Main prediction: both to score

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Charlotte and DC United face each other this 23/08 (Sunday), at Bank of America Stadium (The Vault), at 00:30, in the MLS 2026.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Charlotte have won 3 time(s). DC United have won 1. Charlotte appear as favourites with a 52% chance on the betting platforms.

Check the teams' current form, where to watch the match, line-ups and the prediction for Charlotte vs DC United.

Prediction for Charlotte vs DC United

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Overview Charlotte vs DC United

Charlotte are favourites, with odds of 1.92 and a 52% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Charlotte Football Club, with 5 win(s) against 2 for DC United. The odds for a D.C. United win are 4.19 and a draw is 8.

In the MLS, Charlotte have 8 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 32 goal(s) scored and 28 conceded, having Pep Biel as top scorer with 10 goal(s). Meanwhile, DC United have 5 win(s), 9 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 27 goal(s) scored and 30 conceded, and Thai Baribo as top scorer with 12 goal(s).

In the last 5 clashes between Charlotte and DC United, all had over 9.5 corners.

Charlotte are unbeaten against DC United in 5 matches.

Charlotte have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against DC United.

In the last 4 matches involving Charlotte, the first half had 2 or more goals.

DC United are unbeaten in 6 matches in the league.

DC United have conceded goals in their last 8 matches in the league.

Charlotte have won the last 4 matches against DC United.

Head-to-head between Charlotte and DC United

In 9 clashes, Charlotte have the advantage over DC United: 5 win(s) against 2 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/10/2025, in the MLS. Charlotte won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Charlotte vs DC United, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Charlotte: current form

Charlotte have played 19 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

8 win(s), 4 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.47 point(s) per match

32 goals scored (1.68 per match)

Top scorer: Pep Biel (10 goal(s))

DC United: current form

On the other side, DC United also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the MLS:

5 win(s), 9 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.26 point(s) per match

27 goals scored (1.42 per match)

Top scorer: Thai Baribo (12 goal(s))

Charlotte vs DC United key players

In the MLS, Pep Biel carries Charlotte Football Club's attack with 10 goal(s).

The playmaker is Pep Biel, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Pep Biel has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Thai Baribo is the name that frightens the most for The Black-and-Red with 12 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Keisuke Kurokawa leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Thai Baribo has accumulated 12 goal(s).

Charlotte vs DC United statistics in the MLS

Charlotte have an average of 9.53 corners and 2.16 cards per match. Meanwhile, DC United have 10.21 corners and 2.11 cards. See the numbers for Charlotte vs DC United in the table below.

Home Team

Charlotte Team Logo

Charlotte

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W D

1.6

Home W D W W L

2

Away D L W L L

0.8

Away Team

DC United Team Logo

DC United

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D D W D

1.2

Home L D W D D

1.2

Away D D D W D

1.4

More tips for Charlotte vs DC United

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Charlotte vs DC United in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Charlotte and DC United given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

👉 Our prediction is: DC United win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet DC United to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

While it is tough to go away from home and pick up a positive result like a win or a draw, we have seen through recent form and season statistics that DC United has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that DC United only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

Correct score prediction for Charlotte vs DC United

The favoritism in the odds points to Charlotte. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Charlotte 1-0 DC United. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Charlotte vs DC United

Check out where to watch the live match between DC United and Charlotte:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Charlotte and DC United

The line-ups for Charlotte vs DC United in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Charlotte Football Club line-up

  • 1

    Kristijan Kahlina

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Tim Ream

  • 8

    Ashley Westwood

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Idan Gurno

  • 11

    Liel Abada

    Forward

  • 13

    Brandt Bronico

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Pep Biel

    Midfielder

  • 22

    Henry Kessler

    Defender

  • 23

    David Schnegg

    Defender

  • 35

    Will Cleary

    Defender

  • 37

    Rodolfo Aloko

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

D.C. United line-up

  • 1

    Sean Johnson

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Kimito Nono

    Defender

  • 3

    Lucas Bartlett

    Defender

  • 4

    Matti Peltola

  • 5

    Silvan Hefti

    Defender

  • 6

    Keisuke Kurokawa

    Defender

  • 9

    Thai Baribo

  • 11

    Louis Munteanu

  • 13

    Sean Nealis

    Defender

  • 21

    Andre Dozzell

    Midfielder

  • 25

    Jackson Hopkins

    Midfielder

The DC United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Charlotte vs DC United

Match: Charlotte vs DC United

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 23/08/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Bank of America Stadium (The Vault)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 19 August 2026, at 20:03 Last updated on 19 August 2026, at 20:03
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.