D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2025

Expect Goals Between United and Cincinnati

Goals could be the order of the day when United clash with Cincinnati and we’ll wager on the Total Goals market. Bettors can secure -163 that Over 2.5 happens and that price looks like a spot of value.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 3-2 Cincinnati Victory

D.C. United have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 6-1 scoreline occurred away at PayPal Park against San Jose Earthquakes. Troy Lesesne's men had the majority of the ball enjoying 55% possession and ten shots on target, with Christian Benteke getting the goal.

FC Cincinnati claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against New England Revolution at TQL Stadium made it back-to-back wins. The Ohio side recorded 54% possession and had four shots on goal, with Sergio Santos on target in the 65th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cincinnati won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 away triumph when facing United at Audi Field. United have four wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and three Cincinnati triumphs also happening.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Cincinnati	26	15	4	7	39	32	7	39:32	49
29	D.C. United	26	4	7	15	22	51	-29	22:51	19

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 12.1 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. United have had 52.5% possession and 6.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.4 goals from 10.6 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Christian Benteke has found the net 7 times, Gabriel Pirani 2, with Lukas MacNaughton and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Peglow, Christian Benteke and Aaron Herrera, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Cincinnati have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 1.6 goals. Pat Noonan's team average 50.8% possession, 4.3 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 8.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Evander Ferreira got 4 goals, Kevin Denkey notched 3, while Sergio Santos and two other players scored 1. Pavel Bucha has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Lucas Bartlett, Lukas MacNaughton, Kye Rowles, Aaron Herrera, Brandon Servania, Hosei Kijima, David Schnegg, Jared Stroud, Christian Benteke, Peglow.

FC Cincinnati confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Gilberto Flores, DeAndre Yedlin, Brian Anunga, Pavel Bucha, Lukas Engel, Luca Orellano, Gerardo Valenzuela, Kevin Denkey.

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

The MLS encounter can produce at least three goals, with the price for Over 2.5 Goals looking really attractive. Bettors can secure -163 that this selection lands and we’re feeling confident.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

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

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 United games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 United games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 United games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cincinnati games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cincinnati games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

United 1 - 2 Cincinnati

A 2-1 win in favor of Cincinnati can be backed at odds of +800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Cincinnati Under 4.5 Corners -150

Cincinnati have been awarded an average of 3.20 corners in the past 5 away matches, while the corner count against United has been less than 4.5 in the previous five games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Cincinnati Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -150 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

10.50 6.70 3.80

Home

8.30 4.70 3.60

Away

11.10 6.00 5.10

Cincinnati

Total

9.10 4.30 4.80

Home

9.00 4.80 4.20

Away

8.40 4.30 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

United Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Cincinnati Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+575

2

+148

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D.C. United vs FC Cincinnati Odds

With the bookies giving them a 43% probability of winning, D.C. United might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their +130 price of winning this MLS clash. FC Cincinnati are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +180.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+265

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+133

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-357

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+145

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

Our United vs Cincinnati team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The MLS squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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