DC United v New York City FC prediction
Team pages: DC United · New York City FC · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for DC United v New York City FC, Major League Soccer on Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
DC United host New York City FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday 7 November (kick-off 21:00 UK).
The key numbers
New York City FC are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
11 of DC United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of DC United’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, DC United have three wins, four draws and two defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.44 points per game, scoring 1.44 and conceding 1.56. DC United have scored 37 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). DC United have conceded 51 goals, the 14th-most (shared) of the 30 clubs.
Seven of New York City FC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of New York City FC’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, New York City FC have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.50. New York City FC have scored 43 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs (2026 so far). New York City FC have conceded 41 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 30 clubs.
DC United (12th) and New York City FC (11th) are one point apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have New York City FC the stronger side, 44 rating points above DC United (New York City FC 1433, DC United 1389, after at least 326 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
DC United are unbeaten in the last four meetings with New York City FC. The most recent meeting, on 3 May 2026, finished New York City FC 0–2 DC United.
Team news
Predicted DC United XI (4-3-3): S. Johnson, K. Kurokawa, L. Bartlett, S. Hefti, M. Peltola, A. Dozzell, K. Nono, J. Peglow, T. Baribo, L. Munteanu, J. Hopkins — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, T. Baribo (4.7 per match over 23 appearances, 16 goals and one assist) and Kimito Nono (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been DC United’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for DC United (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), T. Baribo averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 1984 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Kimito Nono averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 2509 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted New York City FC XI (4-2-3-1): M. Freese, T. Martins, T. Gray, J. Sands, K. O'Toole, N. Fernández, A. Perea, A. Ojeda, A. O'Neill, H. Wolf, Luighi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolás Fernández (6.1 per match over 32 appearances, 15 goals and six assists) and Agustin Ojeda (3.7 per match over 32 appearances, five goals and 10 assists) have been New York City FC’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for New York City FC (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolás Fernández averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 2832 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Agustin Ojeda averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 2609 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Major League Soccer · Audi Field
- Head-to-head (last 6): DC United 3 · draws 2 · New York City FC 1 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: DC United 1W 1D 3L · New York City FC 0W 2D 3L
DC United v New York City FC (Major League Soccer): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | DC United for / against | Line | New York City FC for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.25 for · 16.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.75 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.25 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
DC United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Markovic n 8 | 20.4 | 4.4 | 0 | — |
| Conner Antley n 8 | 38 | 2.7 | 0.9 | — |
| Jared Stroud n 8 | 23.1 | 2.4 | 2.4 | — |
| Jackson Hopkins n 8 | 52.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | — |
| Louis Munteanu n 8 | 75.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Baribo n 8 | 85.8 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Louis Munteanu n 8 | 75.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| Hosei Kijima n 8 | 29.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| N. Ordaz n 8 | 45.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Kimito Nono n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Baribo n 8 | 85.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Kimito Nono n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Hosei Kijima n 8 | 29.1 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Keisuke Kurokawa n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Lucas Bartlett n 8 | 87.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Conner Antley n 8 | 38 | 5 |
| Silvan Hefti n 8 | 73.3 | 4.3 |
| Jared Stroud n 8 | 23.1 | 3.4 |
| Brandon Servania n 8 | 50.5 | 3.1 |
| Hosei Kijima n 8 | 29.1 | 3.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Johnson n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
New York City FC
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Jones n 8 | 14.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Talles Magno n 8 | 33.3 | 3 | 1.7 | — |
| Luighi n 8 | 48.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| Raul Gustavo n 8 | 57.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | — |
| J. Shore n 8 | 42.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talles Magno n 8 | 33.3 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| A. Martínez n 8 | 64.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Luighi n 8 | 48.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Nicolás Fernández n 8 | 90.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| M. Ilenič n 8 | 46.5 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ojeda n 8 | 80.3 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Luighi n 8 | 48.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Nicolás Fernández n 8 | 90.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| A. Perea n 8 | 87 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Martínez n 8 | 64.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden O'Neill n 8 | 56.1 | 3.2 |
| Nico Cavallo n 8 | 65 | 2.3 |
| Kevin O'Toole n 8 | 50.1 | 2.2 |
| B. Traoré n 8 | 49.3 | 2.1 |
| J. Shore n 8 | 42.5 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Romero n 8 | 82.4 | 3 |
| Matthew Freese n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind DC United v New York City FC — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-03 New York City FC 0–2 DC United
- 2025-08-30 New York City FC 1–2 DC United
- 2025-05-14 DC United 0–0 New York City FC
- 2024-09-14 DC United 1–1 New York City FC
- 2024-04-20 New York City FC 2–0 DC United
- 2023-10-07 DC United 2–0 New York City FC
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between DC United and New York City FC?
- In their last 6 meetings, DC United won 3, New York City FC won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of DC United and New York City FC?
- Recent form — DC United 1W 1D 3L; New York City FC 0W 2D 3L.
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