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New York City FC - DC United
USA MLS - Yankee Stadium
Prediction 1
New York City/New York City
+147
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
-133
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Key New York City vs DC United Predictions & Betting Lines
DC United will travel to New York City to face coach Nick Cushing’s side at one of the most prolific US stadiums – Yankee Stadium.
Contents
- 1 Key New York City vs DC United Predictions & Betting Lines
- 2 Key New York City vs DC United Odds & Statistics for MLS
- 3 New York City vs DC United Lineups & Team News
- 4 Starting Lineups
- 5 Player to Watch: Christian Benteke
- 6 MLS Eastern Conference Standings
- 7 FAQs About Our New York City vs DC United Predictions & Picks:
New York City/New York City
As we stated in the intro for our New York City vs DC United prediction, Yankee Stadium is one of the favorite venues for all true MLS fans. New York City will host DC United on the 18th of March and we expect to see very strong home-field support for coach Nick Cushing’s boys that might just be the difference-maker this time.
New York City are raring to go as they lost the last clash against Wayne Rooney’s side. It ended with a disappointing 1-2 victory for DC United but don’t let this result fool you, the head-to-head advantage is entirely in favor of the home team.
The last 10 games between these two sides ended with six victories for New York City, two draws, and only two thrifty DC United wins.
Over 2.5 Goals
When you have seven of the 10 games between the two teams ending with over 2.5 goals, you immediately predict three or more goals in their 11th clash as well. After all, we’ve seen some freaky results in the past between the two sides.
The one that comes to mind is the sensational 6-0 New York City win not too long ago. This match was played on the 24th of October, 2021. Less than two years have passed since then and seeing as the wound is still fresh, we’re confident that our New York City vs DC United prediction this week will be successful as both sides will launch into desperate attacks trying to get the three points.
Key New York City vs DC United Odds & Statistics for MLS
If you liked our New York City vs DC United betting tips, you’ll certainly enjoy the rest of our MLS picks. Also, don’t miss out on the odds section below as it will help you make a solid MLS bet this week.
Head to Head
01/09/22
USA MLS USA
New York City FC
DC United
1
2
19/05/22
USA MLS USA
DC United
New York City FC
0
2
24/10/21
USA MLS USA
New York City FC
DC United
6
0
27/06/21
USA MLS USA
New York City FC
DC United
2
1
18/04/21
USA MLS USA
DC United
New York City FC
2
1
Last Five - New York City FC
26/03/23
USA MLS USA
Houston Dynamo
New York City FC
1
0
L
18/03/23
USA MLS USA
DC United
New York City FC
2
3
W
12/03/23
USA MLS USA
Inter Miami CF
New York City FC
0
1
W
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Chicago Fire
New York City FC
1
1
D
25/02/23
USA MLS USA
Nashville SC
New York City FC
2
0
L
Last Five - DC United
25/03/23
USA MLS USA
New England Revolution
DC United
2
1
L
18/03/23
USA MLS USA
New York City FC
DC United
3
2
L
12/03/23
USA MLS USA
Orlando City SC
DC United
1
1
D
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
DC United
2
0
L
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
DC United
2
0
L
New York City odds: -161 – 60.0%
Draw odds: +305 – 23.0%
DC United odds: +430 – 17.0%
New York City’s odds to win at -161 are probably the most convincing out of all MLS games this week. Coach Nick Cushing’s boys have a whopping 60.0% and if his opponent, former Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, wants to get a result on Saturday he’ll have to come up with an elaborate plan to win as DC United’s odds at +430 (17.0%) mean the visitors are huge underdogs.
New York City vs DC United Lineups & Team News
New York City
It’s hard being a New York City fan when your team is performing so inconsistently. Coach Nick Cushing’s boys recorded one win, lost once, and one game ended in a draw. The fans are wondering when this emotional rollercoaster will finally end but they should rest easy after reading our New York City vs DC United predictions.
Predicted lineup – Barraza (GK), Cufre, Chanot, Martins, Gray, Parks, Sands, Pellegrini, Rodriguez, Pereira & Magno
DC United
Coach Wayne Rooney took DC United’s reigns when it mattered most. The club was in a bad place and it will certainly take some time for the former Manchester United player to pick the players up from the dust. With one win, one draw, and one loss in three MLS games, DC United are on the right track to success this season. Certainly, this was better than what we saw from the team last season.
Predicted lineup – Miller (GK), Jaehze, Williams, Birnbaum, Ruan, Santos, Klich, Canouse, Durkin, Benteke & Robertha
Starting Lineups
New York City FC
DC United
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Christian Benteke
Seeing as his partner in crime Robertha isn’t a certain starter on Saturday due to the slight injury he picked up last week, it’s up to Christian Benteke to pile on the pressure against New York City. The former Liverpool and Crystal Palace star didn’t need much time to adjust to his new surroundings and he quickly became coach Wayne Rooney’s first choice for DC United’s attack.
MLS Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New England Revolution | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 2 |  FC Cincinnati | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| 3 |  Atlanta United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 |  Orlando City SC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 |  Columbus Crew | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Nashville SC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | New York City FC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 8 |  Philadelphia Union | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 |  Inter Miami CF | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 |  Toronto FC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 |  New York Red Bulls | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 12 |  Chicago Fire | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | DC United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Charlotte FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
FAQs About Our New York City vs DC United Predictions & Picks:
- Will Christian Benteke play on Saturday? – Yes, Wayne Rooney’s top scorer is fit and ready for action.
- Where can I watch this match? – You can watch New York City vs DC United live on Apple TV.
- Whom do the bookies favor? – They predict an effortless New York City win on Saturday.
- How has Wayne Rooney performed so far as DC United's head coach since taking over in the Summer of 2022? Wayne Rooney averages 0.75 points in 16 games after posting 3 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses.
- Who is the head coach for New York City FC? The hosting coach is English tactician, Nicholas Cushing.
- What is the seating capacity of the stadium that will host New York City FC vs DC United? The match venue is Yankee Stadium in Bronx, USA. The stadium has a seating capacity of 47, 309 seats.
- How did these teams perform against each other in previous duels? In the last 19 meetings, New York City FC recorded 10 while DC United had 6 wins. A total of 3 draws were registered in the last 19 meetings between these teams.
- What do the last five H2H look like? New York City FC won 3 while DC United won 2 of the last five meetings between the MLS teams.
