MLS: D.C. United vs. Austin Picks — Visitors to Enhance Playoff Hopes? (Jul 26)

It has been a competitive season in the MLS so far in 2025 for Austin FC, and they will be aiming to enhance their Western Conference playoff hopes with an important victory on the road on Saturday.

Austin come into this round of matches after a hard-fought recent victory against LA Galaxy, with Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff scoring in the victory on the road.

D.C. United’s playoff hopes already appear to be over. The capital club will be aiming for a response on Saturday after suffering defeats in each of their last three matches.

D.C. United vs. Austin Overview

Odds

D.C. United vs. Austin FC Head-to-Head Record

This weekend’s clash will only be the third meeting between D.C. United and Austin FC. Austin hold a 100% record against their opponents after winning each of the previous two. Their most recent success was a 3-0 home victory in October 2023.

D.C. United Team News

Lukas MacNaughton is unlikely to be fit enough to return from a muscle injury this weekend. Aaron Herrera is also suspended after being sent off in the recent defeat against Columbus.

Possible Lineup

L. Barraza (GK); M. Peltola, L. Bartlett, K. Rowles, D. Schnegg, J. Peglow, B. Enow, B. Servania, D. Dodson, G. Pirani, C. Benteke

Austin FC Team News

Brandon Vazquez is the big name missing for Austin FC for the remainder of the season. The forward is ruled out due to a serious knee injury after netting five goals in 19 games this term.

Possible Lineup

B. Stuver (GK); M. Desler, O. Svatok, B. Hines-Ike, G. Biro, D. Pereira, Ilie, O. Bukari, D. Rubio, O. Wolff, M. Uzuni

D.C. United vs. Austin FC Picks

Austin FC bring the better form to the table this weekend, and it is also challenging to overlook the fact that they have a 100% record against D.C. United.

Therefore, we could see the visitors comfortably claiming maximum points at Audi Field on Saturday evening.