Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT / 23:30 UTC
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Broadcast: Apple TV (English & Spanish)
Radio: FC Dallas App & YouTube (coverage begins 6:00 p.m. CT)
Weather Outlook (Inference)
No direct weather data is provided in sources. Based on typical early‑April Washington, D.C. conditions, expect cool spring temperatures with a possibility of light wind or scattered clouds. This is an inference, not a sourced forecast.
Recent Form
D.C. United (Last 5)
0–0 vs Atlanta United
2–1 vs Chicago Fire
1–2 vs Inter Miami
0–1 vs Austin FC
1–0 vs Philadelphia Union
FC Dallas (Last 5)
4–3 vs Houston Dynamo
3–3 vs San Diego FC
0–1 vs LAFC
0–0 vs Nashville SC
3–2 vs Toronto FC
Series History
All‑time: FC Dallas leads 23‑17‑8 (83 GF, 82 GA)
At Audi Field / Away for Dallas: FC Dallas is 7‑10‑5 (36 GF, 51 GA) in D.C.
Recent H2H: Dallas has won 7 of the last 13, D.C. has won 4, with 2 draws.
Injury Report
D.C. United Unavailable Players
Louis Munteanu – Muscle injury (early April return)
Gabriel Segal – Ankle surgery recovery
Hakim Karamoko – Illness (doubtful)
Aaron Herrera – Leg injury (early April return)
FC Dallas Unavailable Players
Anderson Julio – Leg injury (questionable)
Geovane Jesus – Cruciate ligament tear (long‑term)
Enzo Newman – Cruciate ligament tear (long‑term)
Tactical Overview & Player Matchups
Projected Formations
Both teams are expected to line up in 4‑4‑2 shapes.
Key Matchups to Watch
1. Tai Baribo (DCU) vs. Omar Urhoghide (FCD)
Baribo’s movement and finishing will test Dallas’s back line, especially in transition.
2. Gabriel Pirani (DCU) vs. Nolan Norris (FCD)
Pirani’s creativity and ball progression are central to D.C.’s attack. Norris must limit his space between the lines.
3. Bernard Kamungo (FCD) vs. Silvan Hefti (DCU)
Kamungo’s pace and directness could trouble Hefti, who is still integrating into the squad.
4. Midfield Engine: Servania & Peltola (DCU) vs. Cappis & Johansson (FCD)
This battle likely determines tempo. Dallas’s Johansson brings scoring ability from midfield, while Servania provides balance for D.C.
Venue Profile: Audi Field
Location: Buzzard Point, Washington, D.C.
Capacity: 20,000 seats
Audi Field’s compact design amplifies crowd noise, often giving D.C. United a strong home‑field advantage.
Betting Trends
D.C. United has scored in 3 of its last 5 matches.
FC Dallas has scored 3+ goals in two of its last three matches.
Dallas matches have recently trended high‑scoring (4‑3, 3‑3).
MATCH ODDS
FC Dallas + 115
D. C. United + 210
Draw + 235
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
