Austin vs DC United Prediction 1 March 2026
π The MLS season is heating up as we head into the second matchday. Up next, we have a clash between two teams with modest resources: Austin and D.C. United. What can we expect? Let's try to break it down. Hereβs our prediction for the matchup.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 26 July 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - D.C. United):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
π Austin and D.C. United have officially faced off in just two matches. Their last encounter took place on 26 July 2025 at D.C. United's ground, ending in a 3-0 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Austin - DC United
Austin Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Austin playing at home against Minnesota United. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Austin vs Minnesota United):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
The team shows character. It's great to see this factor continuing to play a role in 2026 as well. Despite limited resources, Austin manage to put up a fight against decent teams. In the opening round of the MLS, they drew with Minnesota (2-2). Victory was within reach, but the team couldn't hold on, conceding in the 90th minute. It's worth noting that Austin didn't fall short against United and even outperformed them in certain aspects. A promising start to the season.
Match Results: Austin
DC United Team Overview
The visitors last took the field on in an MLS showdown between D.C. United and Philadelphia Union. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's the game breakdown (D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
A rather enigmatic team, D.C. United didn't show much promise during their friendly matches. These were inconsequential draws. In their last two preparatory games, the club failed to score at all. However, the first round of the MLS came as a surprise. D.C. United managed to defeat Philadelphia Union 1-0. Interestingly, the only goal was scored by Tai Baribo, a new addition to the squad. It's worth noting that last season he played for Philadelphia.
Match Results: DC United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 1.
First-Half Stats: Austin (home) vs DC United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 0;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
- Austin scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games.
- DC United conceded in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 away games.
- DC United conceded in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Austin vs DC United
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
- DC United won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (MLS).
- DC United won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 3, the guests - 1;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 4;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 14 DC United away games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 DC United away games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 13 (7.5 - for home team and 5.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 13 (6 - for home team and 7 - for away team).
Austin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7; at home field - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 4.33.
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.2; away - 3.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 0 times.
Statistics: Austin vs DC United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Austin at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for DC United away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Austin at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for DC United away - 4 (80%).
- Austin have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
- Austin have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Austin have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (MLS).
- DC United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 away games.
- DC United have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games (MLS).
β Editorial Prediction
Austin still have the knack for finding the back of the net. Their attack remains lively, as evidenced by the opening round of the tournament. Meanwhile, D.C. United delivered an impressive result by defeating Philadelphia Union. Both clubs are capable of creating scoring opportunities against each other. Based on available data and current trends, goals from both sides seem likely in this encounter. Our pick is both teams to score. A possible scoreline could be 1-1.
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