DC United vs FC Cincinnati Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024

A battle between two teams with pretty contrasting run of form.

The action in the Eastern Conference of the MLS takes us to the city of Washington DC, where a struggling and non-cohesive DC United are ready to host high-flying FC Cincinnati. 

DC United are quite struggling at the moment. With only one win in their previous 10 fixtures, the team seem to be low on confidence. Troy Lesesne and his team have failed to put up a strong defensive line so far in the tournament, having conceded two or more goals in 12 of their last 20 matches.

FC Cincinnati on the other hand are flying. The Garys are not only second in the Eastern Conference behind Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami but are also playing some beautiful football. Having won six consecutive away matches, whilst scoring two or more goals in six of their past 10 away matches, it is fair to say that Pat Noonan’s men will be quite confident for this fixture.

With a win, they can also reclaim the top spot in the table as they are within a point’s gap with Inter Miami.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 4 July at 5 AM IST

Location – Audi Field

Form:

DC United (in all competitions): D-L-L-L-D

FC Cincinnati (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-L

Player to Watch

Christian Benteke (DC United)

Former Liverpool striker Christian Benteke has been in fine form for DC United this season. The Belgian is their top scorer in the MLS this season with six goals so far. Benteke’s ability to make the most out of little is something that his team will be seeking on Thursday night, as they are quite likely to be sitting back and waiting to hit Cincinnati on the counter.   

Luciano Acosta (FC Cincinnati)

Argentinian attacker Luciano Acosta has been making big moves in the MLS this season. The 30-year-old attacking midfielder is the top goalscorer as well as the top assist provider for the Garys so far this season. He clearly has been their main man at the front. 

The Argentine will be heavily relied upon on Thursday as well, to make things happen for Cincinnati, and get them all three points. 

Match Facts

• DC United have an average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches.
• FC Cincinnati have an average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches.
• The last fixture between these two teams ended in a goalless draw. 

DC United vs FC Cincinnati: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score – -210 with BetMGM
• Tip 2: FC Cincinnati to win this game – +160 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Total goals over 2.5 – -170 with FanDuel

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Injury and Team News

DC United will be without Christian Dajome, who is suspended for this game. Garrison Tubbs, Kristian Fletcher, Jackson Hopkins, Steve Birnbaum and Conner Antley are all out due to injury. 

FC Cincinnati will be playing without Miles Robinson, who is on International duty. Other players missing this game include Malik Pinto, Nick Hagglund, Matthew Miazgo and Corey Baird. 

Head-to-Head 

Total Matches- 12

DC United – 5

FC Cincinnati – 2

Draw – 5

Predicted Lineups

DC United predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Bono (GK); Peltola, Birnbaum, Bartlett; Herrera, Stroud, Hopkins, Klich, Garay; Ku-DiPietro, Benteke

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):

Celentano (GK); Yedlin, Miazga, Murphy; Halsey, Nwobodo, Bucha, Orellano; Acosta; Kubo, Valenzuela

Match Prediction for DC United vs FC Cincinnati

DC United are in a pretty poor run of form, whereas FC Cincinnati are quite simply unstoppable at the moment. It is quite imperative that Cincinnati’s impeccable away form will work wonders for them yet again.

Prediction: ⁠DC United 1-3 FC Cincinnati

Telecast for DC United vs FC Cincinnati

All MLS 2024 matches including the clash between ⁠DC United and FC Cincinnati will be streamed on Apple TV worldwide.

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