DC United vs FC Cincinnati Prediction: Battle of playoff spot for FC Cincinnati

DC United and FC Cincinnati lock horns in the Audi Field for one last time in this campaign. DC United are the poorest team in the conference and their fate is pretty much decided no matter the outcome of this match. But a win here for CF Cincinnati means they get to keep their place in the play off zone and even climb up to 5th should Inter Miami fail to win their fixture. 

DC United are on a 3 match losing streak and without a win in their last 5 games and Chicago Fire are without a win in their last 2 matches. But Chicago Fire will try to grab a win and maintain their spot against the worst team in the MLS. 

DC United have been really poor all season and now they can't wait for this campaign to be over. They are without a win in their last 5 matches. All season, DC United have earned only 6 wins and they have lost 18 times throughout. 

Last time out they were beaten by CF Montreal 1-0. Donovan Pines scored the only goal after he put the ball through his own net in the 41st minute, handing CF Montreal the lead. Donovan Pines later picked up a red card for a professional foul in the 79th, giving CF Montreal a penalty kick. But Joaquin Torres failed to convert and the match ended 1-0.

DC United have 3 losses in a row and no wins in their last 5 matches. 

FC Cincinnati have not been able to sustain their good form recently. After 3 consecutive wins late last month, they have earned a loss and a draw in their last 2 matches. In their last 5 games, they have 1 loss, 1 draw and 3 wins. Hopefully they can return to winning ways in this match. 

Last time out they lost 3-2 to Chicago Fire at home. After a goalless first half, Chicago Fire started the second half in style scoring 2 goals in quick succession. And then they added a 3rd in the 75th minute. The hosts were far away from their best, but they did well to grab 2 goals in the 78th and 89th minute. Unfortunately they couldn't level and ultimately lost 3-2.

These two teams have played 8 matches against each other. DC United have an excellent record against FC Cincinnati, as they have 4 wins and 4 matches ended in a draw. DC United have not recorded a loss in their last 8 matches against FC Cincinnati. 

DC United have not shown signs of improvement throughout the season and with the season coming to a close, the break could help them build back their confidence. FC Cincinnati has no win against the hosts in 8 meetings and both teams are aware of that. FC Cincinnati are under pressure to retain their place in the playoffs and that could be just the kind of motivation they need to come out guns blazing, but DC United have nothing to fight for.

• Bet on Over 2.5 goals at 1.60 Odds
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