New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United
New York Red Bulls go head-to-head with D.C. United at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 22 April.
We have a strong reason to back United on the Asian Handicap, with the outsiders being given a +0.75 start at odds of -115 against NY Red Bulls. With the stake divided between +0.5 and +1.0, we’re confident of a payout.
New York Red Bulls were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 4-1 loss against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium. The Red Bulls had one shot on target and boasted 64% possession, while Matthew Longstaff (own goal) registered the goal.
D.C. United drew on the road in their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Rene Weiler's team didn’t have a lot of the ball with 38% possession and no shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Red Bulls won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-0 away triumph when facing United at Audi Field. It has been seven Red Bulls victories, one United win and two draws in the previous 10 meetings between these teams.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  NY Red Bulls |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 12:19 | 11 |
| 20 |  D.C. United |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4:9 | 8 |
Red Bulls have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. Michael Bradley's side have averaged 57.7% possession and 6.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 4.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Julian Zakrzewski has found the net 5 times, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 2, with Jorge Ruvalcaba and two other players on 1. Julian Zakrzewski, Adri Mehmeti and Emil Forsberg are the leading assists makers with 2.
United have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 8.6 attempts, 2.6 shots on goal and 0.5 goals. The Black-and-Red average 40.9% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.
Tai Baribo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Matti Peltola and Gabriel Pirani both have 1. Peglow has been top assists provider with 1 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ethan Horvath (GK), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Dylan Nealis, Robert Voloder, Matthew Dos Santos, Ronald Donkor, Adri Mehmeti, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell, Julian Hall, Emil Forsberg.
D.C. United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Sean Johnson (GK), Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Aaron Herrera, Matti Peltola, Nikola Markovic, Peglow, Tai Baribo, Jackson Hopkins.
New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United Prediction & Betting Tips
Prepare for New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
United +0.75 at betting odds of -115 look like the best wager in this MLS clash. There’s a growing confidence for this Asian Handicap pick and we expect the visitors to be competitive throughout this contest.
Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of MLS data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.
Key New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United league stats:
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are attractive odds of +540 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Tai Baribo (United) has netted three goals in his past seven MLS matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +240 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
In their past two matches, United have not covered the 3.5 corners line, with New York Red Bulls conceding 3.70 corners on average in their last 10 home games. We think United might fall short of the mark, with odds of -111 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has United on the Asian Handicap at +0.75, both teams to find the net accompanied by Tai Baribo (United) to score.
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New York Red Bulls 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 latest New York Red Bulls odds are -141 which leads to them being favourites in this MLS clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 58% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, D.C. United are trading at +360.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Red Bulls are +120 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, United are +350 and the draw is priced at +138.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -164.
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There’s the chance to back Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Red Bulls have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
United haven’t won any of their past three away games. Rene Weiler's team have recorded four draws, four losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
The last Sports Illustrated Stadium meeting saw United beat Red Bulls 2-1. The past 7 H2H matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium have seen both teams win two games along with three draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Red Bulls Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.40 | 1.60 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| D.C. United Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 1.90 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 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
- MLS: 25/05 2025 D.C. United 0 NY Red Bulls 2
- MLS: 20/04 2025 NY Red Bulls 1 D.C. United 2
- MLS: 30/06 2024 NY Red Bulls 2 D.C. United 2
- MLS: 16/05 2024 D.C. United 1 NY Red Bulls 4
- MLS: 24/09 2023 D.C. United 3 NY Red Bulls 5
- MLS: 21/08 2023 NY Red Bulls 1 D.C. United 0
- U.S. Open Cup: 10/05 2023 NY Red Bulls 1 D.C. United 0
- MLS: 07/08 2022 D.C. United 0 NY Red Bulls 0
- MLS: 29/05 2022 NY Red Bulls 4 D.C. United 1
- U.S. Open Cup: 11/05 2022 D.C. United 0 NY Red Bulls 3
New York Red Bulls League Stats
D.C. United League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York Red Bulls this season are Julian Zakrzewski (5), Adri Mehmeti (1), Emil Forsberg (1)
- Top Assistors for New York Red Bulls this season are Adri Mehmeti (2), Julian Zakrzewski (2), Cade Cowell (1)
New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Red Bulls vs United, check the team news first. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
New York Red Bulls Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
D.C. United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous New York Red Bulls Lineups
Previous D.C. United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York Red Bulls Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Bradley
D.C. United Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:4 | 21 |
| 2 | SJ Earthquakes | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17:3 | 21 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17:4 | 19 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 16 |
| 5 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 16 |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:10 | 16 |
| 7 | Inter Miami | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:14 | 15 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:8 | 14 |
| 10 | Minnesota Utd | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | 14 |
| 11 | FC Dallas | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17:12 | 13 |
| 12 | Colorado Rapids | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21:15 | 12 |
| 13 | NE Revolution | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:10 | 12 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13:14 | 12 |
| 15 | NYCFC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:11 | 11 |
| 16 | San Diego | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 11 |
| 17 | NY Red Bulls | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:19 | 11 |
| 18 | Houston Dynamo | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | 9 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4:9 | 8 |
| 21 | FC Cincinnati | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13:19 | 8 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:18 | 7 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12:20 | 6 |
| 25 | Columbus Crew | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10:12 | 6 |
| 26 | St. Louis | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:13 | 6 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7:20 | 4 |
| 30 | Orlando City | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:25 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18:3 | 18 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:4 | 12 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:5 | 12 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13:11 | 10 |
| 7 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 12 | San Diego | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Minnesota Utd | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 22 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 23 | Atlanta United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | 4 |
| 24 | CF Montréal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 25 | Orlando City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 27 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 28 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
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