New York City vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2026

MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs D.C. United

New York City go head-to-head with D.C. United at Citi Field, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 3 May.

United are capable of competing hard against New York City. On this basis, we’ll wager the away team on the Asian Handicap +0.75 at +102, meaning that our stake is divided between 0.5 and +1.0.

New York City FC lost away from home in their last game. CF Montréal won 1-0 at Saputo Stadium. Pascal Jansen's team dominated possession with 65% of the ball and recorded two shots on target.

D.C. United claimed a 3-2 home victory over Orlando City at Audi Field in their previous game. The Black-and-Red enjoyed just 39% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Jackson Hopkins, Louis Munteanu and Kye Rowles finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United have not lost any of the past three games against City. In their last clash, United travelled to Yankee Stadium and landed a 2-1 victory. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five City wins, two draws and three United victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	NYCFC	15	5	4	6	25	21	4	25:21	19
18	D.C. United	15	4	6	5	21	25	-4	21:25	18

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City have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. The Pigeons have averaged 57.5% possession and 3.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Nicolas Fernandez is the top goalscorer with 8, Agustin Ojeda has 3, with Talles Magno and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Maxi Moralez with 6.

United have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 41.9% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts.

Tai Baribo has landed 6 goals, Jackson Hopkins 2, with Louis Munteanu and two others scoring 1. Peglow has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Strahinja Tanasijevic, Thiago Martins, Raul, Nico Cavallo, Kai Trewin, Aiden O'Neill, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Malachi Jones, Nicolas Fernandez.

D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Jared Stroud, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Peglow, Jackson Hopkins, Louis Munteanu.

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

Join us as we dissect the best New York City vs D.C. United betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

United +0.75 could be the best way forward at odds of +102 in this MLS encounter. We feel optimistic that the underdogs can punch above their weight and be tough to beat.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest MLS team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

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

• The +0.75 line has been covered by United in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by United in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by United in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 3 consecutive games against United.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

United Asian Hcp +0.75 @ +102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 1 - 1 United

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +510 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Louis Munteanu To Score +300

Louis Munteanu (United) is available at +300 to be among the goals. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Louis Munteanu Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

New York City Under 6.5 Corners -141

New York City have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in five straight games, while United have let the opposition have an average of 4.90 corners in their last 10 matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the City Team Corners line and this is priced at -141.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

New York City

Total

7.80 3.60 4.20

Home

8.50 4.80 3.70

Away

9.50 3.30 6.20

United

Total

9.10 4.20 4.90

Home

9.40 4.00 5.40

Away

9.30 3.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-104

New York City Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-118

United Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+700

2

+195

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New York City 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.

With the bookies giving them a 60% probability of winning, New York City FC might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -147 when it comes to triumphing in this MLS clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, D.C. United are available at +390.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between City at +120, United at +370 or the draw at +132.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -132.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the MLS coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the football bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+280

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+132

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-400

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-116

2 Hcp +0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-105

Those interested in favourite Nicolás Fernández Mercau to find the net first are able to get +275. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -100.

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYCFC)

First

+275

Anytime

-100

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+450

Anytime

+170

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

First

+525

Anytime

+200

Tai Baribo (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+230

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+240

Louis Munteanu (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+290

Keaton Parks (NYCFC)

First

+900

Anytime

+330

Gabriel Pirani (United)

First

+900

Anytime

+350

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Hosei Kijima (United)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Jared Stroud (United)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Caden Clark (United)

First

+1400

Anytime

+510

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Brandon Servania (United)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Kevin O'toole (NYCFC)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Thiago Martins (NYCFC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Jonathan Shore (NYCFC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Raul Gustavo Pereira Bicalho (NYCFC)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Stats: MLS matches only
New York City haven’t tasted victory at Citi Field in the previous three matches. Pascal Jansen's team have clocked up three wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 6 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.17.

United have failed to win in their last four matches on their travels. The Black-and-Red have finished with five draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

The last Citi Field meeting saw United beat City 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
New York City Home Stats		3-1-2	2.17	1.00	1.17	2	4	2	4
D.C. United Away Stats		2-5-3	2.50	1.20	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

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

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