With only four matches remaining in the regular season, DC United must take points at home to stay alive in the hunt for the MLS Cup play-offs.
DC United enter this clash sitting 13th on 33 points, currently four places and three points adrift of the MLS Cup play-off positions. Their momentum has stalled following a 4-1 defeat away to Orlando City SC, leaving them with just one victory from their last five league outings alongside a recent 2-1 home win against the New York Red Bulls.
FC Cincinnati occupy eighth place on 39 points, holding a play-off berth by three points as the campaign nears its conclusion. However, their form has dipped with three losses in five games, most recently suffering a 2-0 home defeat against Columbus Crew which followed a 3-2 reverse at the hands of the New England Revolution.
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Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — DC United 30 games, FC Cincinnati 30 games.
Major League Soccer (USA) standings · both teams highlighted in context.