The big picture

D.C. United come in 14th on the ladder with 33 points; FC Cincinnati are 9th on 46. FC Cincinnati are the side higher up the table.

D.C. United are 7–14–12 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.8 against.

FC Cincinnati are 12–11–10 in MLS 2026, averaging 2 goals for and 2.2 against.

Form

D.C. United have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Columbus Crew 0–3.

FC Cincinnati have won three of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Union 1–0.

D.C. United have lost their last five.

Head to head

These sides have met 16 times on our records since 2019: D.C. United 6, FC Cincinnati 6, 4 drawn.

Last time out (2026), FC Cincinnati won 2–0 at Audi Field.

Biggest margin between these two: D.C. United by 3 goals in 2023 (3–0).

Players to watch

For D.C. United, watch Tai Baribo (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Louis Munteanu (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026).

For FC Cincinnati, watch Kévin Denkey (0.5 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026) and Evander (0.5 goals a game, 13 assists in 2026).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, FC Cincinnati go in as clear favourites.