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FC Cincinnati vs DC United: prediction and stats

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 26Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM (UTC)TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

FC CincinnatiDC United

The Footlab model makes FC Cincinnati the favourite at 60%, against 21% for a draw and 19% for DC United. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Cincinnati vs DC United?

FC Cincinnati starts as the favourite with a 199-point Elo edge (1,867 vs 1,668).

FC Cincinnati win60 %
Draw21 %
DC United win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Cincinnati have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; DC United have 3, 9 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Cincinnati
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Seattle Sounders(home)1-1Major League Soccer
Aug 19, 2026New York City FC(home)2-1Major League Soccer
Aug 15, 2026Orlando City SC(away)1-1Major League Soccer
Aug 12, 2026Atlas(home)1-2Leagues Cup
Aug 8, 2026U.N.A.M. - Pumas(home)2-0Leagues Cup
DC United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Charlotte(away)1-3Major League Soccer
Aug 19, 2026New England Revolution(home)0-3Major League Soccer
Aug 15, 2026CF Montreal(away)1-1Major League Soccer
Aug 1, 2026Nashville SC(home)2-2Major League Soccer
Jul 25, 2026Toronto FC(home)2-1Major League Soccer

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 FC Cincinnati win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 DC United win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 31, 2025FC Cincinnati 1-2 DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
Apr 12, 2025DC United 0-1 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
Jul 3, 2024DC United 2-3 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
Mar 10, 2024FC Cincinnati 0-0 DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
Jun 24, 2023DC United 3-0 FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
May 6, 2023FC Cincinnati 2-1 DC UnitedMajor League Soccer

Last archived meeting: FC Cincinnati vs DC United on May 31, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

FC Cincinnati score 2.6 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; DC United score 1.7 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FC Cincinnati2.61.9114/1512/15
DC United1.71.9212/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Cincinnati sit 6th in Major League Soccer (31 points from 21 matches) and DC United sit 11th (24 points from 21 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6FC Cincinnati21876494731
11DC United21597283624

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FC Cincinnati vs DC United?
The Footlab model makes FC Cincinnati the favourite at 60%, against 21% for a draw and 19% for DC United.
Where and when is FC Cincinnati vs DC United played?
FC Cincinnati vs DC United is played on September 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM (UTC) at TQL Stadium, in the Major League Soccer.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 66% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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