The Cincinnati manager J. Stam attacks this game with the team placed 9th so far. In the visitors dressing room DC United and their manager B. Olsen are in 10th place before this match.
Cincinnati form and stats
The home team returns to Nippert Stadium after being equal after 90 minutes with Portland Timbers (after extra-time, 3-2 on penalties) on their last time out; the Major League Soccer game ended 1-1. Before that game, the 2-0 home victory against New York RB.
The Cincinnati goalkeeper Przemysław Tytoń was crucial in the match against Portland Timbers (after extra-time, 3-2 on penalties) last time out, making seven saves. The hometeam coach J. Stam made a successful contribution in the game against Portland Timbers (after extra-time, 3-2 on penalties), bringing on Jürgen Locadia who scored the equalizer in the 1-1 draw.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Cincinnati have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found seven matches with the results: Won zero, drawn three and lost four.
Cincinnati are traveling soon after this match as the Major League Soccer match at Chicago Fire awaits in four days.
DC United form and stats
It might be tough going out on the road again for DC United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Montreal Impact (placed 6th). Ahead of that game was the 1-1 draw at home against New England.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with DC United playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were three DC United wins, one draw and two defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as DC United are hosting New England in the Major League Soccer only four days away.
Head 2 Head
Last three meetings between the teams: Cincinnati won zero, DC United won one and two draws. one game with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  Y. Kubo 2 goals |  J. Locadia 2 goals |   F. Brillant 2 goals |
Cincinnati missing players
DC United missing players
| Cincinnati | DC United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 50% | 80% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 60% |
| 33% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 20% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 80% |
| 33% | 50% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 17% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 20% |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 5.7 | 7.5 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4 | 5.2 |
| 2.2 | 1.5 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 54 | 9 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 9 | 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 5 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| 37% | 40% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 33% | 32% |
- All of Cincinnati's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Cincinnati have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Cincinnati have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Cincinnati haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- DC United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- DC United have yet to win a game away.
- DC United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Toronto | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | Atlanta United | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Orlando City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 5 | Philadelphia Union | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 8 |
| 6 | Montreal Impact | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | New York RB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | New England | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 10 | DC United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 | Chicago Fire | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Nashville SC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | New York City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 2 |