MLS Match Preview: D.C. United (5-15-9) vs. Orlando City SC (13-7-8)

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Venue & Match Info

Time: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT

Location: Audi Field, Washington, D.C. (Capacity: ~20,000)

Competition: Major League Soccer — Matchday 30

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) Local radio: WJFK 106.7 FM (DC), WYGM 740 AM / 96.9 FM (ORL)

Weather Outlook (Washington, D.C.)

Forecast: Partly cloudy

Temperature at Kickoff: ~76°F (24°C)

Humidity: ~63%

Wind: Light SSW at 5–7 mph

Precipitation: ~15% chance

Impact: Minimal — ideal late-summer soccer conditions

Injury & Availability Report

D.C. United:

Out: None confirmed

Questionable: Christian Benteke (minor knock, expected to play)

Suspended: None

Orlando City SC:

Out: Robin Jansson (suspension), David Brekalo (suspension)

Questionable: Hany Mukhtar — Note: not on Orlando roster; no major injury concerns reported beyond suspensions

Suspended: As above

Key Splits:

D.C. United: Fewest goals scored in MLS (26) and tied for most conceded in East (54)

Orlando City: Most goals scored in MLS (54)

Recent Form

D.C. United (Last 5 MLS): W‑D‑D‑L‑L

Aug 30: W 2‑1 @ New York City FC

Aug 23: D 1‑1 vs. Inter Miami

Aug 16: D 1‑1 @ CF Montréal

Aug 9: L 0‑2 @ New England Revolution

Jul 26: L 2‑4 vs. Austin FC

Orlando City SC (Last 5 MLS/Leagues Cup): L‑L‑D‑L‑L

Aug 31: L 1‑2 vs. LA Galaxy (Leagues Cup 3rd Place)

Aug 24: L 0‑1 vs. Columbus Crew

Aug 17: D 1‑1 @ Toronto FC

Aug 10: L 1‑3 vs. Inter Miami

Aug 3: L 1‑2 @ New England Revolution

Series History

All‑Time Meetings: Orlando leads 9W – 5D – 7L

Last Meeting: Mar 22, 2025 — Orlando City 4‑1 D.C. United

Trend: Orlando unbeaten in last 4 vs. DC (3W, 1D)

Notable: Orlando has scored 3+ goals in 3 of last 4 meetings

Betting Trends

DC: Winless in last 8 home matches (0‑2‑6)

Orlando: Scored in last 17 MLS matches

DC: Conceded in last 8 matches

Orlando: Conceded in last 10 matches

Over 2.5 goals in 3 of last 5 head‑to‑head meetings

MATCH ODDS

D.C. United + 250            Draw + 290                         Orlando City SC – 110

Over 2.5 – 150                   Under 2.5 + 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025