D.C. United vs New England Revolution: tips and odds
New England United head to Audi Field on Wednesday, August 19, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. D.C. United are slight home favorites at +140, yet SportsGambler backs Over 2.5 goals at -137 and a 2-1 Revolution win as New England tries to halt a two-game skid. The Eastern Conference rivals meet in a midweek MLS fixture with playoff positioning on the line.
New England sit fourth in the East (9-7-3, 30 points) after consecutive defeats, most recently a 2-1 loss at Toronto FC despite outshooting the hosts 24-3. D.C. United rank ninth (5-5-9, 24 points) and drew 1-1 at CF Montréal in their latest outing. Both clubs know each other well after a 1-0 Revs win at Gillette Stadium in April and a summer friendly.
Key Takeaways
- New England are fourth in the Eastern Conference; D.C. United sit ninth with six draws in their last eight MLS games.
- SportsGambler's top pick is Over 2.5 goals at -137, with a correct-score lean of D.C. United 1-2 New England at +650.
- Confirmed lineups feature Tai Baribo and Wilson Harris as in-form attackers; Matt Turner starts in goal for the Revs.
- New England have just five points from eight road games this season despite dominating chances in Toronto.
- Every Revolution match streams on Apple TV; English radio airs on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Why does this New England United clash matter right now?
The Revolution enter on their first back-to-back losses since the season's opening fortnight. Head coach Marko Mitrović's side controlled possession and chances in Toronto but left empty-handed. With only five road points in eight away fixtures, Wednesday's trip to Washington is a chance to reignite their travel form.
D.C. United have been difficult to beat since mid-May but struggle to convert draws into wins. At Audi Field they are 3-3-3, and 19 of their 30 goals conceded have come at home. New England will test a back line that has leaked goals on its own turf.
Who starts for D.C. United and the Revolution?
D.C. United deploy a 4-4-2: Sean Johnson; Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Sean Nealis, Keisuke Kurokawa; Kimito Nono, Matti Peltola, Andre Dozzell, Jackson Hopkins; Louis Munteanu, Tai Baribo. Baribo has 12 goals this season, including one in each of his last five appearances.
New England line up 4-3-3: Matt Turner; Matt Polster, Ethan Kohler, Mamadou Fofana, Will Sands; Brooklyn Raines, Carles Gil, Alhassan Yusuf; Peyton Miller, Dor Turgeman, Jack Harrison. Wilson Harris scored his first MLS goal for the club in Toronto. Carles Gil leads the Revs with five goals in their last 10 league games.
What do the betting odds and expert picks say?
Bookmakers price D.C. United at +140 to win, New England at +165, and the draw at +250. Both Teams to Score Yes sits at -167. SportsGambler's analysts favor Over 2.5 goals, noting the line has cleared in four of D.C.'s last five home games and eight of New England's last 12 overall.
Additional picks include Andre Dozzell Over 0.5 shots on target at +180, Carles Gil anytime scorer at +260, and Over 9.5 corners at -149. A bet-builder combo stacks Over 2.5 goals, New England +0.25 on the Asian handicap at -105, and Dozzell's shot prop. Gamble responsibly; odds were captured before publication and may shift.
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