DC United vs New York City Prediction 14 May 2025
πThe stage is set for an exciting clash between D.C. United and New York City FC. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, but every point could be crucial for their standings in the league. D.C. United, currently sitting in 12th place, are eager to bounce back after a string of setbacks. Meanwhile, New York City FC find themselves slightly higher in the table at 10th, pushing them to fight for a better position. A tactical battle with a focus on defense is expected, given the average scoring records of both clubs and their recent performances.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 September 2024 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with D.C. United as the home side):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
πStatistical Preview of the Official Encounters Between D.C. United and New York City FC:
- 23 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 12, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 26 for D.C. United, 43 for New York City FC;
- average goals in the first half - 1.48, in the second half - 1.52;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics DC United - New York City
DC United Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Toronto hosting D.C. United. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (D.C. United vs Toronto):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
D.C. United are going through a challenging period, having secured only three wins in their last ten matches, placing them 12th in the league standings. Known for their tenacity at home, they often struggle defensively, conceding an average of two goals per match. Their most recent head-to-head with New York City FC ended in a 1-1 draw. The team tends to play defensively, relying on quick counterattacks to create scoring opportunities against their opponents.
Match Results: DC United
New York City Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the MLS tournament (home team - New York City, visitors - Montreal Impact). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here are the game statistics (New York City vs Montreal Impact):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 11;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
New York City FC are still searching for consistency, sitting 10th in the league with five victories this season. The Cityzens tend to struggle offensively, scoring fewer than 1.5 goals in seven consecutive matches and rarely winning away from home-just one victory in ten road games. Their playing style emphasizes ball possession and gradually building attacks through short passes.
Match Results: New York City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.48;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.61, while the visitors net 0.87.
First-Half Stats: DC United (home) vs New York City (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- Number of wins: 2 (0.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 1 (0.17%) vs 1 (0.17%);
- Number of draws: 3 (0.5%) vs 5 (0.83%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 0.83;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5).
- New York City have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 away games.
- New York City have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 12, draws - 4.
Statistics: DC United vs New York City
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- win percentage: 25% vs 42%;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
- New York City have not won in 9 of last 10 away games.
- New York City have not won in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.13, the guests - 1.87;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: DC United vs New York City
- average total in the tournament: 3.17 vs 2.25;
- average total goals scored: 1.08 vs 1.08;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.75 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.33 vs 0.75;
- DC United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- New York City: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 DC United home games against New York City.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 DC United home games against New York City (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 DC United games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 DC United games (MLS).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 New York City games (MLS).
Prediction on corners
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5; at home field - 4.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.
New York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83, away - 3.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 3.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.56 (1.78 for home team and 1.78 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.34 (1.92 for home team and 2.42 for away team).
DC United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.75; at home - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 3.
New York City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5, away - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; away - 0.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 7 times.
Statistics: DC United vs New York City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for DC United at home - 4 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for New York City away - 2 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for DC United at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for New York City away - 1 (20%).
Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, we anticipate a tense game with limited scoring opportunities due to both teams' cautious attacking strategies and poor finishing in front of goal. Considering recent trends and head-to-head statistics (including the latest result, a draw), betting on under 3.5 total goals appears to be the most reasonable choice, given the high likelihood of a low-scoring affair.
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