D.C. United vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 May 2025

We Predict a Tight Affair

We’ll chance New York City +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet United. A win delivers a payout at -118 although a draw would still land a return.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash

D.C. United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred away from home at BMO Field against Toronto FC. Troy Lesesne's team had 52% possession and five shots on target.

New York City FC were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to CF Montréal by a 1-0 scoreline at Yankee Stadium. The Pigeons had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 56% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent clash between the teams saw City draw 1-1 away to United at Audi Field. The past 10 H2H meetings have included six victories for City, three wins for United and a single draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	NYCFC	25	12	5	8	36	30	6	36:30	41
29	D.C. United	27	4	8	15	23	52	-29	23:52	20

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. United have had 49.9% possession and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.5 corners.

Christian Benteke leads the way with 4 goals, with Hosei Kijima and Peglow getting 2 apiece. Aaron Herrera and Peglow are the leading assists makers with 2.

City have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. Pascal Jansen's side average 51.9% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 7.4 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Alonso Martinez with 5, Hannes Wolf on 3 and Julian Fernandez 2. Julian Fernandez is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

D.C. United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Garrison Tubbs, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Aaron Herrera, Matti Peltola, Boris Enow, David Schnegg, Hosei Kijima, Christian Benteke, Randall Leal.

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Birk Risa, Jonathan Shore, Andres Perea, Maxi Moralez, Julian Fernandez, Alonso Martinez, Hannes Wolf.

D.C. United vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

If you echo our view that New York City can swerve defeat in this MLS encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -118. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key D.C. United vs New York City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 15 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 2 consecutive games against NYCFC.

City +0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

NYCFC Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

United 1 - 2 New York City

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Benteke to Score -100

Christian Benteke (United) has found the net in seven of his past ten MLS home games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of -100.

Latest Christian Benteke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-111

First

+265

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

There has been six straight New York City matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 9.60 corners in the previous five United games. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -120 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

United

Total

8.80 5.30 3.50

Home

8.70 5.00 3.70

Away

10.80 6.50 4.30

New York City

Total

12.50 5.10 7.40

Home

12.40 6.50 5.90

Away

10.00 4.00 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-111

United Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-135

New York City Corners

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-172

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+575

2

+165

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D.C. United vs New York City 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.

Bookies Giving United Plenty of Respect

With a 47% chance of winning, D.C. United are favourites to win this MLS match and they’re available at betting odds of +112 with the bookies. The market suggests that New York City FC are least likely to win at +205.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+280

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+140

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-385

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+150

Christian Benteke Favourite to Find the Net First

There is -111 available that Christian Benteke finds the net at any stage. He is available at +265 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Christian Benteke (United)

First

-111

Anytime

+265

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Lukas MacNaughton (United)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Jacob Murrell (United)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Brandon Servania (United)

First

+190

Anytime

+1500

Randall Leal (United)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Jared Stroud (United)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Pirani (United)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Keaton Parks (NYCFC)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Jackson Hopkins (United)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Conner Antley (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Derek Dodson (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Strahinja Tanasijevic (NYCFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Kevin O'toole (NYCFC)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Birk Risa (NYCFC)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mitja Ilenic (NYCFC)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Matti Peltola (United)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Bartlett (United)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

D.C. United vs New York City Lineups & Team News

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