Main prediction: Los Angeles to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Los Angeles
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Every win is worth more now. DC United and Los Angeles lock horns in an important duel in the MLS. The clash is at Audi Field (Buzzard Point), this 30/08 (Sunday), at 00:30.
In their last 5 across all competitions, DC United have won 1 time(s). Meanwhile, Los Angeles have won 1. Los Angeles appear as favourites with a 27% chance on the betting platforms.
Pre-match analysis, where to watch and line-ups: everything is in the prediction for DC United vs Los Angeles.
Prediction for DC United vs Los Angeles
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Overview DC United vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles go in as favourites, with odds of 2.14 and a 27% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 2 win(s) for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) against 2 for D.C. United. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Major League Soccer, DC United have 5 win(s), 9 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 28 goal(s) scored and 36 conceded. The top scorer is Thai Baribo, with 12 goal(s). On the other side, Los Angeles have 10 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 36 goal(s) scored and 22 conceded. Denis Bouanga is the top scorer with 11 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between DC United and Los Angeles, all had over 9.5 corners.
DC United are unbeaten against Los Angeles in 3 matches.
DC United have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against Los Angeles.
DC United are winless in 4 matches in the competition.
DC United have conceded goals in their last 10 matches in the competition.
Los Angeles are winless in 4 matches in the competition.
In the last 4 matches involving Los Angeles, all had under 2.5 goals.
Los Angeles have conceded goals in their last 4 matches in the league.
Head-to-head between DC United and Los Angeles
The two teams have only 3 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:
DC United: 0 win(s)
Los Angeles: 2 win(s)
Draws: 1
The most recent clash was on 17/08/2022, in the MLS. The score was: Los Angeles 1-0 DC United.
With so few matches between them, each team's current form weighs more than the head-to-head record when defining the predictions for DC United vs Los Angeles.
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DC United: current form
DC United have played 21 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
5 win(s), 9 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match
28 goals scored (1.33 per match)
Top scorer: Thai Baribo (12 goal(s))
Los Angeles: current form
For the visitors, Los Angeles have played 22 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
10 win(s), 5 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.59 point(s) per match
36 goals scored (1.64 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (11 goal(s))
DC United vs Los Angeles key players
In the MLS, Thai Baribo carries D.C. United's attack with 12 goal(s).
The playmaker is Keisuke Kurokawa, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Thai Baribo has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Denis Bouanga is the name that frightens the most for The Black & Gold with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Heung-Min Son leads in assists with 8. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has accumulated 11 goal(s).
DC United vs Los Angeles statistics in the MLS
DC United have an average of 10.29 corners and 2.1 cards per match. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have 11.04 corners and 1.86 cards. See the numbers for DC United vs Los Angeles in the table below.
DC United
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D W |
1 |
| Home | L D W D D |
1.2 |
| Away | L D D D W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 30% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.05 | 3.7 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 2.2 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 70% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 10% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 20% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 50% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.59 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.53 | 1.69 |
Los Angeles
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D W |
1 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 58% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.83 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.64 | 1.92 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.92 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 58% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 17% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 58% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.67 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.42 | 1.44 |
More tips for DC United vs Los Angeles
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Correct score prediction for DC United vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: DC United 0-1 Los Angeles. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch DC United vs Los Angeles
Check out where to watch the live match between Los Angeles and DC United:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for DC United and Los Angeles
The line-ups for DC United vs Los Angeles 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.
D.C. United line-up
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1
Sean Johnson
Goalkeeper
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2
Kimito Nono
Defender
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3
Lucas Bartlett
Defender
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4
Matti Peltola
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5
Silvan Hefti
Defender
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6
Keisuke Kurokawa
Defender
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7
Peglow
Forward
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11
Louis Munteanu
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21
Andre Dozzell
Midfielder
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23
Brandon Servania
Midfielder
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25
Jackson Hopkins
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
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1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
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4
Eddie Martínez
Defender
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5
Ryan Porteous
Defender
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7
Heung-Min Son
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8
Marky Delgado
Midfielder
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11
Timothy Tillmann
Midfielder
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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24
Ryan Hollingshead
Defender
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33
Aaron Long
Defender
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66
Mathieu Choiniere
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99
Denis Bouanga
Forward
The Los Angeles starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for DC United vs Los Angeles
Match: DC United vs Los Angeles
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 30/08/2026
Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Audi Field (Buzzard Point)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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