Yankee Stadium will be the centre of attention when New York City host DC United in what looks set to be another open and entertaining MLS clash. As DC United struggle offensively, we predict a 3-1 home win. The Blue Pigeons come in off a strong 3–1 win over New York Red Bulls and have averaged 1.50 points per game across their last 10 matches. Their games are consistently high-scoring, with a huge 4.10 total goals per match and BTTS landing in 80% of fixtures. They score 2.40 goals per game but also concede 1.70, and the suspension of Tayvon Gray slightly weakens their defensive structure.
DC United travel to New York after a 3–2 win over Orlando City but remain inconsistent overall, averaging just 1.00 point per game. The capital club struggle for attacking consistency (1.10 goals per game) and have failed to score in 50% of their last 10 matches. Defensively, they concede 1.60 per game, though their away numbers are slightly more stable. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team.
Considering high-scoring H2H and defensive trends, we believe that there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and New York City to Win (better form and home edge).
This MLS match will be played on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 20:00.
What is our New York City vs DC United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: New York City 3 - 1 DC United
New York City vs DC United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1400 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Nicolas Fernandez Mercau @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Nicolas Fernandez Mercau @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Silvan Hefti @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: New York City -0.5 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: Austin FC -2 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: New York City to Win @ -334 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: New York City to Win/New York City to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: New York City - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferNew York City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldlwldlw | 1.40 |
| Home | wwldld | 1.33 |
| Away | lwlw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.67 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.83 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.73 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.34 | 1.18 | 1.57 |
DC United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdlldddw | 1.00 |
| Home | lldw | 1.00 |
| Away | lwdldd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 4.50 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.85 | 1.08 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
New York City vs DC United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
New York City (50%)
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