MLSThu 22 Oct, 02:00 EATTQL Stadium

FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United prediction

FC CincinnatiHome45%to win
2.11 : 1.81expected goalsDraw 22%
D.C. UnitedAway33%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 2.5 goals1.32

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip76%
Over 2.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.322 units
Bold tip37%
FC Cincinnati to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.681 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United is FC Cincinnati to win, with a 45% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.32.

Cincinnati recent form-4%Cincinnati league table+1%D.C. United league table0%

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Form and head to head

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

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

1.4Points per game1.1
2.3Goals scored per game1.5
2.5Goals conceded per game1.7
5%Clean sheets20%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
CincinnatiD.C. United
20Games played20
6Wins4
9Draws11
5Losses5
46Goals scored30
49Goals conceded34
2.3Scored per game1.5
2.5Conceded per game1.7
5W 3D 1LHome record3W 5D 3L
1W 6D 4LAway record1W 6D 2L
5%Clean sheets20%
85%Both teams scored70%
80%Over 2.5 goals60%

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

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
9. FC Cincinnati27999-7361.33
12. D.C. United276129-12301.11

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
FC Cincinnati
  • Kévin Denkey
    Kévin DenkeyTop scorer · F
    16 goals
  • Evander
    EvanderMost assists · M
    12 assists
  • Roman Celentano
    Roman CelentanoKeeper · G
    79 saves
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

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 goals91%1.10
Over 2.5 goals75%1.33
Over 3.5 goals55%1.82
Both teams to score74%1.35
Cincinnati or draw67%1.50
D.C. United or draw55%1.82
Cincinnati win and over 2.537%2.71
D.C. United win and over 2.527%3.72

Most likely scores

1-18.0%
2-18.0%
2-27.2%
1-26.9%
3-15.6%

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Where to bet on Cincinnati v D.C. United

Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

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

    The model gives FC Cincinnati 45%, the draw 22% and D.C. United 33%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

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

  3. 3
    Home and away

    FC Cincinnati won 5 of their last 9 games at home. D.C. United won 1 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

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

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 2.5 goals has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

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. At home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, L, newest first.

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. Away from home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 2 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, D, W, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect FC Cincinnati to score about 2.1 goals and D.C. United about 1.8. That points to FC Cincinnati to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.32. Our bold bet is FC Cincinnati to win and Over 2.5 at 2.68.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

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

Our prediction for FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United is FC Cincinnati to win, with a 45% chance. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.32.

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

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 2-2. We expect FC Cincinnati to score 2.1 goals and D.C. United 1.8.

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

Both teams to score has a 74% chance. Both sides scored in 17 of FC Cincinnati last 20 games and 14 of D.C. United last 20.

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. At home they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read L, D, D, L, L, newest first.

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. Away from home they have 1 win, 6 draws and 2 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, D, W, D, newest first.

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

Over 2.5 goals at 1.32, with a 76% chance.

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