DC United vs Charlotte: Both teams to score - Yes
DC United's 1.3 xG at home meets Charlotte's 1.6 away xG, setting up a match where goals are likely from both sides. The model puts the BTTS probability at 58.1%, the clearest edge of the data set.
United host Charlotte at Audi Field, and both clubs have been inconsistent in recent league outings. United have struggled to keep clean sheets at home, while Charlotte have found the net on the road despite conceding heavily.
Jonesy's Verdict
The combined xG and defensive records suggest each side will breach the other's net, making the BTTS market the most compelling.
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With DC United averaging 1.3 expected goals and Charlotte averaging 1.6, the model gives a 58.1% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 41.9% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.9 (DC United 1.3 + Charlotte 1.6) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 55.4% chance against 44.6% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has DC United at 31.1%, the draw at 24.5%, and Charlotte at 44.4% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 11.4% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
DC United
United's last five league results (L L D W D) include a 0‑0 draw against Los Angeles FC at home and a 2‑1 home win over Columbus Crew. The clean sheet against LAFC demonstrates United can hold opponents, but the narrow win over Columbus shows they still need to find the net, reinforcing the view that they will score but also may leak a goal.
Charlotte
Charlotte's recent form (W W D W D) features a 2‑0 away win at Atlanta United FC and a 2‑1 away victory over CF Montreal. Both wins were secured while scoring at least two goals, confirming Charlotte's ability to find the net on the road, which supports the expectation that they will score against United.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Charlotte have won four times (including 3‑1 on 2026‑08‑22 and 2‑1 on 2025‑07‑16) and the only draw was 2‑2 in 2025‑05‑21, indicating a clear tendency for Charlotte to score against United.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2026 | Charlotte 3-1 DC United | Major League Soccer |
| 4 Oct 2025 | DC United 0-1 Charlotte | Major League Soccer |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Charlotte 2-1 DC United | Major League Soccer |
| 21 May 2025 | DC United 2-2 Charlotte | US Open Cup |
| 20 Oct 2024 | DC United 0-3 Charlotte | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
DC United: Peglow (Yellow Cards), G. Segal (Leg Injury), K. Rowles (Thigh Injury), S. Hefti (Yellow Cards)
Charlotte: N. Berchimas (Foot Injury), A. Goodwin (Injury), A. John (Upper-Body Injury), D. Schnegg (Yellow Cards)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DC United vs Charlotte?
Charlotte won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score - Yes.
What was the final score of DC United vs Charlotte?
DC United 1-2 Charlotte (full time).
When was DC United vs Charlotte?
DC United played Charlotte on Sun 20 Sep · 00:30 BST in the MLS at Audi Field.
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See all MLS fixtures →With both sides averaging above one goal per game and the BTTS probability topping 58%, the data points directly to both teams finding the net.
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