New York City VS DC United Match Prediction

New York City FC have won two of their three meetings against DC United in the last couple of years, so they have the edge in the head-to-head record between the teams. Earlier in the year, NYCFC pulled off a 2-0 win on their visit to DC, with David Villa and Khiry Shelton on target.

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New York City FC v DC United: Prediction

New York City FC are very strong at home and they will be confident of extending a run of form that has seen them lead at both half-time and full-time in front of their own fans. How they react to a surprise loss at Orlando City may define how they perform in this game. DC United are unbeaten in six and will provide a stern challenge for NYCFC in this game. However, with the head-to-head record firmly against them here it is hard to side with the visitors for this MLS clash.

New York City FC v DC United: Betting Tips

Considering they have won their last four MLS games at home, New York City FC's odds of 9/11 look quite generous, although DC United certainly cannot be discounted due to their good form. The visitors can be backed at a price of 15/4 and the draw looks decent value at odds of 3/1.

One of the key stats from this game is that New York City FC have been winning at both half-time and full-time in their last four MLS home matches, so backing them to make it five in a row could be a good idea at a price of 39/20.

NYCFC can return to the top of the Eastern Conference with a victory at home to DC United here, so there is plenty of motivation for them to bounce back from the 2-1 shock loss suffered at the hands of Orlando City last time out. Steven Mendoza scored in that game and is likely to keep his place as part of a front three for Patrick Vieira's men in this match.

New York City likely XI:

Unbeaten in their last six games, DC United hammered Chicago Fire 6-2 last time out to force their way right back into play-off contention. One of the form teams in MLS, striker Patrick Mullins hit a hat-trick against Chicago and will be hoping to maintain his strong performances in front of goal for the trip to NYCFC this week.

D.C. United likely XI:

New York City FC are one of the strongest teams in MLS in front of their own supporters and they will be confident of putting last weekend\'s loss to Orlando City behind them here. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in nine of DC United\'s last 11 away games, so a tight match could be on the cards. New York City FC to win by a single goal looks good.

New York City FC have been winning at both half-time and full-time in their last four MLS home matches.