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FC Cincinnati vs DC United Prediction

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Published: 20 Oct 2026Updated: 02 Nov 2026, 20:07

Match preview

FC Cincinnati host DC United on 22 October 2026 at 02:00 in an MLS clash between two sides struggling for consistency. Cincinnati have won just two of their last ten matches at home, conceding 2.5 goals per game on average. DC United arrive with identical win totals over the same stretch but have shipped 1.9 goals per outing on the road. The head-to-head record shows volatility: draws at 0-0 twice, but also a 5-2 Cincinnati victory in October 2022 and a 4-2 DC United win in September 2021. Neither team has established dominance in this fixture.

Form and H2H

Cincinnati's home record reads W2-D3-L5 with an average of 1.4 goals for and 2.5 against. DC United's away form mirrors the struggle: W2-D3-L5, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.9 conceded. The draw appears the most reliable outcome in their recent meetings, occurring twice in their last six encounters. Cincinnati's defensive vulnerability at home—conceding nearly 2.5 per match—aligns with DC United's tendency to find the net on the road, however sparingly. A 1-1 scoreline fits both teams' recent patterns and their historical tendency toward stalemates.

Best Bet

Cincinnati 1-1 DC United offers value given the fixture's history and current form trajectories. Both teams have drawn three times in their last ten matches respectively, and the head-to-head record includes two 0-0 results plus the volatility of recent scorelines. A draw carries positive expected value based on profit trends, where Cincinnati's draw betting shows +1.96 and DC United's shows +10.71 over their respective last-ten samples. This match should finish level.

Odds to Watch

Cincinnati's home defence has conceded in eight of their last ten matches, making Both Teams to Score a likely outcome. Over 1.5 goals sits as a reasonable proposition given both sides' attacking output, however limited. Under 2.5 goals reflects the defensive frailties and low-scoring nature of recent meetings. Punters should monitor team sheets for Ahoueke Denkey's availability, as he features prominently in anytime goalscorer markets. Without confirmed partner prices for this fixture, bettors should compare current odds across Melbet, 1xBet, 1Win, Mostbet, and 22Bet before committing.

FC Cincinnati vs DC United Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
1Win1.554.84.86Place a bet
22Bet1.624.854.85Place a bet
Best odds1.624.854.86
Average1.584.824.86
Lowest odds1.554.804.85
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1X2 prediction for FC Cincinnati vs DC United

Date and time 22 October 2026 at 00:00

1X211.5556%
DC1/X78%
BTTSYes70%
1 56%X 22%2 22%

FC Cincinnati win

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FC Cincinnati vs DC United Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

FC CincinnatiFC CincinnatiLast matchesDC UnitedDC United
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals80%
80%Over 2.5 goals80%
80%Over 3.5 goals60%
80%BTTS60%
80%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head FC Cincinnati — DC United

In the last 8 meetings, FC Cincinnati hold the edge — 4 wins for FC Cincinnati, 3 for DC United, 1 draws.

50% W — 413% D — 138% W — 3
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati1:2DC UnitedDC United
    Major League Soccer · 01 Jun 2025
  • DC UnitedDC United0:1FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    Major League Soccer · 13 Apr 2025
  • DC UnitedDC United2:3FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    Major League Soccer · 04 Jul 2024
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati0:0DC UnitedDC United
    Major League Soccer · 10 Mar 2024
  • DC UnitedDC United3:0FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    Major League Soccer · 25 Jun 2023
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati2:1DC UnitedDC United
    Major League Soccer · 07 May 2023
  • DC UnitedDC United2:5FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    Major League Soccer · 09 Oct 2022
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati0:1DC UnitedDC United
    Major League Soccer · 05 Mar 2022
88%Over 0.588%
63%Over 1.563%
63%Over 2.563%
50%BTTS50%
63%FC Cincinnati over 0.575%

Betting profits FC Cincinnati vs DC United

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

FC Cincinnati

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-4.33515
Match WinnerDraw+1.96415
Match WinnerLose+5.11615
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.661115
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.16415
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+2.631114
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-4.44514
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+3.32915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-3.70615
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.4959
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.6059
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-3.35415
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.201115
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.781414
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-14.00014

DC United

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-7.82315
Match WinnerDraw+10.71615
Match WinnerLose-3.25615
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.081012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.51212
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.861015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-3.49515
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-1.82813
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.091013
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-3.64515
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.331015
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-7.89214
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.671214
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.2433
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.0003
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.9634
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.6524

Match statistics

4747%Possession %53%53
1.7965%Expected goals35%0.97
1554%Total shots46%13
660%Shots on target40%4
770%Shots off target30%3
240%Big chances60%3
640%Corners60%9
838%Fouls62%13
250%Yellow cards50%2
00%Red cards0%0
40548%Passes52%445
32147%Accurate passes53%357
233%Saves67%4
00%Offsides0%0

