DC United vs New York Red Bulls: prediction, tips and stats

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Referee:
Guido Gonzales Jr

Our tips

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The match in numbers

1X2EloDC United129050%35%Draw24%28%New York Red Bulls137726%38%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS64%58%O2.563%54%|exp. goals 1.5 : 1.4
H2Hlast 5 meetings
  1. New York Red Bulls4:4DC UnitedD
  2. DC United0:2New York Red BullsL
  3. New York Red Bulls1:2DC UnitedW
  4. New York Red Bulls2:2DC UnitedD
  5. DC United1:4New York Red BullsL
DC United's record: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses4.4 goals per match
Cornersleague corners10.3league 10.0under 10.5: 55%Expected corners: 10.3 in this match, 10.0 on average in the league.In this league 57% of matches end under 10.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows4.1league 4.1under 4.5: 61%Expected yellow cards: 4.1 in this match, 4.1 on average in the league.In this league 60% of matches end under 4.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 25%.
RefereeG. Gonzales Jr+0.6 yellow cards vs average13 matches

Prediction: result and goals

Marketbookmakers' odds with the margin removedAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Market1.9 : 1.3total 3.2Attack/defence1.5 : 1.4total 2.9
DC United : New York Red Bulls
Most likely scores
Market1-111%2-19%1-27%1-07%0-1—2-07%Attack/defence1-112%2-19%1-28%1-08%0-18%2-06%
MarketAttack/defence1-11-111%1-112%2-12-19%2-19%1-21-27%1-28%1-01-07%1-08%0-10-1—0-18%2-02-07%2-06%
OutcomeMarketAttack/defence
Over 1.5 goals84%78%78%
12 – no draw76%74%74%
1X – home team avoid defeat74%64%64%
Both teams to score: yes64%58%58%
Over 2.5 goals63%54%54%
Under 3.5 goals59%68%68%
1 – DC United win50%39% · Elo 35%39%· Elo 35%
X2 – away team avoid defeat50%62%62%
Over 3.5 goals41%32%32%
Under 2.5 goals37%46%46%
Both teams to score: no36%42%42%
2 – New York Red Bulls win26%36% · Elo 38%36%· Elo 38%
X – draw24%26% · Elo 28%26%· Elo 28%
Under 1.5 goals16%22%22%
Attack vs defence
DC United attack vs New York Red Bulls defenceattack1393defence1476−83 pts to the attack
New York Red Bulls attack vs DC United defenceattack1465defence1418+47 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Under 9.5 · 57%close to the league averageunderover 43%
We expect 9.1 in this match, 9.2 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
8.555%55%
9.543%44%
10.531%33%
11.522%25%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
DC Unitedwe expect 5.1, league average 5.1 · chance of over 5.5: 41%
New York Red Bullswe expect 3.9, league average 4.1 · chance of over 4.5: 36%
Foulsleague average
Under 21.5 · 59%likely fewer than usual in the leagueunderover 41%
We expect 20.6 in this match, 21.2 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
20.548%53%
21.541%46%
22.534%40%
23.528%35%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
DC Unitedwe expect 10.1, league average 10.8 · chance of over 10.5: 43%
New York Red Bullswe expect 10.2, league average 10.5 · chance of over 10.5: 44%
Referee: 22.4 fouls per match on average (141 matches in our data)+0.1 vs the league average
Offsidesleague average
Under 3.5 · 63%close to the league averageunderover 37%
We expect 3.1 in this match, 3.1 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.559%59%
3.537%39%
4.520%20%
5.59%11%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
DC Unitedwe expect 1.6, league average 1.7 · chance of over 1.5: 48%
New York Red Bullswe expect 1.4, league average 1.5 · chance of over 1.5: 41%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

League form

League position

Eastern Conference

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
8New York Red Bulls281061238:5236
12DC United27612934:4630
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Frequently asked questions

Who will win DC United vs New York Red Bulls?

DC United are the favourites. Chances: DC United win 50%, draw 24%, New York Red Bulls win 26%. Chances from bookmaker odds with the margin removed.

How many goals will there be in DC United vs New York Red Bulls?

Expected goals: 3.2 (DC United 1.9, New York Red Bulls 1.3). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 63%. Most likely score: 1-1.

Will both teams score in DC United vs New York Red Bulls?

The chance that both teams score is 64%.

When is DC United vs New York Red Bulls?

The MLS match kicks off 15 October 2026, 00:30 (UK time).

Who is the referee for DC United vs New York Red Bulls?

The referee is Guido Gonzales Jr. In 13 matches in our data they showed 4.6 yellow cards a match on average.