DC United vs Charlotte FC Prediction: DC United will be decisive

DC United are starting to gather some form in recent times and as a result, they have now recorded 3 wins in their last 3 matches in all competitions. They won their last 2 MLS matches and went on to win their opening MLS cup match against Richmond Kickers. Charlotte FC are another team that deserves credit for finding some kind of form in recent times, as a result they won their last 2 games and even more so, they were 4-1 winners in the MLS cup game. DC United and Charlotte FC have been struggling for most parts of the season and they both occupy the 8th and 11th position in the eastern conference respectively. Only 2 points separate these two and a win here would mean a lot for either team.

It's 3 wins in 3 games for DC United and they are finally getting to play like a proper team after a horrible start to the campaign. DC United now have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 matches in all competitions. Overall, they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats, with a goal ratio of 11:13. They are currently 8th in the eastern conference, with 11 points from 9 matches played. DC United recorded their latest victory after beating RIchmond Kickers in the US Open Cup. Yamil Asad scored the only goal in the 51st minute from the penalty spot to seal the victory for DC United. Before that game, they won back-to-back league games against CF Montreal and Orlando City SC by 1-0 and 3-1 scoreline respectively.

2 wins in 2 matches is a very brilliant record for the Charlotte team, considering the fact that they did not have a bright start to the campaign. In their last 5 matches, they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Overall, Charlotte FC have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats in 9 matches. They are ranked 11th on the table with a total of 9 points. Charlotte FC recorded probably their biggest win this season as they trashed South Georgia Tormenta FC 4-1. Kamil Jozwiak put Charlotte ahead in the 24th minute and Enzo Copetti, Derrick Jones and Karol Swiderski all got on the scoresheet as well. Prior to this match, they won 1-0 against Columbus Crew in their last league game.

Team streak: no losses (3), more than 2.5 goals (4/5), both teams scoring (6/7), more than 4.5 cards (6/7), less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

Charlotte FC and DC United have faced each other 3 times before now. Charlotte FC won 2 matches and DC United won 1

• DC United (3-5-2): Tyler Miller, Donovan Pincs, Steve Birnbaum, Victor Palsson, Pedro Santos, Lewis O’Brien, Russell Canouse, Mateusz Klich, Ruan, Christian Benteke, Taxiarchis Fountas.
• Charlotte FC (4-2-3-1): George Marks, Nathan Byrne, Adilson Malanda, Bill Tuiloma, Harrison Afful, Derrick Jones, Brandt Bronico, Kamil Jozwiak, Karol Swiderski, Kerwin Caledron Vargas, Enzo Copetti.

Analysis of DC United shows that in 9 matches they scored 11 goals and conceded 13. They have an average of 1.2 goals per game and an 11% conversion rate. They create an average of 1.4 chances per game and miss an average of 0.7 chances per game. They take an average of 11.4 shots per game and an average of 4.3 shots on target per game. They play an average of 4.3 corners per game and have kept 2 clean sheets.

Analysis of Charlotte FC shows that in 9 matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded 16. They score an average of 1.1 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They create an average of 1.1 chances per game and miss an average of 0.7 chances per game. They take an average of 11.2 shots per game and an average of 3.6 shots on target per game. They play an average of 4.8 corners per game and have kept 1 clean sheet.

Based on Analysis, we say:

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Away Under 1.5 Goals at 1.63 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-1 at 8.3 Odds