The D.C. United (3-6-3) and New York City FC (5-5-2) are set to face off in Matchday 13 of the MLS 2025 season at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. Both teams are looking to bounce back after suffering defeats in their previous matches.
Team Overview & Recent Form
D.C. United (3-6-3, 12th in Eastern Conference, 12 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Win, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
- Home Record: 3-0-2
- Goals Scored: 13
- Key Players:
- Christian Benteke – Leads the team with six goals this season.
- Hosei Kijima – Has contributed two goals in the last 10 matches.
- Alonso Martinez – A crucial attacking presence, scoring six goals in 11 matches.
New York City FC (5-5-2, 10th in Eastern Conference, 17 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Loss, Win, Win, Loss, Loss
- Away Record: 3-3-2
- Goals Scored: 13
- Key Players:
- Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista – NYCFC’s top scorer with six goals.
- Hannes Wolf – Has netted three goals in the last 10 matches.
- Maxi Moralez – A key playmaker in midfield.
Match Analysis & Tactical Breakdown
- D.C. United’s Strategy: The home side will look to capitalize on their strong home form, having lost only two of their six matches at Audi Field this season. Benteke’s aerial presence and Martinez’s attacking movement will be crucial in breaking down NYCFC’s defense.
- NYCFC’s Strategy: The visitors have struggled offensively, scoring one goal or fewer in eight MLS matches this season. Their defensive organization has been solid, with two clean sheets in their last three matches. They will need Martinez and Wolf to step up in attack.
- Head-to-Head Record: NYCFC has won 12 of their 23 meetings, while D.C. United has won seven, with four draws.
MATCH ODDS
D. C. United + 120 Draw + 260 New York City FC + 180
Over 2.5 – 155 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
