D.C. United vs Austin FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: D.C. United vs Austin FC

D.C. United host Austin FC in this MLS match at Audi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 26 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Defences Could Be On Top

United and Austin could be set for a low-scoring encounter. We will therefore head to the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be backed at an eye-catching price of -118.

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Austin Beat United in Pair’s Last Meeting

D.C. United lost away in their last game, making it three consecutive losses. Columbus Crew won 2-1 at Lower.com Field. Kevin Flanagan's team ended up with just 39% possession and one shot on target, with Christian Benteke being the goalscorer.

Austin FC won their previous game by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Verde and Black recorded five shots on goal and had 42% possession, with Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Austin and United saw the former win at home. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Q2 Stadium.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Austin FC	29	11	8	10	31	36	-5	31:36	41
28	D.C. United	30	5	10	15	27	55	-28	27:55	25

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 7.0 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal. United have had 43.7% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 8.8 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.7 corners.

Gabriel Pirani is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Christian Benteke, Dominique Badji and Conner Antley each have 1. Peglow, David Schnegg and Gabriel Pirani have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Austin have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 0.9 goals. Nico Estevez's side average 46.8% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Brandon Vazquez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Myrto Uzuni, Owen Wolff, Guilherme Biro and Mikkel Desler have 1. Myrto Uzuni is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luis Barraza (GK), Lucas Bartlett, Matti Peltola, Kye Rowles, Derek Dodson, David Schnegg, Randall Leal, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Christian Benteke, Gabriel Pirani.

Austin FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brad Stuver (GK), Mikkel Desler, Brendan Hines-Ike, Oleksandr Svatok, Guilherme Biro, Osman Bukari, Daniel Pereira, Ilie Sanchez, Owen Wolff, Diego Rubio, Myrto Uzuni.

D.C. United vs Austin FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into D.C. United vs Austin FC with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case when it comes to selecting Under 2.5 Goals for this MLS encounter. There might not be fireworks between the two teams and we’ve snapped up the odds of -118.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant MLS stats to get the full picture.

Key D.C. United vs Austin FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 United games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 United games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 United games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Austin games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Austin games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re in search of a larger price and anticipate things being tight, then it might be worth looking at Under 1.5 Goals, with less than two goals needing to be scored overall.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

United 1 - 1 Austin

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +480 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

United To Have Most Corners -154

United have been awarded the most corners in five consecutive home games. The Corner Match bet can be won by United and odds of -154 can be taken.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

8.70 4.00 4.70

Home

8.60 4.90 3.70

Away

9.00 3.30 5.70

Austin

Total

10.10 4.60 5.50

Home

10.60 5.70 4.90

Away

9.30 3.20 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-141

United Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Austin Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+575

2

+148

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D.C. United vs Austin FC Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

The draw is available at +235 if you believe that this MLS encounter will finish level, with D.C. United and Austin FC both chalked up at +160 with the bookmakers to secure respective wins.

If you fancy Austin to win, then the +123 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat United and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -135 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+235

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+116

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-313

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-119

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-102

United Struggling to Find Home Wins

United have failed to win in their last six matches at Audi Field. Kevin Flanagan's team have five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Austin have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Austin beat United 3-2 when they last met at Audi Field.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
D.C. United Home Stats		1-4-5	2.00	0.50	1.50	3	7	4	6
Austin FC Away Stats		4-1-5	2.40	0.90	1.50	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

D.C. United vs Austin FC Lineups & Team News

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