MLS: New England vs. D.C. United Picks — Hosts Issues to Continue on Home Turf? (Aug 9)

Two sides that are already out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference collide when the MLS resumes this weekend.

New England have failed to win in their last nine matches in the MLS, and they have fallen to defeats in each of their previous three. That run of form leaves the team stranded in eleventh place, and ten points adrift of the playoff positions.

D.C. United have also endured a challenging 2025 season. United have won just four of their 25 matches in the MLS this season, and only CF Montreal have accumulated fewer points at this stage of the campaign.

New England vs. D.C. United Overview

Odds

New England vs. D.C. United Head-to-Head Record

D.C. United have a positive recent record against the Revolution, having avoided defeat in each of the last three encounters, and recording two wins against New England since the start of 2024. However, the previous meeting this season ended in a 1-1 draw.

New England Team News

The struggling home team will be without the suspended Brayan Ceballos this weekend due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Tanner Beason and Keegan Hughes could both be recalled to the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

A. Ivacic (GK); I. Feingold, T. Beason, K. Hughes, P. Miller, M. Polster, A. Yusuf, L. Langoni, C. Gil, T. Chancalay, L. Campana

D.C. United Team News

D.C. United have suffered defeats in their last three matches in the MLS, allowing eight goals across that period. Aaron Herrera will be suspended this weekend, while Lukas MacNaughton remains out with a muscle strain.

Possible Lineup

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

New England vs. D.C. United Picks

New England’s long winless sequence is challenging to ignore this weekend, and at an odds-on price, it could be easy to overlook the prospect of a home win.

D.C. United have won two of their 12 away matches this season, but their attacking players have caught the eye after failing to score in just 33% of their matches. Therefore, at the prices, the away win could be the angle of value.