We highly recommend the following graphics, as they contain valuable information regarding the last five matches.
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DC United team news and form: Lesesne burdened with squad difficulties
The game on the 4th of July will be a true test for coach Troy Lesesne. He won’t be able to count on Christian Benteke, as he saw the red card two games ago. However, other players who’ll miss the Cincinnati clash are Jackson Hopkins, Stever Birnbaum, and Russel Canouse.
Predicted lineup: Miller (GK), Dajome, Bartlett, Tubbs, Herrera, Peltola, Rodriguez, Klich, Ku-DiPietro, Murrell & Santos
USA MLS 12/04/25
L

FC Cincinnati
1

DC United
0
USA MLS 06/04/25
L

San Jose Earthquakes
6

DC United
1
USA MLS 29/03/25
D

Columbus Crew
1

DC United
1
USA MLS 22/03/25
L

Orlando City SC
4

DC United
1
USA MLS 15/03/25
D

CF Montreal
0

DC United
0
Cincinnati team news and form: Thrifty display gets the job done
Despite having only two shots on target in 90 minutes of soccer, coach Pat Noonan’s boys managed to get out of the Toyota Stadium hell with three points in the bag. Luca Orellano scored the only goal in the 47th minute of the game to earn his team a massive victory.
Predicted lineup: Celentano (GK), Murphy, Keller, Yedlin, Orellano, Kubo, Bucha, Asad, Acosta, Kelsy & Valenzuela
USA MLS 12/04/25
W

DC United
0

FC Cincinnati
1
USA MLS 05/04/25
W

New England Revolution
0

FC Cincinnati
1
USA MLS 30/03/25
W

Nashville SC
1

FC Cincinnati
2
USA MLS 22/03/25
D

Atlanta United
2

FC Cincinnati
2
USA MLS 15/03/25
L

Charlotte FC
2

FC Cincinnati
0
Player to watch: Luciano Acosta
Luciano Acosta won the Player of the Season in 2024, so we expect him to be among the key players for his team against DC United. Since the start of the current campaign, the Argentine maestro managed to find the net on nine occasions and supply teammates with 14 assists.

Second player to watch: Mateusz Klich
As we mentioned earlier in our DC United vs Cincinnati prediction, Benteke won’t play. This means it’s up to Mateusz Klich to make stuff happen for his team. He is the 2nd-best finisher for DC United, which does give coach Troy Lesesne hope his team will avoid defeat.
The latest Tweets from each camp
DC United
IT’S MATCHDAY ⚫️? pic.twitter.com/hnK9iNjPZ9
— D.C. United (@dcunited) July 3, 2024
Cincinnati
Matchday in the nation's capital. ? pic.twitter.com/PITLeADFOg
— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) July 3, 2024