FC Cincinnati at DC United 9/25/21 - MLS Picks & Predictions

Two teams sitting outside the playoffs will lock horns on Saturday in the MLS, when DC United will play host to Cincinnati. DC United are much closer to a playoff berth than their opponents, who have been one of the weakest teams this season but with some flashes of quality here and there.

DC United (10-11-4) are coming off a somewhat balanced match on the road against Atlanta United, but they lost much easier than the final 3-2 suggests. That loss put an end to their 3-match unbeaten streak (2-0-1) that had temporarily pushed DC United inside the playoff spots. However, they are now sitting at the 8th spot of the Eastern Conference with 34 points, just 1 point behind Philadelphia. DC United have been quite strong at home so far (8-3-0), scoring 21 goals and conceding just 8 in the process. Moreover, they have won 6 of their last 7 home matches, with 5 of those producing Over 2.5 Goals.

Cincinnati (4-12-8) actually took an early lead in their home match against New York City, but their opponents overturned the lead with goals at the 37th and the 60th minute, eventually beating Cincinnati by 2-1. That was the 5th loss in the last 6 matches for Cincinnati, who have won just once since July. They are sitting at the 13th spot of the Eastern Conference with 20 points, scoring just 24 goals (worst offense) and conceding 44 in the process (2nd worst defense). Cincinnati have actually been better on the road (3-7-3) than they have been at home (1-5-5). However, they have conceded the 2nd most away goals in the Conference with 31 in 13 matches.