Match Overview
DC United host New England Revolution on August 19, 2026 (23:30 UTC) in Matchday 20 of the 2026 MLS Regular Season. DC United sit 9th and have drawn four of their last five matches, while New England sit 4th but arrive on back-to-back league defeats.
DC United Analysis
DC United's recent form reads DDWDD — a sequence underlining their difficulty converting performances into wins. Season-wide: 5W-9D-5L, 27 goals scored, 30 conceded. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw at home to CF Montreal (Aug 15). Their sole win in the last five came July 25 against Toronto FC (2-1).
Key players:
- T. Baribo — 12g 0a in 16 apps (top scorer)
- L. Munteanu — 5g 1a in 15 apps
- K. Kurokawa — 0g 4a in 19 apps
- Peglow — 1g 3a in 18 apps
- S. Hefti — 1g 2a in 18 apps
New England Revolution Analysis
New England's form string LLDWD reflects a team in a difficult recent run, losing their last two — 1-2 to Toronto FC and 0-2 to Houston Dynamo. Despite sitting 4th with 9W-3D-7L, current momentum is negative. Season-wide: 29 goals scored, 25 conceded — a healthier goal difference than DC United's. Their last positive result was a 4-1 win over Atlanta United on July 25.
Key players:
- Carles Gil — 7g 3a in 19 apps (top scorer)
- L. Langoni — 3g 6a in 15 apps
- D. Turgeman — 4g 4a in 19 apps
- A. Yusuf — 2g 1a in 19 apps
- B. Ceballos — 2g 0a in 9 apps
Comparison
New England hold a clear edge in league position (4th vs 9th) and win count (9 vs 5), with a meaningfully better goals-conceded figure (25 vs 30). However, DC United's draw-heavy form (9 draws) makes them hard to beat outright, while New England have lost 7 times — the most of the two sides. The Revolution's two straight losses could blunt what would otherwise be a clear quality edge on paper. Carles Gil's 7 goals and 3 assists give the visitors their clearest individual threat.
Key Factors
- All five available H2H results (2016–2019) were played at New England's ground; the Revolution won two and drew three, with no losses in that span.
- DC United's DDWDD form makes them hard to beat but equally hard for them to win, making a draw a plausible baseline.
- New England have scored only 1 goal across their last two matches, suggesting an attack currently out of form heading into this away fixture.
- DC United's negative goal difference (-3) against New England's positive (+4) still gives the visitors the statistical edge across the season.
Prediction
- Main pick: Draw (Double Chance DC United or Draw) — DC United's DDWDD form and home advantage make them hard to beat outright, while New England's losing streak reduces confidence in a straightforward away win.
- Alternative pick: DC United Draw No Bet — A more conservative hedge given DC United's tendency to avoid defeat at home.
- Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals — Combined recent attacking output is subdued, with New England managing just 1 goal in 180 minutes and DC United drawing 1-1 last time out.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes — DC United have scored in their last five matches, and New England found the net in four of their last five.
- Predicted score: DC United 1-1 New England Revolution
