DC United have won three games in a row, two in league play, as they gain some momentum under manager Wayne Rooney.
Taking a look at the MLS schedule, this weekend, DC United host a Charlotte FC team that has just one win on the road in MLS play this season, making for some interesting DC United vs Charlotte FC betting odds. The visitors have only lost once overall since March 11.
DC United vs. Charlotte FC Information
DC United vs Charlotte FC
Location of the game: Audi Field, Washington DC.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 28, 2023. 7:30 p.m. ET
How to watch: Apple TV
DC United vs. Charlotte FC Recent Scores
DC United beat the Richmond Kickers 1-0 in the US Open Cup Third Round on Wednesday, shaking up MLS standings. They won at Orlando SC 3-1 last Saturday and won at Montreal CF 1-0 on April 15, both in MLS action.
Charlotte FC beat South Georgia 4-1 in the US Open Cup on Tuesday. Last weekend in MLS action, they knocked off Columbus Crew 1-0 at home. They drew 2-2 at home against Toronto FC on April 15 in a MLS game.
DC United vs. Charlotte FC Betting Analysis
DC United Finally on a Roll
After a slow start to the new season, DC United have won consecutive MLS games for the first time since the first week of the 2022 season. Those wins ended a stretch where United had just two wins in 20 games dating back to last August.
United have struggled at home this season, with just one win at Audi Field in league play. However, former Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has four goals on the season, and Matusz Klich has provided three assists. Those two lead the offense and can take advantage of a porous Charlotte defense.
Charlotte FC Struggles on Defense
In the league win over Columbus, Charlotte posted their first shutout of the season. With the strong defense, they have now lost just one of their last six games after dropping their first three games of the season.
They will need that defense to be in form on Saturday, as CFC have allowed the most goals in road games so far this season. They have won just one game away from Bank of America Stadium since September, but this is a game where they can change their road fortunes.
Updates
The big news lineup-wise is for Charlotte as striker Karol Jozwiak left the US Open Cup game after 10 minutes with an injury. He is doubtful for Saturday’s game. Guzman Corujo is also out for CFC with a knee injury, and Joseph Mora has missed the last two games.
DC United will be without Brendan Hines-Ike and Martin Rodriguez, who both have significant knee injuries. The rest of the squad is available to Rooney, and he kept the squad rotated and healthy through the US Open Cup game.
DC United vs. Charlotte FC Betting Preview
Moneyline: For those interested in DC United vs Charlotte FC betting, DC United are favored at home on Saturday at -115 on the moneyline. Looking at MLS odds, Charlotte is +285 on the moneyline, and a draw is +260.
Over/Under Total: The goal total is 2.5, with the over at -125 and the under at +100.
DC United have a -2 goal differential on the season, while Charlotte has a -6 goal differential. These teams both won 3-0 at home against the other last season, and both teams have struggled mightily on the road in recent games.
DC United vs. Charlotte FC Betting Prediction
Benteke got back on the score sheet for United last weekend against Orlando. The way he is playing up top makes a big difference for Rooney’s squad and their MLS standings. Look for this game to be more wide-open, as both teams are playing with confidence on offense, and that should mean goals.
In terms of these MLS teams, taking a draw is tempting, but with Charlotte’s injuries, a 2-1 win for D.C.
- In terms of DC United vs Charlotte FC betting, United is the bet here.
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