This will be the 101st meeting between D. C. United and the New York Red Bulls in MLS (including playoffs), the most played fixture in league history. The New York Red Bulls won the last meeting, 1-0, on August 20, but neither team has won consecutive league games against the other since a three-match run by the New York Red Bulls in 2017-18.
D. C. United is unbeaten in four straight regular-season matches (W1 D3) for the first time since a five-match run in July-August 2021. D. C. United has allowed only one goal over the four games. its best span of four games defensively since May-June 2021 (1 goal allowed over 4 games).
The New York Red Bulls have won only one of their last 16 regular-season away matches (D5 L10) dating back to September 2022. The New York Red Bulls’ only point in its last five away matches was a scoreless draw at New York City FC on September 16.
Christian Benteke attempted six shots in D.C. United’s draw with Atlanta United FC on Wednesday, taking his total to 93 shots this season, fifth-most in MLS. Since OPTA began detailed MLS data collection in 2010, no other D. C. United player has attempted more than 84 shots over a full season (Wayne Rooney – 2019).
The New York Red Bulls faced only three shots in their 1-1 draw with Austin FC on Wednesday. The New York Red Bulls have faced only 203 shots this season, over 100 fewer than nay other MLS team (Columbus Crew SC – 211), while its 78 shots on target faced are 28 fewer than anybody else (Seattle Sounders FC – 106).
