New York City vs D.C. United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs D.C. United

New York City host D.C. United in this MLS fixture at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get With City on the Asian Handicap

New York City -1.25 could be worth a bet at 2.02 on the Asian Handicap. We’re confident that the favourites can win by two goals or more against United, although we’ll get half our stake returned if they win by one.

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Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

New York City FC triumphed in their last game 1-0, making it three on the bounce. This was an away victory at TQL Stadium against FC Cincinnati. Pascal Jansen's men had 53% possession and five shots on target, with Alonso Martinez netting in the 55th minute.

D.C. United hosted Inter Miami in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Audi Field. The Black-and-Red enjoyed just 36% possession and had three shots on goal, while Jackson Hopkins was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City are unbeaten in the past three matches against United, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Audi Field. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five City wins, two draws and three United victories.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	NYCFC	29	15	5	9	44	35	9	44:35	50
28	D.C. United	30	5	10	15	27	55	-28	27:55	25

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City have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 8.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Pascal Jansen's team have averaged 56.0% possession and 3.7 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.1 corners from 8.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer is Alonso Martinez on 6 goals, while Hannes Wolf has bagged 5 and Andres Perea 2. Maxi Moralez is the leading assists maker on 5.

United have 7 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts. The Black-and-Red have averaged 40.9% possession, 3.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

We’ve seen Jackson Hopkins, Christian Benteke and Gabriel Pirani score 2 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Matti Peltola, Gabriel Pirani and Peglow who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

New York City confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Justin Haak, Thiago Martins, Kevin O'Toole, Hannes Wolf, Aiden O'Neill, Nicolas Fernandez, Maxi Moralez, Andres Perea, Alonso Martinez.

D.C. United confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luis Barraza (GK), Aaron Herrera, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, David Schnegg, Jackson Hopkins, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Gabriel Pirani, Christian Benteke, Peglow.

New York City vs D.C. United Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of New York City vs D.C. United with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

New York City can prove too strong in this MLS game and we’re backing the favourites on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at 2.02 in the hope that they can stamp their authority on the match.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest MLS form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key New York City vs D.C. United league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by NYCFC in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

City -1.25 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 2 - 0 United

A potentially entertaining bet is going for NYCFC to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of 7.50, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

 New York City Under 6.5 Corners

New York City have had under 6.5 corners in seven consecutive games, while the previous 10 United matches have seen them concede an average of 5.50 corners. We advise betting on the 1.64 that City won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

New York City

Total

8.80 3.70 5.10

Home

11.70 6.00 5.70

Away

9.80 4.50 5.30

United

Total

8.80 3.30 5.50

Home

9.30 4.80 4.50

Away

9.00 3.50 5.50

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New York City vs D.C. United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest City Victory

New York City FC are forecasted to have a 66% chance of triumphing in this MLS encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being 1.52. If you’re interested in wagering D.C. United, you can get 5.40 for the underdog.

City can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting 2.06. However, United are 4.90 and the draw is 2.50 if you want to take a different option.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS Yes is available at 1.66 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Alonso Martínez Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Alonso Martínez at 3.90 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get 1.85 that he finds the net any time.

City Have the Winning Habit at Home

New York City are three wins from three at Yankee Stadium. The Pigeons have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

United have not won in the past six away matches. Rene Weiler's men have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at Yankee Stadium, City defeated United 2-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
New York City Home Stats		6-1-3	3.00	1.80	1.20	8	2	7	3
D.C. United Away Stats		1-2-7	2.30	0.60	1.70	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

New York City vs D.C. United Lineups & Team News

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