New York RB are considered as probable winners of this home game versus DC United, if the league positions are thought to provide some clues. Or could we be looking at a possible?
- New York RB have the fewest points (4) at home in Major League Soccer
- DC United have the fewest scored goals in the second half (4) in Major League Soccer
DC United 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.
The hosts York saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the US Open Cup. This match was also played here at Red Bull Arena, Harrison. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, DC United have had more rest.
New York RB form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Major League Soccer this season. New York RB have only managed 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their games here at Red Bull Arena, Harrison. The home fans are hungry for more even though New York RB have been steadily collecting points here at Red Bull Arena, Harrison through three straight draws.
New York RB's previous match was a US Open Cup game also played at their home, finishing 3-1 versus Charlotte. The home side hope to to build on that result.
Heartbreak before that as York lost 0-2 at Inter Miami's place.The betting market estimate that the home team has about 55-60% chance of winning this match. There could be betting value if you think differently, so to help you here are the stats from New York RB's earlier matches at home being 55%-60% favourite: Played 5 games, won 1 match, drawn 2 and lost 2.
On the other hand, York have conceded 8 goals.
DC United form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Major League Soccer travels is 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
There were no winners in DC United's previous match, the home game that ended 2-2 vs Toronto (placed 13th). Midfielder Gressel was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.85. Gressel hit four key passes and dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times.
A 0-2 loss hosting New York City before that.As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and DC United playing away, we found 4 games. Results were 2 away wins, 1 draw and 1 home win.
DC United's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 7 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
New York RB-DC United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: New York RB three wins, DC United three wins, four draws. three of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  L. Morgan 5 goals |   O. Williams Kamara 5 goals |  T. Fountas 5 goals |
New York RB missing players
DC United missing players
| New York RB | DC United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 4 | 16 |
| 14 | 8 | 4 | Conceded | C | 0 | 7 | 19 |
| 92% | 83% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 77% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 75% | 83% |
| 46% | 33% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 75% | 58% |
| 23% | 17% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 15% | 17% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 62% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 42% |
| 23% | 17% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| 23% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 5.6 | 5.5 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 3.1 | 2.7 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 14.8 | 15 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| 5.7 | 4.7 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 27% | 21% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 27% | 36% |
| 8.8 | 7.8 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 6 | 5.7 |
- DC United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- DC United have the fewest scored goals in the second half (4) in Major League Soccer
- DC United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- DC United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- New York RB have the fewest points (4) at home in Major League Soccer
- New York RB have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- New York RB have yet to win a game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | New York City | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 23 |
| 3 | Orlando City | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 21 |
| 4 | New York RB | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | Montreal Impact | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 20 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 19 |
| 7 | Atlanta United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -4 | 16 |
| 9 | New England | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 15 |
| 11 | DC United | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 14 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| 13 | Toronto | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -7 | 12 |
| 14 | Chicago Fire | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 11 |
