MLS: D.C. United vs. Orlando Picks — Visitors to Maintain Playoff Push? (Sep 13)

D.C. United will hope to cause an upset this weekend, as they come up against playoff-chasing Orlando. You can find our picks here.

The hosts have already exited playoff contention after losing 15 of their 29 matches in 2025. They have also netted an Eastern Conference-low of just 26 goals.

Orlando City remain in the thick of the action in terms of a playoff place, as they sit fifth in the overall standings. A victory on Saturday could see them end the round as high as third.

D.C. United vs. Orlando Overview

Odds

D.C. United vs. Orlando Head-to-Head Record

Orlando City have dominated the recent encounters between these sides, winning each of the last three. Across the last two meetings, Orlando have scored a total of nine goals and conceded just once.

D.C. United Team News

D.C. United are unlikely to change a winning team this weekend after recently claiming a 2-1 success against New York City.

Possible Lineup

Barraza (GK); Herrera, Bartlett, Rowles, Schnegg; Servania, Peltola; Pirani, Hopkins, Peglow; Benteke

Orlando Team News

Nicolas Rodriguez could be recalled after sitting out the 2-1 defeat against the LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup before the international break.

Possible Lineup

Gallese (GK); Freeman, Schlegel, Smith, Marin; Pasalic, Atuesta, Araujo, Rodriguez; Ojeda, Muriel

D.C. United vs. Orlando Picks

All of the pressure this weekend will be on the visitors, as a victory will take them one step closer to securing their playoff spot. Based on the recent form and head-to-head advantage, it is challenging to overlook the prospect of the away victory in D.C. on Saturday.