MLS· Regular Season - 23· TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati
DC United22 Oct
FC Cincinnati vs DC United Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
2.4 - 1.4
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More FC Cincinnati vs DC United tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5FC Cincinnati +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XFC Cincinnati or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| AH2 +1.5DC United +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| X2DC United or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 1FC Cincinnati to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| AH1 -1.5FC Cincinnati -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.13 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 2DC United to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5DC United -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.74 | - |
FC Cincinnati vs DC United preview & analysis
Match preview
FC Cincinnati host DC United in the MLS (Regular Season - 23) at TQL Stadium on Thursday, 22 October 2026, with kick-off at 23:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
FC Cincinnati arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 12. Most recently they lost to New England Revolution 2-3 at home. They're 9th in the table with 36 points from 28 games. DC United are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 11. Most recently they beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 at home. They're 12th in the table with 33 points from 28 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, FC Cincinnati have won 3, DC United have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes FC Cincinnati narrow favourites: FC Cincinnati 44%, draw 38%, DC United 18%. We expect around 3.8 goals (2.4 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is FC Cincinnati 2-1 DC United.
Recent form
FC Cincinnati- 15 OctHNew England Revolution2-3
- 11 OctAAtlanta United FC3-1
- 27 SeptACF Montreal1-3
- 20 SeptAHouston Dynamo2-2
- 13 SeptHCharlotte3-3
DC United- 15 OctHNew York Red Bulls2-1
- 11 OctAInter Miami0-4
- 1 OctHSC Paderborn 070-1
- 27 SeptAVancouver Whitecaps3-3
- 20 SeptHCharlotte1-2
Head to head
MLS table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | +41 | 66 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | +20 | 52 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | +7 | 49 |
| 4 |  Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | +9 | 48 |
| 5 |  Charlotte | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | +8 | 46 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | +13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | -15 | 38 |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | -15 | 36 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -8 | 36 |
| 10 |  New York City FC | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | +2 | 33 |
| 11 |  Toronto FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | -11 | 33 |
| 12 | DC United | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | -11 | 33 |
| 13 |  Columbus Crew | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | -3 | 32 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | -12 | 30 |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -24 | 24 |
FC Cincinnati vs DC United: FAQ
What is the FC Cincinnati vs DC United prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is FC Cincinnati 2-1 DC United.
Who is the favourite to win FC Cincinnati vs DC United?
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FC Cincinnati are favourites. Our model gives FC Cincinnati a 44% chance of winning, DC United 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in FC Cincinnati vs DC United?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does FC Cincinnati vs DC United kick off?
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FC Cincinnati vs DC United kicks off at 23:00 UTC on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
