DC United 2-1 Sporting Kansas City

Current streaks

Recent form

DC United

DC United have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable resilience in avoiding defeat. The team have not lost in their last four matches, securing two draws in their opening Major League Soccer games and winning two of their four friendlies. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored in all six recent matches and averaging an impressive 1.83 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties are equally apparent, conceding the same number of goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 games – a concerning streak. The high-scoring nature of their matches is striking, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in all six fixtures. A particularly high-scoring encounter was their 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC in a friendly, highlighting the team's potential for involvement in goal-laden matches.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City are currently experiencing a challenging period, finding themselves in 13th position in the league with no points from their opening two matches. The club are on a concerning run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last eight games across all competitions. Their recent record shows a worrying trend of four consecutive losses, including defeats in both Major League Soccer and CONCACAF Champions League fixtures. Defensively, Sporting Kansas City have struggled, conceding seven goals in their last six matches, while only managing to score twice themselves. However, they have shown some resilience in friendlies, securing two clean sheets in goalless draws against Las Vegas Lights and New York City FC. The standout result in terms of scoring was their 3-1 loss to Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions League, which saw a total of four goals.

Recent home/away form

DC United

DC United have been struggling to find their footing at home, failing to secure a victory in their last six matches at Audi Field. The team have drawn four and lost two of these encounters, with their most recent defeat being a heavy 3-0 loss to Charlotte FC. Defensively, DC United have been vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet in this run. However, their matches have been entertaining for neutral spectators, with 67% of games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the fixtures. The high-scoring affair against FC Dallas, which ended in a 4-3 defeat for DC United, stands out as particularly thrilling. Despite their defensive woes, DC United have managed to find the back of the net consistently, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game, though this hasn't been enough to secure victories on home soil.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have been struggling away from home, failing to secure a win in their last six matches on the road. The team are currently on a three-game losing streak, which includes a 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions League. Their defensive woes are evident, having conceded nine goals in these six matches, with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game. Despite managing two clean sheets in friendly matches against Las Vegas Lights and New York City FC, Sporting Kansas City have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only three goals in total across these six away games. The highest-scoring match was their 3-2 loss to Charlotte FC in a friendly, which also highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. With no points from their first two league games and sitting in 13th position, Sporting Kansas City will need to improve their away form significantly to turn their season around.