Match guide for Major League Soccer: DC United - New England at Audi Field

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for DC United and New England.

This stadium has grass, which is not New England's regular surface at their own field. When playing on grass New England have performed like this: Played 32 matches earning 13 wins, 8 draws and 11 defeats with the goal difference 52-55 (scored/conceded).

New England have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 4700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

DC United form and stats

DC United have performed here at Audi Field this season with 10 wins from 14 Major League Soccer matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 3.

DC United drew their last game, also a home match. Nashville SC (placed 2nd) was the opponent, 0-0 the score. Donovan Pines was "man of the match" with a rating of 8.12 out of 10. The defender Pines won 11 of 12 duels.

Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Orlando City (1-2).

This is expected to be a close game, with DC United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with DC United as a small favourite), we find 17 games. DC United has won ten of these, drawn three and lost four.

There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for DC United as they are travelling to their away game against New York City in the Major League Soccer. That match is three days after this one.

DC United can score goals in their home matches. After 14 league matches they have found the net 28 times. DC United have only conceded 11 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

New England form and stats

New England's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed New England collect 30 points from their 15 away matches in the Major League Soccer. 9 victories and 3 draws have created these points (and only 3 defeats). New England have won three away matches in a row now and will not be intimidated by being the visitors in this fixture.

New England delivered a 2-2 draw playing at home against Chicago Fire (placed 12th) in their previous match; a Major League Soccer game. Midfield player Carles Gil was the top player of the team with a match rating of 8.62/10. Gil served one assist, hit five key passes, dribled past the opponent 3 of 3 times and had 52 successful passes (of 65 total).

Ahead of that match was the victory versus Montreal Impact at their stadium, the result 4-1.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with New England playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were six England wins, three draws and four defeats.

New England have another fixture that requires travelling in just four sleeps, a Major League Soccer fixture vs Orlando City. A hard fixture list for the visiting team!

The travelling fans enjoy England's attacking play in away games, having scored 29 goals in 15 league matches away. 19 goals have been conceded by England in these games.

Head 2 Head

The contenders have played each other previously this season, with the result New England - DC United 3-2 entered in the official records. Head-to-head data (for the previous ten meetings): DC United won one game, three matches ended with a draw and New England have six wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / five

DC United missing players

New England missing players