New York City FC vs. DC United 8/31/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

New York City FC host DC United on Wednesday in a MLS Eastern Conference fixture. New York City FC is third in the conference table at 13-6-8 on 45 points with a goal difference of +17. New York City FC was defeated on the road last Sunday by Orlando City 2-1. New York City FC’s Maxi Moralez leveled the score with a goal in the 53rd minute but NYCFC gave up a winner to Orlando City in second-half stoppage time.

New York City FC had its 10-match unbeaten run at home snapped when losing to Charlotte back on August 17th. However, NYCFC has lost twice in a row at home just two times. Talles Magno, Gabriel Pereira and Heber are the leading goal scorers for New York City FC with six each while Santiago Rodriguez is the leader in assists with nine.

DC United is 14th or last in the conference table at 6-4-17 on 22 points with a goal difference of -28. DC United is eight points behind its closest competitor the Chicago Fire. DC United's struggles continued when losing on the road to Atlanta United 3-2 last Sunday. Ravel Morrison scored in the 47th minute for DC and Ola Kamara scored in the 55th minute but DC conceded the winner to Atlanta in the 69th minute.

DC United has been defeated in four consecutive matches which is equal to its longest losing run this season. DC United has lost each of its last six away matches while giving up 17 goals over that stretch. Taxiarchis Fountas is the leading goal scorer for DC United with 11, while Michael Estrada and Nigel Robertha are the leaders in assists with three each.