DC United vs Mazatlan prediction, odds & betting tips – 08/10/2024
The US side has the quality to advance to the next stage. - Photo by Icon Sport
🔥 Our Hot tip

Over 2.5 total goals

Mazatlan's key shot-stopper Hugo Gonzalez is injured and won't partake in this match.

The US – Mexico clash between DC United and Mazatlan will be played on the 10th of August. The venue? Audi Field, of course. However, is the home-field advantage good enough reason for us to consider Troy Lesesne’s players the expected winners here? Stay tuned to find out the answer in our DC United vs Mazatlan betting tips.

DC United vs Mazatlan prediction: Benteke and colleagues with a vital win

Key Stats

  • DC United won both of their Leagues Cup matches.
  • We saw over 2.5 goals in five consecutive matches for DC United.
  • Christian Benteke is the leading DC United finisher this season, with 16 Major League Soccer goals.

Correct score prediction: DC United 3-1 Mazatlan

Not one of the last five matches for DC United ended 3-1 in their favor. However, coach Lesesne’s boys did score three goals in three of those five events. Surely, our DC United vs Mazatlan predictions stand a good chance of success, considering Gonzalez’s injury.

Pre-game odds and win probability: DC preferred by the bookies

  • HOME: -110 – 51.1%
  • DRAW: +260 – 25.9%
  • AWAY: +285 – 23.0%

*These DC United vs Mazatlan odds are subject to change

DC United are the expected winners, with odds priced at -110. Coach Troy Lesesne’s boys have about a 51.1% chance of beating their Liga MX rivals this week. Moreover, Christian Benteke to score anytime seems like a plausible outcome. After all, the Belgian goalscorer does have a 40.98% chance of finding the net, with odds priced at -143.

Last five H2Hs: First game ahead

Check out the graphics below for exclusive DC United vs Mazatlan head-to-head statistics and match facts.

DC United team news and form: Surprisingly good display by DC

Despite a rather disappointing MLS season, DC United are performing above all expectations in the Leagues Cup this season. Coach Lesesne’s boys won both group-stage games and earned the right to face Mazatlan.

Predicted lineup: Bono (GK), Herrera, Bartlett, Akinmboni, Schnegg, Peltola, Stroud, Klich, Dajome, Ku-DiPietro & Benteke

USA MLS 12/04/25

L

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati

1

DC United

DC United

0

USA MLS 06/04/25

L

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

6

DC United

DC United

1

USA MLS 29/03/25

D

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

1

DC United

DC United

1

USA MLS 22/03/25

L

Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC

4

DC United

DC United

1

USA MLS 15/03/25

D

CF Montreal

CF Montreal

0

DC United

DC United

0

Mazatlan team news and form: A show by Zarate

Arciga Zarate scored a historic brace against Nashville to earn his team a crucial 0-2 win over Hany Mukhtar and his teammates. Moreover, Nashville only had one shot on target in 90 minutes of play.

Predicted lineup: Gonzalez (GK), Sanchez, Escoboza, Almada, Colula, Meraz, Sierra, Barcenas, del Prete, Zarate & Rubio

Mexico Liga MX 12/04/25

D

Chivas Guadalajara

Chivas Guadalajara

1

Mazatlan FC

Mazatlan FC

1

Mexico Liga MX 06/04/25

L

Atletico San Luis

Atletico San Luis

2

Mazatlan FC

Mazatlan FC

1

Mexico Liga MX 29/03/25

W

Atlas

Atlas

2

Mazatlan FC

Mazatlan FC

3

Mexico Liga MX 15/03/25

L

Queretaro

Queretaro

1

Mazatlan FC

Mazatlan FC

0

Mexico Liga MX 09/03/25

D

Pachuca

Pachuca

1

Mazatlan FC

Mazatlan FC

1

Player to watch: Christian Benteke

As mentioned earlier, Benteke is the top DC United scorer this season. He found the net on 16 occasions, he is a firm starter for his manager, and he is on penalty duty. The chances for him to slide it past Mazatlan definitely look good.

DC United vs Mazatlan Player
Benteke has is eye on the Top Goalscorer Award in MLS. – Photo by Icon Sport

Second player to watch: Cristian Dajome

We are singling Dajome out as well, as he is the second-best finisher for DC United in MLS. He found the net on three occasions but also managed to add another goal in the Leagues Cup.


Zack is a longtime football fan, writer, and bettor. He also has experience playing and coaching the game of football at a local level. His interest in the MLS, Liga MX and the Canadian Premier League adds a new dimension to the content we have at FootballWhispers.