DC United vs Austin Prediction: The credibility of the team from the capital is under fire

DC United vs Austin: Prediction and odds on the Match on 28 July 2025

Previously considered a giant in the MLS, DC United will rather enter this as an MLS sleeping giant as the team is without a win the the last eight games played in all competitions. Interim coach Kevin Flanagan, who took over after Troy was dismissed following a run of poor results, is also struggling. Benteke has been a bright spark for DC United, but the persistence of defensive errors and lack of concentration remains the team's achelis' heel. 

Austin FC will be breaking with confidence as the team defeated LA Galaxy as well as the last two games against DC United, including a chaotic comeback at Audi Field in 2022 and a comfortable win in Austin FC's town in 2023. 

The away team's tactical consistency and momentum make them huge favourites, but DC United must be disciplined and claim some points on home grounds to salvage the bad home form. 

DC United: form and statistics

DC United will need to turn the corner as the team has just 4 wins all season and is languishing in 14th position in the Eastern Conference league table. The team has a porous defensive record with 45 goals conceded, just 20 scored across 24 matches. DC United has not won any of their last eight games under interim coach, and defensive lapses still persist, which has led to late collapses from the team, as evident in their most recent loss to the Columbus Crew.

Benteke has remained a great source of goals and an offensive threat for DC United with six goals, but it must be said that service to their star striker remains very limited, as the creativity from the midfield is not vibrant. To get anything from this game, DC United needs to reset their defense and the whole team needs to be very disciples and concentrate until the final whistle. 

DC United Lineup

DC United will likely default to their favourite but unreliable structured block to seek some level of solidity and invite Austin to control possession. DC United will be hoping to punish any mistakes from Austin, but it must be said that this strategy usually does not yield good results.  

DC United Potential Starting Eleven (4‑2‑3‑1)

Barraza; Snow, Dodson, Bartlett, Schnegg; Pirani, Klich; Dodson, Hopkins, Pirani; Benteke

Out: Aaron Herrera (suspended) 

Head coach: Kevin Flanagan

Austin FC: form and statistics

In 8th position of the Western Conference league table is Austin FC with eight wins, eight draws, and six losses. The moral and spirit of Austin will be high after the recent win over LA Galaxy to get out of the relegation fight in the East schedule. 

Austin FC has shown defensive resilience while maintaining an attacking threat, which has enabled the team to lose just one game of the last six played. Austin also has a solid record against DC United, as just two games have been played and Austin has won both scoring eight goals in the process and conceding none. 

Austin FC Lineup

Austin will most likely press with intensity, as the midfield of the team is well stocked to control the game and play fast football with fluid movement upfront. The full-backs will also join the attack with their overlapping runs and exploit any space that will be left by DC United. The midfield is attuned to cover for the fullbacks to avoid any counterattack, which helps the team. 

Austin FC Potential Starting Eleven (4‑2‑3‑1)

Stuver; Hines-Ike, Gallagher, Gabrielsen, Mattocks; Wolff, Pereira; Rudy, Uzuni, Sebastián Driussi; Uzuni

Out: Aaron Herrera (suspended) 

Head coach: Josh Wolff

DC United vs Austin: head to head statistics

These sides have met twice, and Austin FC have won both previous MLS clashes against D.C. United. The first game was played in April 2022 at Audi Field with Austin FC coming from a two-goal deficit to win. That game produced five goals. The second game was a routine 3-0 win for Austin FC. Both games involving Austin FC and DC United have produced over 2.5 goals. 

DC United vs Austin: Betting Tips & Odds

• The last two games involving Austin and DC United has resulted in over 1.5 goals. This option is available on Bet365 bookmaker website for a coefficient of 1.36
• The last two games involving Austin and DC United has resulted in over 2.5 goals. This option is available on Betway bookmaker website for a coefficient of 2.10
• The last two games involving Austin and DC United has resulted in win for Austin. This option is available on Bet365 bookmaker website for a coefficient of 2.74

DC United vs Austin match prediction 28 July 2025

DC United is a team which is now at a crossroads as the team has experienced change management, coupled with defensive collapse, and a fruitless attack. But Austin FC will bring some level of consistency and will boast of past results, which will give the team a psychological edge. Unless there is a mighty change from the team, resulting in the team playing like the giants that they used to be, we expect it to be three wins from three games in Austin. We predict a 1-2 or 1-3 win for Austin FC. 

My match prediction is for Austin FC to win with a coefficient of 2.74 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

My betting tip for this game is over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.10 on the Betway bookmaker.

My final prediction is BTTS for a coefficient of 1.84 on the 1XBet bookmaker.