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D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati prediction

D.C. UnitedHome46%to win
1.93 : 1.56expected goalsDraw 23%
FC CincinnatiAway31%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.20

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip84%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.202 units
Bold tip36%
D.C. United to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.761 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati is D.C. United to win, with a 46% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.20.

Cincinnati recent form-4%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
D.C. UnitedDLDWD
  • Dat Vancouver Whitecaps3-3
  • Lv Charlotte FC1-2
  • Dv Atlanta United FC0-0
  • Wv Columbus Crew2-1
  • Dv LAFC0-0
FC CincinnatiLDDLL
  • Lat CF Montréal1-3
  • Dat Houston Dynamo FC2-2
  • Dv Charlotte FC3-3
  • Lat Philadelphia Union0-5
  • Lat Nashville SC0-4

In numbers, D.C. United red and Cincinnati green

1.1Points per game1.4
1.5Goals scored per game2.3
1.7Goals conceded per game2.5
20%Clean sheets5%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
D.C. UnitedCincinnati
20Games played20
4Wins6
11Draws9
5Losses5
30Goals scored46
34Goals conceded49
1.5Scored per game2.3
1.7Conceded per game2.5
3W 5D 3LHome record5W 3D 1L
1W 6D 2LAway record1W 6D 4L
20%Clean sheets5%
70%Both teams scored85%
60%Over 2.5 goals80%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
12. D.C. United287129-11331.18
9. FC Cincinnati289910-8361.29

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table

Key players

Top of each side this season
D.C. United
  • Tai Baribo
    Tai BariboTop scorer · F
    14 goals
  • Keisuke Kurokawa
    Keisuke KurokawaMost assists · D
    6 assists
  • Sean Johnson
    Sean JohnsonKeeper · G
    97 saves
FC Cincinnati
  • Kévin Denkey
    Kévin DenkeyTop scorer · F
    16 goals
  • Evander
    EvanderMost assists · M
    12 assists
  • Roman Celentano
    Roman CelentanoKeeper · G
    79 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals87%1.15
Over 2.5 goals68%1.48
Over 3.5 goals46%2.18
Both teams to score68%1.47
D.C. United or draw69%1.45
Cincinnati or draw54%1.85
D.C. United win and over 2.535%2.86
Cincinnati win and over 2.523%4.36

Most likely scores

1-19.8%
2-18.9%
1-27.2%
2-26.9%
2-05.7%

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Where to bet on D.C. United v Cincinnati

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati: D.C. United are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives D.C. United 46%, the draw 23% and FC Cincinnati 31%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    D.C. United took 6 points from their last 5 games and FC Cincinnati took 2 from 5. D.C. United come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    D.C. United won 3 of their last 11 games at home. FC Cincinnati won 1 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    D.C. United score 1.5 goals a game and let in 1.7. FC Cincinnati score 2.3 and let in 2.5. Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 of D.C. United games and 16 of FC Cincinnati games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 84% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

D.C. United form

D.C. United have 4 wins, 11 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 34 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, L, D, W, D, newest first.

FC Cincinnati form

FC Cincinnati have 6 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 49 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect D.C. United to score about 1.9 goals and FC Cincinnati about 1.6. That points to D.C. United to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.20. Our bold bet is D.C. United to win and Over 2.5 at 2.76.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati?

Our prediction for D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati is D.C. United to win, with a 46% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.20.

What is the score prediction for D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect D.C. United to score 1.9 goals and FC Cincinnati 1.6.

Will both teams score in D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati?

Both teams to score has a 68% chance. Both sides scored in 14 of D.C. United last 20 games and 17 of FC Cincinnati last 20.

How are D.C. United playing?

D.C. United have 4 wins, 11 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 34 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read D, L, D, W, D, newest first.

How are FC Cincinnati playing?

FC Cincinnati have 6 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 49 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.20, with a 84% chance.

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