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

Ohio gear up to host the Washington outfit.

The MLS 2025 Eastern Conference fixture takes us to the TQL Stadium in Ohio, where FC Cincinnati and DC United lock horns against each other.

The hosts of this match are just a point behind the table toppers, Philadelphia Union. They would be looking forward to securing a win in the next game and clinching the top spot.

Their recent form has been a bit concerning as they went down to teams like Atalanta United and New York City FC. Their two victories in their last five games came against Austin FC and Toronto FC. After being winless in their last two games, they would be hungry for all three points.

DC United finds themselves languishing in the bottom half after a disastrous campaign so far in the American top division. In the 15 games they have played, they have managed to win just three games and have lost half of their matches.

They are coming after a defeat to the New York Red Bulls in the last game. They pulled off a penalty shootout win against Charlotte in the US Open Cup Round of 16 fixtures to qualify for the quarter-finals, where they will lock horns against Nashville.

Kick-off: 

• Location: Ohio, USA
• Stadium: TQL Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 1 June
• Kick-off Time: 5:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

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

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

Players to watch :

Nick Hagglund (Cincinnati)

The American homegrown talent from Ohio plied his trade with Toronto FC before joining FC Cincinnati in 2019. The 32-year-old defender was adjudged the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 for his extraordinary performance.

With the Orange and Blue, he won the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2023. Ahead of a crucial encounter against DC United, Hagglund will be hoping to secure a clean sheet for his side.

"I love this city. It’s where I was born. This is where I grew up."Nick Hagglund is #AllForCincy | https://t.co/TbRJIRuy5P pic.twitter.com/l6bBxtrHmG

— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) October 18, 2023

Kye Rowles (DC United)

The 26-year-old Australian defender from New South Wales has risen through the ranks of Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners before signing for the Scottish outfit, Hearts, in 2022.

After rendering his services for three seasons, he decided to head to another continent to hone his skills. He joined the Washington outfit in 2025 and has been a major defensive force to reckon with. He will need to step up for his side, especially at a time when DC United have been leaking goals.

Kye Rowles is Black-and-Red! 🇦🇺⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/b3fE7Qawsv

— D.C. United (@dcunited) January 15, 2025

Match facts

• Cincinnati won one of their last five matches.
• DC United won two of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a win over the NY Red Bulls.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Cincinnati to win the match.
• Tip 2 – Evander to score first
• Tip 3 – Cincinnati 2-0 DC United

Injury and team news

Cincinnati have no injury concerns for the next match.

DC United will miss the presence of Christian Benteke in the upcoming game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 13

Cincinnati won – 04

DC United won – 05

Matches drawn – 04

Predicted lineup

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

Celentano (GK); Hagglund, Miazga, Robinson; Orellano, Bucha, Nwobodo, Engel; Valenzuela, Evander; Denkey

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

Barraza (GK); Tubbs, Bartlett, Rowles; Herrera, Servania, Enow, Schnegg; Kijima, Peglow; Murrell

Match prediction

Cincinnati will be looking forward to clinching the top spot with a win in the next game. We expect this match to culminate in the host team’s favour.

Prediction: Cincinnati 2-0 DC United

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide

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