Orlando City vs DC United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Lions dominated the Black and Red Eagles the last time both sides met.

Orlando City SC are all set to host D.C. United in the round five of the Major League Soccer 2025 season. The hosts are in the 11th place having won one of their games in four rounds so far. The visitors are in ninth place and they have also won a single game but they have not lost any games.

Orlando City SC will be at home which is surely going to make things easier for them. They were held to a draw in their last MLS fixture which was against New York Red Bulls. The Lions scored a couple of goals but also conceded a couple of goals because of their loose defence which they should work on going further.

D.C. United haven’t lost any games in the league as of now. They were held to a goalless draw by CF Montreal in what was a close contest. The Black and Red Eagles will be out for revenge as they were dominated by Orlando City the last time around. It is not going to be an easy affair for the visitors.

Love a training sesh at @AudiField 🤩 pic.twitter.com/2gOK28uzZg

— D.C. United (@dcunited) March 18, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 23
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST; Saturday, March 22; 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT
• Referee: Tori Penso
• VAR: In use

Form:

Orlando City: D-L-W-L-D

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

Players to Watch

Marco Pasalic (Orlando City)

The Croatian forward is off to a good start for the Lions in the MLS 2025 season. He has scored three goals and has provided an assist to help his teammates. Marco Pasalic is going to play an essential for Orlando City in the attacking front. He also scored a goal in the last league game for the Lions and will be looking to continue his scoring form here.

Marco Pašalić with his third @OrlandoCitySC goal in @MLS! 🇭🇷🙌#Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 https://t.co/tsUyw4OVat

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) March 15, 2025

Christian Benteke (D.C. United)

The 34-year-old Belgian forward will be leading the attacking lines for the Black and Red Egles. Christiano Benteke will be looking to step up and score a goal or two which might end up helping D.C. United in continuing their winless run. With his experience, he will be looking to threaten the opponent’s defence here.

Match Facts

• Orlando City defeated DC United by a scoreline of 5-0 when the last time both sides met.
• This will be the 21st meeting between Orlando City and D.C. United.
• The Lions are on a two-match winning streak against the Black and Red Eagles.

Orlando City vs DC United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Orlando City to win @77/100 10bet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 Unibet
• Marco Pasalic to score @6/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Favian Loyola, Nicolas Rodriguez and Yutaro Tsukada are injured and will not be in action for the hosts Orlando City.

DC United will be without the services of Jackson Hopkins, Randall Leal, Conner Antley and Bibi Hakim Karamoko because of their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 20

Orlando City won: 8

D.C. United won: 9

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Orlando City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gallese (GK); Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos; Araujo, Atuesta; Pasalic, Ojeda, Angulo; Muriel

D.C. United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Joon-Hong (GK); Herrera, Bartlett, Rowless, Schnegg; Enow, Kijima; Stroud, Pirani, Peglow; Benteke

Match Prediction

Although DC United are on an undefeated run, Orlando City might steal a win here to end the unbeaten run for the Black and Red Eagles in the MLS 2025.

Prediction: Orlando City 3-1 D.C. United

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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