DC United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Washington gear up to host the Ohio-based outfit.

The MLS Eastern Conference fixtures take us to Audi Field in Washington, where DC United are scheduled to lock horns against FC Cincinnati.

D.C. United are coming off a humiliating 6-1 defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes. They are currently positioned 12th in the MLS Eastern Conference points table. In the seven matches they have played so far, they have managed to win only one and have lost three.

Their recent form has also been far from convincing, with their only victory coming against Sporting KC a month ago. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure an important home win when they take on FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati, on the other hand, are positioned fifth. They have played brilliantly so far. In the seven matches they have played, they have managed to win four and have lost only two.

They will be looking to secure all three points in the next game. A win could see them climb to the top of the points table. Their recent form has also been quite exemplary, coming off victories against teams like the New England Revolution and Nashville.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Washington DC, USA
• Stadium: Audi Field
• Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 5:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Christian Benteke (DC United)

Christian Benteke, the 34-year-old Belgian centre-forward, has plied his trade with teams like Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace before moving to the American subcontinent to play for Washington D.C.’s outfit, D.C. United.

He has represented the Belgian national team 45 times and scored 18 goals. His debut goal for Belgium came back in 2012 against the Netherlands, while his most recent goal came in 2022 against Burkina Faso in a friendly fixture. With his experience and goal-scoring ability, he will be one of the most important players for D.C. United in the season ahead.

My God My Strength My Name My Career My Story My Wins My Loses My Ups and Downs My Golden boot. With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. pic.twitter.com/OChcku8EUz

— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) October 21, 2024

DeAndre Yedlin (FC Cincinnati)

DeAndre Yedlin, the 31-year-old American right-back from Washington, has plied his trade with teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Galatasaray, and Inter Miami before joining FC Cincinnati in 2024. With his wealth of experience across different continents, he has emerged as one of the most important players for FC Cincinnati.

He has also made 81 appearances for the United States national team and was part of the U.S. squad that won the CONCACAF Nations League in the 2019–20 season. For his exemplary performances, he was inducted into the MLS All-Star team in 2013, 2014, and 2022. He will be looking to help Cincinnati score plenty of goals and secure all three points in the next game.

DeAndre Yedlin to FC Cincinn. Thank you, now it’s time for Inter Miami to get new defenders ✍️ pic.twitter.com/3nnC9NmF8w

— Kwesi (@KwesiFCB) March 4, 2024

Match Facts

• DC United have nearly 41% win accuracy against their opponent.
• They have won one out of their last five matches.
• Cincinnati have won two fixtures in their last five matches.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1: Cincinnati to win the match – 19/10 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Corey Baird to be the first scorer – 13/2 with William Hill
• Tip 3: DC United 1-2 Cincinnati – 17/2 with Skybet

Injury and Team News

DC United will be without the services of Conner Antley for the upcoming fixture.

Cincinnati, on the other hand, will most likely miss the presence of Teenage Hadebe in the upcoming encounter.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 12

DC United won: 05

Cincinnati won: 04

Draws: 03

Predicted Lineups

DC United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

H Kim (GK); Dodson, Bartlett, Rowles, Schnegg; Kijima, Peltola; Peglow, Badji, Pirani; Benteke

Cincinnati Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Celentano (GK); Flores, Hagglund, Engel; Yedlin, Bucha, Anunga, Smith; Orellano, Baird; Denkey

Match Prediction

The home side are coming after a humiliating 6-1 defeat against San Jose recently. We expect Cincinnati to extend their winning run to three with a win over DC United in the next game.

Prediction: DC United 1-2 FC Cincinnati

Telecast details

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