Charlotte vs DC United Prediction, Tips & Odds
Charlotte vs DC United
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The model favours Charlotte to win against DC United, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Charlotte currently sits in 7th place in the standings, having accumulated 25 points from 18 matches. Their season has seen a balanced attack and defence, scoring 29 goals while conceding 27, resulting in a positive goal difference of 2. In their last five matches, Charlotte has demonstrated solid form with three wins, one draw, and one loss, highlighting their ability to secure points when needed. DC United, positioned 9th with 23 points from the same number of matches, has struggled to convert draws into wins, with eight draws contributing to their season record of five wins, eight draws, and five losses. They have scored 26 goals but have conceded 29, leading to a negative goal difference of -3. Their recent form is concerning, as they have not won in their last five matches, managing just one victory in that stretch. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 55% for Charlotte, with the projected score being 2-1. One key market percentage to note is the likelihood of Charlotte winning at home. However, if DC United can find their scoring touch and convert more of their chances, they could present a challenge. The full method used in this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (2.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.3% probability.
Charlotte have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Charlotte are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Charlotte vs DC United| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.84 | 3.75 | 3.80 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
| 1.72 | 3.88 | 4.30 | 1.62 | 2.25 | 1.58 | 2.20 | |
| 1.75 | 4.00 | 4.20 | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.60 | 2.30 | |
| 1.77 | 4.00 | 4.53 | 1.65 | 2.33 | — | — | |
| 1.75 | 3.55 | 3.91 | 1.63 | 2.26 | — | — | |
| 1.73 | 3.70 | 4.20 | — | — | 1.62 | 2.15 | |
| 1.73 | 3.90 | 4.75 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.62 | 2.20 | |
| 1.77 | 3.85 | 4.10 | 1.61 | 2.28 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
| 1.83 | 3.80 | 3.50 | 1.62 | 2.20 | 1.57 | 2.30 | |
Betano | 1.83 | 3.95 | 4.45 | 1.67 | 2.25 | 1.60 | 2.25 |
Superbet | 1.78 | 3.85 | 4.30 | 1.66 | 2.25 | 1.61 | 2.22 |
BetVictor | 1.70 | 3.90 | 4.40 | 1.60 | 2.15 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Charlotte leads 6-2)In the last 10 matches between Charlotte and DC United, Charlotte has won 6 times, drawn 2, and DC United has won 2. The results indicate a strong advantage for Charlotte, particularly with three of their victories coming by a margin of at least two goals. The scorelines suggest a pattern of relatively low-scoring games, as only two matches ended with more than three total goals. Notably, DC United's last win against Charlotte was in early 2023, indicating a recent struggle against this opponent. Overall, Charlotte's dominance is clear in this head-to-head record.
Major League Soccer Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | 30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 21 | 29 | 54 | DLDWW |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 61 | 46 | 15 | 45 | DDDWL |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 43 | WWLWD |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | 7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 4 | Charlotte | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 45 | 36 | 9 | 40 | DWDWW |
| 11 | DC United | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 29 | DWDLL |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 51 | -20 | 21 | LLLLD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonCharlotte have won 11 of their last 20 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Charlotte 0-0 and beat Charlotte 3-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 16W 6D 11L from the last 33 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
DC United have won 2 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 7 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Charlotte 3-1 and drew with Houston Dynamo 1-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 6W 14D 9L from the last 29 games (21% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
7 playersCharlotte4
DC United3
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Charlotte have averaged 5.3 corners per match at home; DC United 5.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Charlotte have generated 1.50 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 4.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Charlotte player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
