Orlando City SC (1-3-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference) will be facing off against DC United (2-1-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) in Washington on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The betting line at BETMGM SPORTSBOOK shows DC United as favorites at +107, Orlando City SC at +234, and a draw at +248 with an over/under of 2.5 goals.
The matchup between D.C. United and Orlando City is an Eastern Conference showdown that promises to be exciting and full of action. Both teams are looking to make a statement in this game and secure their place in the playoffs.
During the season, DC United has had a solid performance, averaging 1.4 goals per game through seven games while allowing 1.3 goals per game. Their offense has been led by Christian Benteke, who has scored five goals with one assist so far this season. Meanwhile, Jared Stroud has also contributed with one goal and one assist to the team’s attacking efforts.
On the other hand, Orlando City’s offense has been impressive as well, averaging 0.8 goals per game through six games while allowing 1.8 goals per game. Duncan McGuire has been instrumental in their attacks, scoring two goals so far this season, while Nicolas Lodeiro has also contributed with one goal to their offensive efforts.
However, both teams will be missing key players due to injuries for this matchup. DC United will be without Nate Crockford, Garrison Isaiah Tubbs, Tyler Miller, Steve Birnbaum, and Russell Canouse due to injuries, while Orlando will be without Favian Loyola, Abdi Salim
