New York City vs DC United predictions, May 03, 2026

Apr 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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New York City

DC United

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As New York City FC prepares to host DC United on May 3, 2026, both teams come into the match with challenging recent form. NYCFC has secured just 1 win in their last 5 outings, struggling to find consistency and effectively convert scoring opportunities. On the other hand, DC United has faced even greater difficulties, failing to clinch a victory in their previous 5 matches, which may affect their confidence heading into this contest.

With current bookmaker odds favoring the home side at 1.58, it reflects a strong belief in NYCFC’s ability to capitalize on their home advantage. Statistically, our model gives NYCFC a 41.9% chance of winning, alongside a 24% likelihood of an away win for DC United and a 16.9% chance of a draw. This suggests a competitive match, albeit with a slight edge for the hosts.

Tactically, NYCFC will likely look to control possession and exploit gaps in DC United’s defense, which has shown vulnerability in recent games. However, DC United’s potential to counter-attack could pose a threat if they successfully transition from defense to offense. Overall, while NYCFC seems poised to secure a victory based on recent trends, the unpredictability of soccer means that every outcome remains a possibility.

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NY City
58.2%		 Draw
24%		 DC United
17.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.71 3.83 4.81
betsson 1.68 3.95 4.95
WilliamHill 1.57 3.75 5.5
Pinnacle 1.69 3.87 4.79
Best for US Customers 1.56 4.1 5.6

Latest Results

25.04.26 CF Montréal – New York City FC – 1:0
22.04.26 New York City FC – FC Cincinnati – 4:4
18.04.26 New York City FC – Charlotte FC – 1:2
14.04.26 Westchester SC – New York City FC – 2:5
11.04.26 Vancouver Whitecaps – New York City FC – 2:0		 25.04.26 DC United – Orlando City – 3:2
22.04.26 New York Red Bulls – DC United – 4:4
18.04.26 Philadelphia Union – DC United – 0:0
15.04.26 DC United – One Knoxville SC – 3:4 penalties
11.04.26 New England Revolution – DC United – 1:0

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY City won 1.
  • NY City is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, DC United has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, NY City is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY City won 9 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 34:20. (average 1.7:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY City won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 24:9. (average 2.4:0.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    30.08.25 New York City FC – DC United – 1:2
    14.05.25 DC United – New York City FC – 0:0
    14.09.24 DC United – New York City FC – 1:1
    20.04.24 New York City FC – DC United – 2:0
    07.10.23 DC United – New York City FC – 2:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 San Jose Earthquakes 10 9 0 1 25:6 19 27
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps 9 8 0 1 25:5 20 24
    3 Los Angeles FC 10 6 2 2 17:6 11 20
    4 Seattle Sounders 8 6 1 1 12:4 8 19
    5 Minnesota United 10 5 2 3 11:14 -3 17
    6 Real Salt Lake 9 5 1 3 17:14 3 16
    7 Colorado Rapids 10 4 1 5 22:18 4 13
    8 FC Dallas 10 3 4 3 18:15 3 13
    9 Houston Dynamo 9 4 0 5 12:18 -6 12
    10 Los Angeles Galaxy 10 3 3 4 15:16 -1 12
    11 San Diego FC 10 3 2 5 17:17 0 11
    12 Portland Timbers 9 3 1 5 13:19 -6 10
    13 Austin FC 10 2 4 4 14:19 -5 10
    14 St. Louis City 9 1 3 5 9:16 -7 6
    15 Sporting Kansas City 9 1 1 7 7:25 -18 4

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 9 7 1 1 21:6 15 22
    2 Inter Miami 10 5 4 1 19:15 4 19
    3 Chicago Fire 9 5 2 2 17:8 9 17
    4 New England Revolution 9 5 1 3 17:12 5 16
    5 Charlotte 10 4 2 4 18:18 0 14
    6 Toronto FC 10 3 4 3 17:19 -2 13
    7 New York City 10 3 3 4 19:16 3 12
    8 Columbus Crew 10 3 3 4 14:13 1 12
    9 FC Cincinnati 10 3 3 4 19:23 -4 12
    10 DC United 10 3 3 4 11:15 -4 12
    11 New York Red Bulls 10 3 3 4 16:25 -9 12
    12 CF Montreal 9 3 0 6 13:20 -7 9
    13 Atlanta Utd 10 2 1 7 9:17 -8 7
    14 Orlando City 10 2 1 7 12:29 -17 7
    15 Philadelphia Union 10 1 2 7 9:17 -8 5

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