D.C. United vs St. Louis City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2026
MLS Betting Preview: D.C. United vs St. Louis City
D.C. United go head-to-head with St. Louis City at Audi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 16 May.
When United meet St. Louis, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of -127 looking like excellent value.
D.C. United were beaten 3-1 at Audi Field in their last game, being turned over at home to Chicago Fire. The Black-and-Red managed six shots on target and had 40% possession, with Tai Baribo scoring the goal.
St. Louis City made it back-to-back MLS victories after a 2-1 home win over Los Angeles FC at Energizer Park. The Missouri team recorded just 39% possession and had two shots on goal, while Tomas Totland and Rafael Santos were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The most recent clash between the teams saw United draw 2-2 away to St. Louis at Energizer Park.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  D.C. United |
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 22 |  St. Louis |
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 16:20 | 16 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. United have had 38.7% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.5 corners.
Top goalscorer is Tai Baribo on 5 goals, while Louis Munteanu has bagged 4 and Jackson Hopkins 2. The top assist makers are Silvan Hefti, Keisuke Kurokawa and Peglow, all of whom have 2 on the board.
St. Louis have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 1.1 goals. City average 49.5% possession, 6.2 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 12.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Marcel Hartel is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Tomas Totland, Rafael Santos, Sang-Bin Jeong and Sergio Cordova have 1. Simon Becher and Daniel Edelman have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Jackson Hopkins, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Louis Munteanu, Tai Baribo.
St. Louis City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Roman Buerki (GK), Dante Polvara, Timo Baumgartl, Fallou Fall, Conrad Wallem, Christopher Durkin, Miguel Perez, Rafael Santos, Sang-Bin Jeong, Simon Becher, Cedric Teuchert.
D.C. United vs St. Louis City Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve lined up expert D.C. United vs St. Louis City betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.
Match Prediction
The numbers suggest that we’ll see the net bulge a few times during this MLS encounter. If you agree with our prediction, you can get odds of -127 when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals.
The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest MLS team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.
Key D.C. United vs St. Louis City league stats:
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
There are lots of betting alternatives and that includes the BTTS Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market. It’s a nice simple bet where you can land a return if both teams score at least one goal before the full-time whistle.
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Correct Score Prediction
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United can be backed at +650 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Louis Munteanu (United) has registered four goals in his past four MLS games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +190 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been an average of 6.20 corners for St. Louis in their past 10 games, with the corner count against United going over 4.5 in their last four matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -120 that St. Louis go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take at least three goals to be scored, United to cover the -0.25 Asian Handicap accompanied by Louis Munteanu (United) to find the net at any time.
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D.C. United vs St. Louis City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this MLS clash, D.C. United are the +130 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 43% chance of winning. For those wanting to back St. Louis City, you will find +195 about this outsider.
There are different ways to bet on United winning and that includes the -103 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with St. Louis, you get half stakes refunded.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -172 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Those interested in Tai Baribo to find the net anytime can get +150, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +410.
Stats: MLS matches only
United have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
St. Louis have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. United Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 3.10 | 0.90 | 2.20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| St. Louis City Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.60 | 1.20 | 1.40 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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 League Stats
St. Louis City League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 38.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for D.C. United this season are Tai Baribo (7), Louis Munteanu (4), Jackson Hopkins (2)
- Top Assistors for D.C. United this season are Peglow (3), Keisuke Kurokawa (2), Silvan Hefti (2)
D.C. United vs St. Louis City Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on United vs St. Louis without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and all current injury news.
D.C. United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
St. Louis City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
D.C. United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
St. Louis City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
D.C. United Substitutes
- 8Jared Stroud
- 12Conner Antley
- 17Jacob Murrell
- 24Jordan Farr
- 26Alex Bono
- 27Nikola Markovic
- 30Caden Clark
- 48Gavin Turner
- 77Hosei Kijima
St. Louis City Substitutes
- 4Mamadou Mbacke
- 10Eduard Loewen
- 14Tomas Totland
- 16Sergio Cordova
- 22Kyle Hiebert
- 24Daniel Edelman
- 39Benjamin Lundt
- 59Mykhi Joyner
- 80Brendan McSorley
Previous D.C. United Lineups
Previous St. Louis City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
D.C. United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Rene Weiler
St. Louis City Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 3 | SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 8 | FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 9 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 11 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 12 | Minnesota Utd | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 13 | NY Red Bulls | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 16 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 18 | D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 19 | San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 3 | NE Revolution | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:7 | 21 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23:9 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16:9 | 15 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 15 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 12 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 13 | San Diego | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 12 |
| 14 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | St. Louis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 10 |
| 21 | CF Montréal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 10 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 10 |
| 23 | Colorado Rapids | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 9 |
| 24 | Inter Miami | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:13 | 9 |
| 25 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 3 |
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