FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United Predictions
United look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at -104. There is money back for a single goal defeat and a nice pay out for this wager if they manage to beat or draw with Cincinnati.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Cincinnati vs United, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United Preview
FC Cincinnati host D.C. United at TQL Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 5 September.
FC Cincinnati were beaten last game and this was on the road at Geodis Park. Nashville SC claimed a 4-0 victory. Pat Noonan's side enjoyed 49% possession and had eight shots on target.
D.C. United drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Audi Field ended 0-0 against Los Angeles FC. The Black-and-Red had 43% possession and three shots on goal.
2-1 Win for United in Pair’s Last Meeting
The last encounter between United and Cincinnati saw the former win away from home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at TQL Stadium. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  FC Cincinnati |
22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 49 | 51 | -2 | 49:51 | 31 |
| 24 |  D.C. United |
22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 28:36 | 25 |
Cincinnati have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. The Orange and Blue have averaged 50.8% possession and 4.2 corners per match, conceding 2.4 goals and 6.2 corners from 5.7 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts.
Top goalscorer Evander Ferreira has found the net 7 times, with Kenji Mboma Dem, Pavel Bucha, Tom Barlow and Kevin Denkey scoring 4 each. Evander Ferreira is the leading assists maker with 9.
United have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 6 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. Rene Weiler's men have averaged 40.9% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 5.3 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.8 attempts.
Tai Baribo is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Louis Munteanu on 2, with Silvan Hefti and two others bagging 1. Louis Munteanu has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano (GK), Samuel Gidi, Matt Miazga, Miles Robinson, Pavel Bucha, Gerardo Valenzuela, Obinna Nwobodo, Ender Echenique, Evander, Kenji Mboma Dem, Kévin Denkey.
D.C. United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Sean Johnson (GK), Kimito Nono, Lucas Bartlett, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa, Brandon Servania, Matti Peltola, Peglow, Louis Munteanu, Jackson Hopkins, Nathan Ordaz.
Main Match Prediction
For United +1 to secure a return at -104, we need a win or a draw in this MLS encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest MLS team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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2
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Let’s go for the game to end in a 2-2 scoreline, a wager which is available at +800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) can be wagered at -164 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Pavel Bucha (Cincinnati) has scored four goals in his past ten MLS games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +430 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
United have covered the 3.5 corners line in three consecutive games, with Cincinnati conceding over 3.5 corners in their past six matches. If you agree with our verdict that the United Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -159 that they go over.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include United on the Asian Handicap at +1, Yes on the BTTS market merged with Gerardo Valenzuela (Cincinnati) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United 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.
The bookies have FC Cincinnati as -192 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 66% likely to win. D.C. United are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +410.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Cincinnati available at -114 and United at +350. The third option is the draw which is priced at +170.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -244 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to MLS games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Kevin Denkey is the market leader at +280 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Stats: MLS matches only
Cincinnati haven’t lost any of their past five games at TQL Stadium. Pat Noonan's side have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.90 goals per match and conceding 2.10.
United have not won in the past four away matches. The Black-and-Red have managed six draws, two victories and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The last TQL Stadium meeting saw United beat Cincinnati 2-1. There have been two United victories, two draws and one Cincinnati win in the previous 5 H2H meetings at TQL Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 5.00 | 2.90 | 2.10 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| D.C. United Away Stats |
2-6-2 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- MLS: 01/06 2025 Cincinnati 1 D.C. United 2
- MLS: 13/04 2025 D.C. United 0 Cincinnati 1
- MLS: 04/07 2024 D.C. United 2 Cincinnati 3
- MLS: 10/03 2024 Cincinnati 0 D.C. United 0
- MLS: 25/06 2023 D.C. United 3 Cincinnati 0
- MLS: 07/05 2023 Cincinnati 2 D.C. United 1
- MLS: 09/10 2022 D.C. United 2 Cincinnati 5
- MLS: 06/03 2022 Cincinnati 0 D.C. United 1
- MLS: 26/09 2021 D.C. United 4 Cincinnati 2
- MLS: 01/08 2021 Cincinnati 0 D.C. United 0
FC Cincinnati League Stats
D.C. United League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 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 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 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 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 36.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Cincinnati this season are Evander Ferreira (13), Kevin Denkey (11), Tom Barlow (6)
- Top Assistors for FC Cincinnati this season are Evander Ferreira (10), Ender Echenique (4), Pavel Bucha (4)
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FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Cincinnati vs United team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the MLS, along with current injury news.
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Cincinnati Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous FC Cincinnati Lineups
Previous D.C. United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Cincinnati Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pat Noonan
D.C. United Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 47:17 | 52 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 48:18 | 43 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 56:41 | 42 |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 30:26 | 39 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 39:28 | 37 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36:27 | 37 |
| 7 | Los Angeles FC | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 36:22 | 36 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 40:32 | 35 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 39:33 | 34 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 41:37 | 34 |
| 11 | St. Louis | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 33:30 | 34 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 31:28 | 31 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 49:51 | 31 |
| 14 | San Diego | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 40:33 | 30 |
| 15 | Minnesota Utd | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 30:32 | 29 |
| 16 | Real Salt Lake | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 34:33 | 28 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 39:39 | 28 |
| 18 | NYCFC | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 36:31 | 28 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 24:29 | 26 |
| 20 | NY Red Bulls | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 32:46 | 26 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 28:35 | 26 |
| 22 | Orlando City | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 37:54 | 25 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 32:38 | 25 |
| 24 | D.C. United | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 28:36 | 25 |
| 25 | Philadelphia | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 34:39 | 24 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 28:41 | 24 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 25:38 | 21 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 30:46 | 21 |
| 29 | Columbus Crew | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 31:39 | 20 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20:54 | 15 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36:12 | 34 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 27:6 | 25 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21:9 | 24 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 23 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31:21 | 23 |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | 23 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 22 |
| 10 | San Diego | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 30:16 | 21 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 21 |
| 12 | St. Louis | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:14 | 21 |
| 13 | Portland Timbers | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 14 | Orlando City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19:17 | 17 |
| 15 | Inter Miami | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 29:20 | 16 |
| 16 | Toronto FC | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 23:23 | 16 |
| 17 | NYCFC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25:18 | 15 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 19 | NY Red Bulls | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:23 | 15 |
| 20 | CF Montréal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 21 | SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19:19 | 14 |
| 22 | Columbus Crew | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14:14 | 14 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 24 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 25 | Philadelphia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 26 | LA Galaxy | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:14 | 13 |
| 27 | Atlanta United | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15:18 | 13 |
| 28 | D.C. United | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:22 | 13 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 9 |
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