Austin FC vs DC United Prediction: DC to break off the winless streak

Despite failing to win in their last 5 games in a row, DC United still remain hopeful of claiming a playoff spot with few games left. They are up against Austin FC, who are also struggling to win matches at the moment. Austin FC have not won a single game since July, while DC United are winless in their last 5 games in a row.

Austin FC remains 6 points away from the playoff zone, while DC United are behind the zone on goal difference. Which of these teams will break off the winless cycle and contend for the playoff spot.

Austin FC

It's been all bad for Austin in the past 3 months as they have endured a very poor period. Their last win in the MLS was against Sporting Kansas City back in July and since then, they have lost 5 games and drawn 3. They also lost their last match against Colorado Rapids by a single goal scored by Andreas Maxso in the 41st minute.

Austin FC and DC United met only once last year, with DC United playing at home. They won the game 3-2 courtesy of goals from Danny Hoesen, Sebastian Driussi and Ruben Gabrielsen. Austin FC are far from the team they were last season and a repeat of that game looks almost impossible.

Austin FC are 12th on the western conference table, with 35 points and a goal difference of -7.

Streaks

• No wins in 10 games.
• Without a clean sheet in 14 games.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 games.
• First to concede in 6/8 games.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.
• More than 10.5 corners in 4/5 games.

DC United

DC United are letting the opportunity to qualify for Playoff slip through their fists. The team have endured a poor form recently and they have failed to get a win in their last 5 games in a row. They had 4 draws and 1 defeat in those 5 games. DC United will face Austin FC who are also in very bad form and hope they can snatch a win.

DC United played a 2-2 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps in their last game. Christian Benteke scored the equalizer for DC United in the 11th minute and Mateusz Klich scored yet another equalizer in the 62nd minute.

DC United’s only meeting against Austin FC ended in a defeat back in 2022. Ola Kamara scored a brace before he was sent off for a reckless foul and then they conceded 3 goals in the second half.

DC United are 10th on the Eastern Conference table with 37 points and a goal difference of -3.

Streaks

• No wins in 5 games.
• Without a clean sheet in 3 games.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/7 games.

Head to Head

Austin FC and DC United have played just 1 game in the past and Austin won that game 3-2.

Analysis and Prediction

Considering the form of both teams, this is very hard to predict as they are both winless for some time now. DC United however looks more likely to end the winless streak than Austin FC and if they can put in a very good performance, there’s no reason why they can’t beat Austin FC and move into the playoff zone.

Both teams are poor defensively and that should produce goals from at least one team. I bank on DC United to find the back of the net at least once irrespective of the final result.

• Away Over 1 Goal at 1.615 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Correct Score 2-3 at 26.00 Odds