New York City FC vs D.C. United prediction & odds

D.C. United will face New York City FC at Audi Field on November 7, 2026, in a matchup that sees the home team looking to break a five-game losing streak. D.C. United's recent form has been troubling, with a record of 1-7-2 in their last ten matches, averaging just 0.9 goals scored while allowing 2.3. Their last five games resulted in losses against Orlando City SC (4-1), FC Cincinnati (2-1), FC Cincinnati again (2-0), Toronto FC (2-1), and Columbus Crew (3-0). In contrast, New York City FC has shown slightly better form, with a record of 2-4-4 in their last ten matches. They have averaged 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 allowed during this stretch. Their last five matches included a loss to Inter Miami CF (2-0), draws against LAFC (1-1) and Orlando City SC (2-2), a win over Atlanta United FC (2-1), and a draw against CF Montréal (1-1).

In terms of home and away performance, D.C. United has struggled at home with a record of 1-2 in their last three home games, while New York City FC has also faced challenges on the road, with a record of 1-2 in their last three away matches. The historical series between these two teams shows D.C. United leading with a record of 2-1-2. Their most recent encounters resulted in a 2-0 win for D.C. United on May 3, 2026, and a 2-1 win on August 30, 2025, while they played to a 0-0 draw on May 14, 2025.

In terms of player performance, D.C. United's Tai Baribo leads the team with 16 goals in 25 matches, while Keisuke Kurokawa has contributed with 7 assists in 33 matches. For New York City FC, Nicolás Fernández has also scored 16 goals, but in 32 matches, and Agustin Ojeda leads the team with 11 assists in 33 matches. Notably, Fernández has taken 83 total shots this season, which indicates his significant involvement in the attacking play.

As for the betting market, DraftKings has priced New York City FC at +120, with a spread of 0.5 and a total of 2.5 goals for the match. The odds for the over are set at -160.0, while the under is at 125.0. D.C. United's moneyline stands at 190.0, whereas New York City FC's moneyline is at 120.0.

The match will take place under the conditions typical for this time of year, and viewers should watch for how D.C. United responds after their recent struggles, as well as how New York City FC builds on their recent draw and win. The performance of key players like Baribo and Fernández will also be crucial in determining the outcome.