FC Cincinnati vs DC United: the preview

Wednesday, October 21 · TQL Stadium MLS 2026

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FC Cincinnati #9 · 36 pts

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FC Cincinnati relies on a home record that contrasts with the struggles of DC United away from home. The visitors arrive carrying a winless run of four matches and minimal points collected recently, while the historical series between both teams remains entirely balanced across eight previous encounters.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Current form

FC Cincinnati secures majority of victories at home while DC United struggles on the road, with only two wins in thirteen away matches this season.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 30 +41 67
2 Inter Miami 30 +22 55
3 New England Rev. 30 +8 52
4 Chicago Fire 30 +8 48
5 Charlotte FC 30 +8 47
6 Philadelphia Union 30 +13 46
7 Orlando City 30 -12 41
8 New York Red Bulls 30 -17 36
9 FC Cincinnati 29 -10 36
10 Toronto FC 30 -9 36
11 Columbus Crew 30 -1 35
12 New York City FC 30 +2 34
13 DC United 29 -14 33
14 Atlanta United 30 -14 30
15 CF Montréal 30 -24 25

The difference-makers

FC Cincinnati. Kevin Denkey carries the attacking output with high goal numbers while Evander Ferreira provides secondary scoring support, leaving the remaining squad with minimal offensive production if those primary contributors fail to convert.

DC United. Tai Baribo concentrates nearly half of the visiting team goals in the tournament, carrying the responsibility to break through despite low collective scoring numbers.

Playing style

FC CincinnatiDC United
55.8% Possession 36.1%
6.7 Remates al arco 4.4
17.7 Remates totales 14.5
5.9 Corners 5.2
9.3 Fouls 11.1

Average of the most recent matches with stats available (10 and 10 respectively).

FC Cincinnati commands the ball with high possession figures to dictate the rhythm while DC United defends with minimal possession shares, pointing to a match where the hosts will force the visitors into deep resistance.

When they settle games

FC Cincinnati 60 goals

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DC United 36 goals

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FC Cincinnati concentrates its scoring force in the final quarter of the match while DC United shares a similar late surge, pointing to a decisive closing period where both teams historically amplify their offensive output.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 14 matches
4FC Cincinnati won
4Draws
6DC United won
Goals in the head-to-head16 – 21
Matches14
Last win for FC Cincinnati04/2025
Last win for DC United05/2025

Latest matchups

31/5/25Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati1–2DC United
12/4/25Major League SoccerDC United0–1FC Cincinnati
3/7/24Major League SoccerDC United2–3FC Cincinnati
10/3/24Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati0–0DC United
24/6/23Major League SoccerDC United3–0FC Cincinnati
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6/5/23Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati2–1DC United
9/10/22Major League SoccerDC United2–5FC Cincinnati
5/3/22Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati0–1DC United
25/9/21Major League SoccerDC United4–2FC Cincinnati
31/7/21Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati0–0DC United
18/10/20Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati1–2DC United
21/8/20Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati0–0DC United
6/10/19Major League SoccerDC United0–0FC Cincinnati
18/7/19Major League SoccerFC Cincinnati1–4DC United

The historical series tilts slightly toward FC Cincinnati across eight encounters, though recent meetings show DC United taking the points in this stadium during the previous season.

Who scored in these meetings

52 6 · in 12 meetings

Pavel Bucha anchors the scoring continuity from past encounters while the heavy booking history reflects how tightly these fixtures are contested on the pitch.

Then they play

DC United vs FC Cincinnati 24/10 · MLS 2026 DC United vs FC Cincinnati 24/10 · MLS 2026
They meet again: DC United vs FC Cincinnati · MLS 2026 24/10