DC United vs New York City
18th May 2330hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 17/20 odds taken 1352 GMT, Tuesday 17 May
Chad Ashton’s DC United and Ronny Deila’s New York City clash at Audi Field in midweek MLS action. United have had a mixed start to their season, collecting 13 points from ten games. As for New York, they are four points and two places above in the current Eastern Conference table. Will we see a winner in the capital? Check out the best betting odds and tips.
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DC United Preview – Can Black-and-Red make it three home wins on the spin?
DC United have kicked off their season in indifferent style. They have picked up four wins, one draw and have suffered five defeats. Along the way, they have scored 14 and shipped 15.
DC United have stopped the rot in recent matches after suffering four straight defeats. They have taken seven points from the last 12 on offer, beating New England Revolution and Houston Dynamo and drawing with Inter Miami.
DC have won their last two at Audi Field, seeing off New England and Houston – can they make it a hat-trick of home wins in midweek? The bookies are offering 2/1 for a United victory.
New York City Preview – In-form Cityzens to leave with the points?
New York City, who won the MLS Cup last term, have also made a mixed start to their 2022 season. The Boys in Blue have opened up with five wins from their first ten league fixtures, drawing two and losing three of the other five. They are currently three points behind leaders Montreal.
Ronny Delia’s men are in stunning form after making a slow start. They began with one win from their opening five, but City head into this one having won four and drawn one of their following five. During that run, New York have scored a staggering 16 goals and shipped just four.
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Deila’s troops will be looking to keep their momentum ticking with three points in the nation’s capital. They are the slight favourites with the bookies at 6/5.
DC United vs New York City Betting Advice
In MLS last season, New York picked up two wins to United’s one. Back in April 2021, Brendan Hines-Ike and Russell Canouse scored in a 2-1 home win. New York got revenge with a 2-1 victory of their own in June. In October, City thumped DC 6-0 at Yankee Stadium.
New York have certainly had DC United’s number in recent years, with the Washington outfit winning just one of the past seven meetings.
Key Facts – DC United vs New York City Betting Tip
- New York have taken 13 points from their last five matches
- The Pigeons thumped DC 6-0 when they last met
- United have picked up just one win over City since 2018
New York City have been a bogey team for DC United in recent times, and we can see the Boys in Blues securing another victory over the capital club in this one. You can get 6/5 for an away win.
Valentin Castellanos scored a brace in New York’s 6-0 win over United last season, and the young Argentinian has scored six goals in his last four, including four in one game. Castellanos is priced at 20/21 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for DC United vs New York City
DC United to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
New York City to win: 6/5 at Bet365
