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.
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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 08/09/24
W
Chicago Fire
1
DC United
2
USA MLS 31/08/24
W
Toronto FC
1
DC United
3
USA MLS 24/08/24
L
FC Dallas
4
DC United
3
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
L
Mazatlan FC
2
DC United
1
Leagues Cup 01/08/24
W
Santos Laguna
0
DC United
3
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 31/08/24
D
Puebla
1
Mazatlan FC
1
Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24
W
Pachuca
0
Mazatlan FC
3
Leagues Cup 17/08/24
L
Philadelphia Union
1 (4)
Mazatlan FC
1 (3)
Leagues Cup 14/08/24
W
Cruz Azul
2 (1)
Mazatlan FC
2 (3)
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
W
DC United
1
Mazatlan FC
2
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.
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.
