Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for DC United vs St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | DC United vs St. Louis City |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Audi Field |
Match Prediction: DC United 2-1 St. Louis City
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 Mar 2024 |  St. Louis City vs  DC United |
2 – 2 | Energizer Park |
DC United come into this with a steadier recent points return, having taken seven from their last five league matches and scoring in four of those games. St. Louis City have only one win in their last five league outings and have conceded multiple goals in three of them, which points towards DC United having the more reliable base at Audi Field. Match Prediction: DC United 2-1 St. Louis City
The recent results also suggest both sides can be involved in open games, with DC United drawing 4-4 at New York RB and St. Louis City losing 2-3 at home to SJ Earthquakes. With no xG data available, the clearest edge comes from form and the fact DC United have been harder to beat overall. St. Louis City do have the quality to score, but their defensive record in the last five makes them look vulnerable again.
Form Guide & Team Overview
DC United
DC United’s recent league form is solid rather than spectacular, but it is consistent enough to back a positive result. They are unbeaten in five, with wins over New York City and Orlando City, plus draws against Nashville SC, New York RB and Philadelphia Union.
The goals record is also encouraging, with DC United scoring nine times across those five matches. They have shown they can both keep games tight and get involved in higher-scoring contests, which gives them a flexible recent profile.
DC United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  Nashville SC vs DC United |
2 – 2 | D | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 |  New York City vs DC United |
0 – 2 | W | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | DC United vs  Orlando City |
3 – 2 | W | Audi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  New York RB vs DC United |
4 – 4 | D | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  Philadelphia Union vs DC United |
0 – 0 | D | Subaru Park |
St. Louis City
St. Louis City’s recent league form is patchier, with just one win in their last five. That run includes defeats to Austin, SJ Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders, alongside a draw with Dallas and a narrow win over Colorado Rapids.
The main concern is the goals against column, as they have conceded eight in those five matches. Even when they have been competitive, as in the 2-3 loss to SJ Earthquakes, they have still been exposed defensively.
St. Louis City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 |  Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City |
0 – 1 | W | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 |  Austin vs St. Louis City |
2 – 0 | L | Q2 Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 | St. Louis City vs  SJ Earthquakes |
2 – 3 | L | Energizer Park |
| Major League Soccer | 19 Apr 2026 |  Seattle Sounders vs St. Louis City |
4 – 1 | L | Lumen Field |
| Major League Soccer | 12 Apr 2026 |  Dallas vs St. Louis City |
1 – 1 | D | Toyota Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
DC United
- Silvan Hefti (Indirect Card Suspension)
St. Louis City
- Chris Durkin (Indirect Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
DC United (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Sean Johnson (Goalkeeper), Keisuke Kurokawa (Defender), Kye Rowles (Defender), Lucas Bartlett (Defender), TBC (Defender), Brandon Servania (Midfielder), Jared Stroud (Midfielder), Matti Peltola (Midfielder), Peglow (Midfielder), Jackson Hopkins (Attacker), Louis Munteanu (Attacker)
DC United’s expected 4-4-2 should give them a compact shape in midfield, with Brandon Servania and Jared Stroud helping to keep the centre balanced. Jackson Hopkins and Louis Munteanu can then work off each other up front, giving DC United a direct outlet when they win the ball.
St. Louis City (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Roman Bürki (Goalkeeper), Dante Polvara (Defender), Jaziel Orozco (Defender), Timo Baumgartl (Defender), TBC (Midfielder), Conrad Wallem (Midfielder), Daniel Ethan Edelman (Midfielder), Tomas Totland (Midfielder), Marcel Hartel (Attacker), Sang-bin Jeong (Attacker), Simon Becher (Attacker)
St. Louis City’s 3-4-2-1 should provide width from the wing-backs and allow Marcel Hartel to operate in advanced areas behind the striker. That shape can help them progress the ball quickly, but it also leaves them reliant on the midfield unit to protect the back three.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| DC United | St. Louis City | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| DC United | St. Louis City | Jackson Hopkins against Dante Polvara is a key duel because Hopkins will look to attack the space behind the back line while Polvara has to hold his position and stop him turning. |
| DC United | St. Louis City | Brandon Servania against Conrad Wallem matters in midfield because both players will be central to controlling tempo and second balls. |
| DC United | St. Louis City | Jackson Hopkins is key for DC United because he has started in both of their recent lineups and gives them a direct attacking threat in the final third. |
| DC United | St. Louis City | Marcel Hartel is key for St. Louis City because he has featured in both recent 3-4-2-1 lineups and offers their main advanced creative presence. |
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