The big picture

D.C. United come in 14th on the ladder with 33 points; Red Bull New York are 10th on 42. Red Bull New York 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.

Red Bull New York are 11–16–6 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.9 against.

Form

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

Red Bull New York have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Nashville SC 2–3.

D.C. United have lost their last five.

Head to head

These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2010: D.C. United 12, Red Bull New York 22, 14 drawn.

Last time out (2026), D.C. United won 2–1 at Audi Field.

Biggest margin between these two: Red Bull New York by 4 goals in 2011 (4–0).

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 Red Bull New York, watch Julian Hall (0.4 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026) and Jorge Ruvalcaba (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026).

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Red Bull New York have the edge.