MLS, on Sunday,
Score, Highlights
Short Preview
As Austin FC prepares to host DC United on March 1, 2026, both teams are looking to turn their recent performances around. Austin FC has struggled lately, failing to secure victory in their last two matches. Despite their home advantage at Q2 Stadium, they will need to address defensive frailties that have hindered their competitiveness.
DC United, on the other hand, brings a slightly more favorable outlook into this matchup, having won one of their last two outings. They will aim to capitalize on Austin’s defensive lapses while leveraging their attacking options to unsettle the hosts.
The bookmakers have priced Austin FC at 1.95 for a home win, indicating a strong belief in their potential to rebound. DC United’s odds are set at 3.7, suggesting that while they are underdogs, they are not to be underestimated.
Tactically, both teams have different strengths: Austin often relies on quick ball movement and pressuring opponents, whereas DC United may adopt a more counter-attacking approach, aiming to exploit spaces left by Austin’s offensive plays.
With recent form considered, this encounter promises to be tightly contested. However, predicting a clear outcome remains challenging, making it a compelling match for spectators and bettors alike.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-23T13:52:03+00:00.
| Austin 48.7% |
Draw 26.4% |
DC United 24.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of MLS DC United: 1.12%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.95 | 3.7 | 3.7 | |
 |
1.98 | 3.7 | 3.93 | |
 |
1.91 | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
 |
1.92 | 3.66 | 3.79 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Austin FC – Minnesota United – 2:2 14.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Austin FC – 2:0 02.11.25 Austin FC – Los Angeles FC – 1:4 29.10.25 Los Angeles FC – Austin FC – 2:1 18.10.25 San Jose Earthquakes – Austin FC – 2:1 |
21.02.26 DC United – Philadelphia Union – 1:0 07.02.26 Portland Timbers – DC United – 0:0 18.10.25 Atlanta United – DC United – 1:1 04.10.25 DC United – Charlotte FC – 0:1 27.09.25 DC United – Philadelphia Union – 0:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.07.25 DC United – Austin FC – 2:4 04.10.23 Austin FC – DC United – 3:0 16.04.22 DC United – Austin FC – 2:3 |
Standings
2026
Western Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | San Diego FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Dallas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Portland Timbers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Minnesota United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Austin FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | St. Louis City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | DC United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | New York City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Orlando City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Atlanta Utd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 13 | New England Revolution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | -5 | 0 |
MLS Outrights
1. Inter Miami: 5.55 (13.15%)
2. Los Angeles FC: 6.05 (12.07%)
3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 10.2 (7.16%)
4. San Diego FC: 13 (5.62%)
5. Cincinnati: 15 (4.87%)
6. New York City: 17 (4.29%)
7. Columbus Crew: 17 (4.29%)
8. Philadelphia Union: 17 (4.29%)
9. Los Angeles Galaxy: 17 (4.29%)
10. Seattle Sounders: 19 (3.84%)
11. Orlando City: 26 (2.81%)
12. Nashville SC: 26 (2.81%)
13. New York Red Bulls: 29 (2.52%)
14. Charlotte FC: 34 (2.15%)
15. Chicago Fire: 34 (2.15%)
16. Minnesota United: 34 (2.15%)
17. Charlotte Eagles: 34 (2.15%)
18. Houston Dynamo: 41 (1.78%)
19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.78%)
20. FC Dallas: 50 (1.46%)
21. Colorado Rapids: 50 (1.46%)
22. Portland Timbers: 50 (1.46%)
23. Atlanta United: 50 (1.46%)
24. Toronto FC: 50 (1.46%)
25. San Jose Earthquakes: 50 (1.46%)
26. Austin: 50 (1.46%)
27. DC United: 65 (1.12%)
28. CF Montreal: 65 (1.12%)
29. St. Louis City: 65 (1.12%)
30. Sporting Kansas City: 65 (1.12%)
31. New England Revolution: 65 (1.12%)
Austin FC – DC United and other MLS events on our partner.