Predictions & Livescore Major League Soccer - DC United vs FC Cincinnati

Major League Soccer - DC United vs FC Cincinnati
Match Time: 04-07-2024 07:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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DC United

The hosts will naturally be disappointed with their campaign so far considering that after 21 games they are third last in their conference and are on track to accumulate roughly 32 points.

Last season, DC United finished 12th with a points total of 40, and while this was not a good return, the fact they have regressed will be of serious concern to manager Troy Lesesne.

Having said that, Lesesne will at least be relieved that his side are just four points from ninth-placed Atlanta United, who occupy the conference's final MLS Cup playoff spot.

However, given that DC United have lost six of their last nine MLS matches and have failed to win any in that period, it would be a surprise to see them close this gap over their remaining 13 games.

The Eagles' home MLS form is also poor, and they have failed to win any of their last six matches at Audi Field, including a 4-1 loss last time out against Houston Dynamo on June 23.

FC Cincinnati

To add to this, DC United have conceded 39 times, and this is the division's second-worst defensive record.

It should be noted that Lesesne has only been in charge since January and inherited a difficult situation from previous manager Wayne Rooney, who parted with the club at the end of the 2023 campaign after United failed to qualify for the playoffs for a second straight season.

Meanwhile, opponent manager Pat Noonan will be significantly happier with his side's campaign so far given they are currently second in the Eastern Conference and are just two points behind Lionel Messi's Inter Miami with a game in hand.

Noonan has been in charge since November 2021 and guided the club to their first ever trophy in MLS, winning the 2023 Supporters Shield before losing the MLS Cup final against Columbus Crew.

Under his leadership this season, the Orange and Blue are currently averaging 2.1 points per game, and this is not only more than their Supporters Shield winning campaign but is also their highest ever figure since their debut season in MLS in 2019.

Prediction: DC United 0-2 FC Cincinnati