Key events

  • 14'FC Cincinnati
  • 38'
    Goal K. Nono
    DC United
  • 45'
    Substitution T. Malacia (→ Bryan Josías Ramírez León)
    FC Cincinnati
  • 54'
    Yellow card K. Nono
    DC United
  • 55'FC Cincinnati
  • 67'
    Substitution J. Hopkins (→ N. Ordaz)
    DC United
  • 69'
    Substitution D. Douděra (→ A. Powell)
    FC Cincinnati
  • 79'
    Substitution B. Servania (→ M. Peltola)
    DC United
  • 79'
    Substitution B. Servania (→ M. Peltola)
    DC United
  • 80'
    Substitution K. Denkey (→ S. Gidi)
    FC Cincinnati
  • 80'
    Substitution T. Barlow (→ A. Jabbari)
    FC Cincinnati
  • 87'
    Yellow card N. Hagglund
    FC Cincinnati
  • 88'
    Yellow card T. Baribo
    DC United
  • 90'
    Substitution K. Rowles (→ S. Nealis)
    DC United
  • 90'
    Substitution Evander (→ K. Mboma Dem)
    FC Cincinnati
  • 90+5'
    Yellow card A. Jabbari
    FC Cincinnati

FC CincinnatiLast matches FC Cincinnati

In the last 5 matches FC Cincinnati have 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

20% W — 120% D — 160% L — 3
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati0:2Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
    LMajor League Soccer · 18 Oct 2026
  • FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati2:3New England RevolutionNew England Revolution
    LMajor League Soccer · 15 Oct 2026
  • Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC1:3FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    WMajor League Soccer · 11 Oct 2026
  • CF MontrealCF Montreal3:1FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    LMajor League Soccer · 27 Sept 2026
  • Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo2:2FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati
    DMajor League Soccer · 20 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
3
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
80%

DC UnitedLast matches DC United

In the last 5 matches DC United have 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

20% W — 120% D — 160% L — 3
  • Orlando City SCOrlando City SC4:1DC UnitedDC United
    LMajor League Soccer · 18 Oct 2026
  • DC UnitedDC United2:1New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls
    WMajor League Soccer · 15 Oct 2026
  • Inter MiamiInter Miami4:0DC UnitedDC United
    LMajor League Soccer · 11 Oct 2026
  • DC UnitedDC United0:1SC Paderborn 07SC Paderborn 07
    LFriendlies Clubs · 01 Oct 2026
  • Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps3:3DC UnitedDC United
    DMajor League Soccer · 27 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
3
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
60%

FC Cincinnati vs DC United Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps30167763-313255
2St. Louis CitySt. Louis City30149756-411551
3FC DallasFC Dallas30149755-47851
4San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes30139852-421048
5Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo30138941-39247
6Los Angeles FCLos Angeles FC311210948-331546
7Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders301191039-37242
8Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy3110101143-52-940
9Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids301161341-41039
10Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake301061445-48-336
11Portland TimbersPortland Timbers30971451-56-534
12San DiegoSan Diego308101253-56-334
13Minnesota United FCMinnesota United FC308101247-55-834
14AustinAustin307101338-56-1831
15Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City30642036-75-3922
1Nashville SCNashville SC30207364-234167
2Inter MiamiInter Miami301510573-512255
3New England RevolutionNew England Revolution301641049-41852
4Chicago FireChicago Fire301461052-44848
5CharlotteCharlotte30138953-45847
6Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union301371061-481346
7Orlando City SCOrlando City SC301251358-70-1241
8New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls301061439-56-1736
9FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati29991160-70-1036
10Toronto FCToronto FC308121046-55-936
11Columbus CrewColumbus Crew301051546-47-135
12New York City FCNew York City FC308101243-41234
13DC UnitedDC United297121037-51-1433
14Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC30861637-51-1430
15CF MontrealCF Montreal30671736-60-2425
League position 9 / 30Comparative team statisticsLeague position 13 / 30
931%Wins24%7
931%Draws41%12
1138%Losses34%10
60100%Goals scored62%37
70100%Goals conceded73%51
36100%Points92%33

Season statistic FC Cincinnati vs DC United

FC CincinnatiFC Cincinnati

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 1
  • Lost home / away 2 / 1
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 11 (2.2)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

DC UnitedDC United

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 2
  • Goals scored 6 (1.2)
  • Goals conceded 13 (2.6)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
  • Referee Tim Ford

Lineups

DC UnitedDC United · 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. K. Rowles
  2. A. Dozzell
  3. K. Kurokawa
  4. S. Hefti
  5. A. Bono
  6. B. Servania
  7. T. Baribo
  8. Peglow
  9. J. Hopkins
  10. L. Bartlett
  11. K. Nono

Bench

  1. J. Farr
  2. K. Castillo
  3. O. Avilez
  4. C. Antley
  5. S. Nealis
  6. M. Peltola
  7. J. Stroud
  8. N. Ordaz
  9. Nikola Markovic

Injuries and suspensions

FC Cincinnati

  • J. Martínez — Unavailable. Knee Injury
  • J. Malatini — Unavailable. Thigh Injury

DC United

  • G. Segal — Unavailable. Leg Injury

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