FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) - Match Preview
- FC Cincinnati are unbeaten in their six MLS 2025 home matches, winning five and drawing one.
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- United have won one, drawn two and lost four of their seven MLS 2025 away matches.
- Cincinnati have won each of the last two head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 victory in MLS 2025 six weeks ago.
Hosts have been solid at TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati will be looking to continue their unbeaten home record in the MLS when D.C. United come to TQL Stadium looking for their first win on the road against Cincinnati. Our FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) preview highlights the significance of this fixture for both teams.
Pat Noonan, who took over the Orange and Blue in December 2021, has made his team difficult to beat and clinical in tight games – which describes Cincinnati to a tee. In fact, our FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) prediction is influenced by Cincinnati's consistency under Noonan.
They sit third in the MLS 2025 table with 29 points from 15 games so far – a strong record of consistency. Cincinnati have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, although their results at home have been considerably better than on the road.
A hard-fought 1-1 draw at Columbus Crew was recorded last weekend, along with a disappointing 0-2 defeat away to Atlanta United.
They will be buoyed by the home advantage on Saturday, however, as Cincinnati have won five and drawn one of their six home matches in 2025, which suggests strong FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) odds in favor of the hosts.
D.C. have a dismal away record
They have been rock-solid at the back with an average of 1.67 goals scored and only 0.67 conceded per home game so far in the campaign and should have enough about them to overcome a D.C. side that have won just once on the away in MLS 2025. This FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) prediction is bolstered by D.C. United's poor form on the road.
Troy Lesesne took over D.C. United in January 2024 and is still searching for a consistent formula and identity for his struggling squad. As per FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) betting tips, United’s instability might make them vulnerable this weekend.
They are 25th in the table with only 14 points from 15 matches and appear to be drifting closer to the bottom rather than the top.
United have won only one, drawn only two and lost as many as four of their away matches in 2025, which is a cause for concern when they travel to Cincinnati.
D.C. have struggled to score on the way
D.C. have conceded an average of 2.57 away goals this term, shipping 18 in total, and should find it hard to score against a disciplined and well-organised Cincinnati midfield and defence.
Christian Benteke is the team’s best player up front, but has only six goals in 12 appearances so our FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United (Washington) prediction sees Cincinnati as odds-on favourites to get the three points on Saturday.
Cincinnati play through the middle and are likely to win tight games rather than blow opponents away, so the ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market might be worth a look for this one.
The hosts are odds-on at 1.55 and United are 5.10 outsiders, which seems a bit strange as D.C. have failed to win in their two away visits against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati’s Kevin Denkey leads the line with eight goals in 14 MLS 2025 appearances.
Evander Ferreira is the creative hub of the side with three assists in Cincinnati’s last six strikes, while midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela has chipped in with two goals.
