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

The Big Apple gear up to host the Washington-based outfit.

The MLS Eastern Conference fixtures take us to Red Bull Arena in New York, where DC United are scheduled to lock horns against the NY Red Bulls.

New York Red Bulls are currently positioned 9th in the Eastern Conference table of Major League Soccer. In the eight matches they have played, they have managed to win three, draw three, and lose two. With 12 points under their belt, a win in the next game could see them jump to 5th position.

They will be keen to secure a commanding victory in the next game against D.C. United, as they look to make the most of their home advantage against a side already going through difficult times.

D.C. United, on the other hand, have managed to win only a solitary game in the eight matches they have played so far. With six points under their belt, their performance has been very disheartening, as they have lost four games.

In their last five matches, they have failed to secure a single win, suffering defeats against teams like FC Cincinnati, San Jose, Columbus Crew, and Orlando City. They will be keen to turn around their fortunes when they take on the New York Red Bulls in the next game.

Kick-Off:

• Location: New York, USA
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 5:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Red Bulls. D.C. This one goes 𝙬𝙖𝙮 back.

— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) April 16, 2025

Form:

NY Red Bulls (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-D

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

Players to Watch

Felipe Carballo (NY Red Bulls)

Felipe Carballo, the 28-year-old Uruguayan midfielder from Montevideo, has plied his trade with teams like Nacional, the reserves team of Sevilla, and Gremio before joining the New York Red Bulls on loan. He is currently part of the Gremio outfit that competes in the Brazilian top division.

He was also a member of the Gremio side that won the Campeonato Gaucho in 2023 and 2024. For his exemplary performance, he was awarded the Uruguayan Primera Division Player of the Year in 2022. With his ambitions set high, he will be looking forward to helping the New York Red Bulls control the midfield and dominate the tempo of the game in the next match.

Luis Barraza (DC United)

Luis Barraza, the 28-year-old American goalkeeper from New Mexico, has been part of different teams like New York City FC and Chicago FC United before recently joining DC United. His presence between the sticks will be crucial for DC United, as they are currently going through difficult times.

They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches. Barraza is expected to stand firmly between the posts to help DC United secure a clean sheet that could earn them at least a point in the upcoming match. His experience and reflexes will be vital as DC United look to turn around its fortunes in the next game.

Match Facts

• DC United have nearly a 41% win accuracy against their opponent.
• They have won none of their last five matches.
• New York have won two fixtures in their last five matches.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1: New York Red Bulls to win the match – 10/11 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Emil Forsberg to be the first scorer – 5/1 with William Hill
• Tip 3: NY Red Bulls 2-0 DC United – 17/2 with Skybet

Injury and Team News

NY Red Bulls will most likely miss the presence of Raheem Edwards and Kyle Duncan in the upcoming encounter.

DC United, on the other hand, will be without the services of Conner Antley for the upcoming fixture.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 105

NY Red Bulls won: 41

DC United won: 44

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

NY Red Bulls Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Coronel (GK); Nealis, Parker, Elle; Ngoma, Stroud, Donkor, Carballo, Valencia; Choupo-Moting, Forsberg

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

Barraza (GK); Barlett, MacNaughton, Rowles; Herrera, Servania, Kijima, Schnegg; Stroud, Peglow; Benteke

Match Prediction

Looking at the Washington team’s terrible form, it is most likely that the home side will emerge victorious in the next game. We expect this game to end in New York’s favour in a commanding fashion.

Prediction: NY Red Bulls 2-0 DC United

Telecast details

All MLS 2025 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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