DC United vs FC Cincinnati Predictions & Player Props [April 13, 2025]

DC United(1-3-3) is set to meet FC Cincinnati(4-1-2) in an Eastern Conference MLS showdown on Saturday, April 13, 2025, at the Audi Field. While the hosts are in urgent need of a break from a three-game losing streak, Cincinnati come in with decent form, chasing a third consecutive victory for the first time in just shy of eight months. Read below for our DC United vs FC Cincinnati predictions, stats, player props and betting tips.

Game Info

• Date – April 13, 2025

• Time (ET) – 7:30 PM

• Venue – Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

• Where to Watch – MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+)

DC United vs FC Cincinnati Betting Odds

Bookmaker	DC United	FC Cincinnati
BetMGM	+190	+140

DC United vs FC Cincinnati Match Preview

DC United Preview

D.C. United’s early season fizz has evaporated. They were winless in four as they opened the campaign and now they have hit three in a row with a punishing 6-1 thwacking at the hands of San Jose. There have been huge concerns with the fragility of the defense, which has given up 17 goals — the most in MLS. Head coach Troy Lesesne is under pressure to reverse the trend, and a visit from an in-form Cincinnati side won’t do him any favors.

DC United Lineup — Kim; Dodson, Rowles, Bartlett, Schnegg; Kijima, Peltola; Badji, Pirani, Peglow; Benteke

FC Cincinnati Preview

Cincinnati are entering a groove with consecutive wins over Nashville and New England. Their 1-0 victory last weekend came courtesy of Sergio Santos, but the team’s defensive shape has been the key. A few important injuries notwithstanding, Pat Noonan’s side has displayed depth and resilience and now sits two points off the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

FC Cincinnati Starting XI – Celentano; Flores, Hagglund, Engel, Yedlin; Bucha, Anunga, Smith, Orellano; Baird, Denkey

DC United vs FC Cincinnati Key Stats

• Most in MLS: DC United, who have allowed 17 goals in 7 games.

• FC Cincinnati remain unbeaten in 10 of their last 13 encounters with DC United (5W, 5D).

• Christian Benteke scored 3 goals in 7 appearances this season

• FC Cincinnati have scored 1+ goal in 4 consecutive MLS matches.

Player Props for DC United vs FC Cincinnati

Christian Benteke Anytime Goal Scorer @ +160 (FanDuel) – The British striker is still a force in the penalty area and against a slightly weakened Cincinnati D his got as good a chance as any to find the back of the net.

Sergio Santos Total Shots Over 2.5 @ -105 (BetMGM) – With Evander potentially sitting this one out, Santos needs to shoulder the load again for the second consecutive match and should be an active participant in the final third.

FC Cincinnati Final PredictionDC United vs FC Cincinnati Final Prediction

Form and momentum clearly favor FC Cincinnati, and DC United’s defensive woes leave them vulnerable. Even in hostile territory, Cincinnati should have enough to sneak this one out.

Pick: FC Cincinnati win and under 2.5 total match goals