D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati prediction and betting tips - July 4, 2024
DC United
One of the matches of the upcoming game day in the MLS regular season will take place on Thursday at Audi Field, where D.C. United will host FC Cincinnati. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
D.C. United
"The Black-and-Red" are currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. In 21 matches played, D.C. United has earned only 20 points, which is four points less than Atlanta, which is in 9th place. D.C. United has recorded only 4 wins and 9 losses this season.
In the last round, Troy Lesesne's team played an away match against the New York Red Bulls and drew 2-2. Thus, D.C. United has not won in nine consecutive matches – six losses and three draws. In 11 home matches, the team has achieved only three victories while losing five times.
FC Cincinnati
"The Orange and Blue" started well in the current MLS season and deservedly occupy second place in the Eastern Conference standings. In 20 rounds, Cincinnati has secured 13 victories, losing only four matches. Pat Noonan's team is two points behind the leader, Inter Miami, but Cincinnati has one game in hand.
In the last round, "The Orange and Blue" played an away match against FC Dallas and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. This victory was their third in the last five matches, with two losses in this span. Regarding away statistics, Cincinnati has lost only once in ten away matches, with eight victories.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, D.C. United defeated FC Cincinnati at home with a score of 3-0, although prior to that, "The Orange and Blue" had secured two victories in head-to-head encounters.
- In three of the last five matches between these teams, the "Total Over 2.5" bet has played out.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has played out in two of the last five matches.
D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to FC Cincinnati, valuing an away win at odds of 2.45. In recent rounds, D.C. United has been performing poorly and is unlikely to defeat one of the league leaders. Our bet is "FC Cincinnati to Win with a Handicap (0)" with odds of 1.85.
