DC United vs New York RB match preview

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Competition: USA Major League Soccer
Date: Thu 22.August
Match begins: 00:00 (UTC)
Venue: Audi Field (20600 seats)

DC United have performed better than New York RB so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:

It's no vacation for neither DC United nor New York RB as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

New York RB have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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DC United form and stats

Overall stats at home this season for DC United are 6-5-3 (wins-draw-losses).

The fans are hoping that DC United will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Major League Soccer game against Vancouver Whitecaps. Ahead of that match, DC United won a home game hosting LA Galaxy (2-1).

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 DC United have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 16 matches with the results: Won 7 Drawn 5 Lost 4.

There will be little rest for DC United after this match as they are travelling to Philadelphia Union for a Major League Soccer game in only three days.

DC United have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Audi Field with 22 goals in 14 matches. On the other hand, DC United have conceded 20 goals.

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New York RB form and stats

There's been little loot from New York RB's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 12 away games. New York RB only have 3 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 3 draws.

New York RB delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against New England in their previous match; a Major League Soccer game. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Los Angeles FC wasn't a success with a 2-4 loss.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with New York RB playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were 3 New York RB wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

The schedule is very tough for New York RB now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Major League Soccer game at New York City is waiting in only three days.

New York RB find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 17 goals from 12 away fixtures. New York RB have conceded 23 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

DC United-New York RB H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: DC United 1 win, New York RB 5 wins, 4 draws. 5 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

W. Rooney
11 goals / 6 assists
B. White
9 goals / 1 assists
D. Royer
8 goals / 6 assists

DC United missing players

New York RB missing players

DC United New York RB
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs top Away Total
27 14 3 Played 2 12 26
10 6 1 Won 0 3 11
9 5 2 Drew 1 3 5
8 3 0 Lost 1 6 10
34 22 4 Scored 5 17 44
33 20 3 Conceded 6 23 39
85% 93% 100% Over 0.5 100% 100% 100%
67% 79% 67% Over 1.5 100% 75% 77%
41% 50% 33% Over 2.5 100% 58% 62%
30% 43% 33% Over 3.5 100% 58% 50%
19% 21% 0% Over 4.5 100% 25% 23%
44% 50% 67% BTTS 100% 58% 62%
33% 36% 33% Clean Sheets 0% 17% 23%
37% 21% 0% Failed To Score 0% 25% 15%
 
4.5 4.7 4 Corners For (avg) 3 4.9 5.1
6.5 4.9 6 Corners Against (avg) 4 6.1 5.8
1.5 1.6 1.7 Yellow Cards (avg) 2 2.1 1.6
4 2 0 Red Cards 0 3 4
Key stats this season:
  • DC United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • New York RB haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

DC United
21-07-19 MLS Atlanta United 2 - 0 DC United
28-07-19 MLS Chicago Fire 0 - 0 DC United
04-08-19 MLS DC United 1 - 5 Philadelphia Union
11-08-19 MLS DC United 2 - 1 LA Galaxy
18-08-19 MLS Vancouver Whitecaps 1 - 0 DC United
22-08-19 MLS DC United 00:00 New York RB
24-08-19 MLS Philadelphia Union 23:30 DC United
31-08-19 MLS Montreal Impact 23:30 DC United
15-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 23:30 DC United
23-09-19 MLS DC United - Seattle Sounders
New York RB
21-07-19 MLS Orlando City 0 - 1 New York RB
27-07-19 MLS New York RB 2 - 3 Columbus Crew
03-08-19 MLS New York RB 2 - 0 Toronto
12-08-19 MLS Los Angeles FC 4 - 2 New York RB
17-08-19 MLS New York RB 1 - 1 New England
22-08-19 MLS DC United 00:00 New York RB
24-08-19 MLS New York City 23:00 New York RB
31-08-19 MLS New York RB 23:00 Colorado Rapids
15-09-19 MLS Seattle Sounders 19:30 New York RB
19-09-19 MLS Portland Timbers 02:30 New York RB

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Philadelphia Union 27 13 6 8 48 40 13 8 3 2 28 14 14 5 3 6 20 26 8 45
2 Atlanta United 25 13 3 9 43 30 14 10 3 1 29 9 11 3 0 8 14 21 13 42
3 New York City 24 11 8 5 45 32 11 6 4 1 22 11 13 5 4 4 23 21 13 41
4 DC United 27 10 9 8 34 33 14 6 5 3 22 20 13 4 4 5 12 13 1 39
5 New York RB 26 11 5 10 44 39 14 8 2 4 27 16 12 3 3 6 17 23 5 38
6 New England 26 9 8 9 38 45 13 6 2 5 18 17 13 3 6 4 20 28 -7 35
7 Orlando City 27 9 7 11 35 35 13 6 1 6 19 18 14 3 6 5 16 17 0 34
8 Toronto 26 9 7 10 41 43 14 6 4 4 28 23 12 3 3 6 13 20 -2 34
9 Montreal Impact 27 10 4 13 39 50 12 6 2 4 17 16 15 4 2 9 22 34 -11 34
10 Chicago Fire 28 8 9 11 42 40 15 7 6 2 31 16 13 1 3 9 11 24 2 33
11 Columbus Crew 27 7 6 14 29 41 15 5 4 6 18 21 12 2 2 8 11 20 -12 27
12 Cincinnati 26 5 3 18 26 61 12 3 1 8 12 25 14 2 2 10 14 36 -35 18