DC United vs Los Angeles FC: DC United to win
DC United's 1.5 expected goals at home edges Los Angeles FC's 1.3 away, and the model gives United a 42.0% win probability versus 32.9% for the visitors.
Both sides come into the match with uneven recent runs – United have slipped to two defeats in their last five, while LA FC have managed only one win in the same span – setting up a showdown where home advantage and defensive frailties will decide the outcome.
Jonesy's Verdict
The model assigns United a 42.0% chance to win versus 32.9% for LA FC, reflecting the home expected goals edge of 1.5 over the visitors’ 1.3.
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With DC United averaging 1.5 expected goals and Los Angeles FC averaging 1.3, the model gives a 56.5% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 43.5% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.8 (DC United 1.5 + Los Angeles FC 1.3) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 53.1% chance against 46.9% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has DC United at 42.0%, the draw at 25.1%, and Los Angeles FC at 32.9% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 11.9% — 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
Most likely scorelines
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 recent form shows a win over Toronto (2‑1) followed by draws against Nashville (2‑2) and Montreal (1‑1), then two heavy losses to New England (0‑3) and Charlotte (1‑3). The early wins demonstrate scoring ability, but the recent conceding of six goals in two games highlights defensive lapses that keep the win probability modest.
Los Angeles FC
LA FC began with a dominant 4‑0 win over Sporting Kansas City, then drew 1‑1 at Vancouver, before dropping two 0‑1 defeats to San Diego and Colorado and a 1‑1 home draw with Portland. The solitary win and three low‑scoring games indicate a solid defense but a muted attack, supporting a modest away win chance.
Head-to-Head
In the four most recent meetings, United have a 2‑1 win in 2023 and a 0‑4 loss in 2019, while LA FC have a 1‑0 win in 2022 and a 1‑1 draw in 2018, giving United a slight historical edge that aligns with the model’s home win tilt.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2023 | DC United 2-1 Los Angeles FC | Friendlies Clubs |
| 17 Aug 2022 | Los Angeles FC 1-0 DC United | Major League Soccer |
| 6 Apr 2019 | DC United 0-4 Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer |
| 27 May 2018 | Los Angeles FC 1-1 DC United | Major League Soccer |
Team News (Pregame)
DC United: K. Rowles (Thigh Injury), G. Segal (Leg Injury), Peglow (Thigh Injury), L. Bartlett (Yellow Cards)
Los Angeles FC: T. Hasal (Arm Injury), Igor Jesus (Knee Injury), D. Martinez (Leg Injury), S. Palencia (Groin Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DC United vs Los Angeles FC?
DC United and Los Angeles FC drew 0-0. Our pre-match pick was DC United to win.
What was the final score of DC United vs Los Angeles FC?
DC United 0-0 Los Angeles FC (full time).
When was DC United vs Los Angeles FC?
DC United played Los Angeles FC on Sun 30 Aug · 00:30 BST in the MLS at Audi Field.
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See all MLS fixtures →With United’s home firepower and a modest advantage in expected goals, the model leans toward a home win despite both teams’ defensive inconsistencies.
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