DC United vs New York Red Bulls Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Black and Red Eagles defeated the NY Red Bulls in their last league encounter against one another.

DC United are ready to host the New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The interesting contest between the two teams is all set to take place at the Audi Field.

DC United are not looking in good touch in MLS at the moment. They will now be contesting the next league match at home, which will be an added advantage for them. The Black and Red Eagles are in the 12th spot in the league table.

They have only been able to win three of their 14 league matches as of now in the ongoing season.

New York Red Bulls are placed 10th in the Eastern Conference points table of the MLS as of now. After taking part in 14 MLS games, they have won five matches. NY Red Bulls will be away from home, which might keep them under some pressure.

The visitors are likely to come up with a tough fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Stadium: Audi Field
• Date: Sunday, May 25
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST / Saturday, May 24: 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT
• Referee: Malik Badawi
• VAR: In use

Form:

D.C. United: W-L-D-D-D

New York Red Bulls: W-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Joao Peglow (DC United)

The 23-year-old Brazilian forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Black and Red Eagles in the absence of Christian Benteke. Joao Peglow has four goal involvements in eight MLS games this season. He will be looking to add more to his tally, which will help his side.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls)

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is the top goal scorer for New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer this season. He has scored seven goals and also has an assist to his name in 14 league matches. It is going to be an important fixture for both sides.

The 36-year-old forward will look to come up with a top performance here.

Match Facts

• NY Red Bulls have emerged victorious against DC United in three of their last five games.
• The Black and Red Eagles have not won any of their last four games.
• New York Red Bulls are winless in their last three fixtures.

D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @5/2 bet365
• Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to score @15/2 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals over 3.5 @12/5 Spread Ex

Injury and Team News

Christian Benteke, Dominique Badji and a couple of more DC United players have injuries which will keep them out of action.

NY Red Bulls will be without the services of Dylan Nealis, Lewis Morgan and three other players because they are injured. Noah Aile and Sean Nealis are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 46

DC United won: 11

New York Red Bulls won: 22

Draws: 13

Predicted Lineups

DC United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Barraza (GK); Antley, Bartlett, Tubbs, Schnegg; Servania, Peltola; Zouhir, Hopkins, Peglow; Murrell

New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Marcucci (GK); Duncan, Hack, Parker, Edwards; Edelman, Stroud; Gjengaar, Carmona, Sofo; Choupo-Moting

Match Prediction

Both sides are set to produce a close contest in the Major League Soccer. The DC United vs New York Red Bulls MLS 2025 fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: DC United 2-2 New York Red Bulls

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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