D.C. United vs New York City FC preview: November 7, 2026
D.C. United (7-12-14 W-D-L, 33 pts, 13th) host New York City FC (9-12-12 W-D-L, 39 pts, 11th) at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia on November 7, 2026 in the 2026 MLS.
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How do D.C. United and New York City FC compare heading into their match?
- D.C. United are 13th in the Eastern Conference with 33 points from 33 matches (7-12-14 W-D-L); New York City FC are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 39 points from 33 matches (9-12-12 W-D-L).
- D.C. United score 1.2 (2nd fewest of 30) and concede 1.8 (10th most) per match. New York City FC score 1.4 (10th fewest of 30) and concede 1.4 (6th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: D.C. United 1.4 for and 1.5 against; New York City FC 1.3 for and 1.4 against.
- D.C. United at home: 5-5-6 W-D-L in 16 (1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per match). New York City FC away: 4-6-6 W-D-L in 16 (1.1 scored, 1.3 conceded).
- Last 5 MLS matches: D.C. United 0-0-5 W-D-L, New York City FC 1-3-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 20 of 33 (61%) D.C. United matches and 23 of 33 (70%) New York City FC matches; 3 or more goals in 21 of 33 (64%) and 17 of 33 (52%).
- 3 earlier stored meetings: D.C. United 2, New York City FC 0, draws 1.
MLS matches this season only (D.C. United 33, New York City FC 33); ranks are among 30 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026) | Last 5 | Away (2026) | Home (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. United | 7-12-14 | 0-0-5 (0.6-2.6) | 2-7-8 (1.1-1.9) | 5-5-6 (1.3-1.8) |
| New York City FC | 9-12-12 | 1-3-1 (1.2-1.4) | 4-6-6 (1.1-1.3) | 5-6-6 (1.8-1.4) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026 MLS season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026 MLS matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
D.C. United attack against New York City FC defense
| D.C. United for | New York City FC against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.2 (28th) | 1.4 (25th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (23rd) | 1.4 (16th) |
| Shots per match | 12.8 (16th) | 12.2 (22nd) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.3 (26th) | 4.7 (19th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.2 (23rd) | 2.1 (23rd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.6 (27th) | 8.0 (23rd) |
| Corners per match | 5.2 (8th) | 4.6 (22nd) |
New York City FC attack against D.C. United defense
| New York City FC for | D.C. United against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.4 (21st) | 1.8 (10th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.3 (24th) | 1.5 (14th) |
| Shots per match | 11.8 (27th) | 14.3 (7th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.7 (19th) | 5.3 (9th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.4 (18th) | 2.7 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.9 (24th) | 9.7 (7th) |
| Corners per match | 4.0 (28th) | 5.3 (12th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| D.C. United, home matches | New York City FC, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 16 |
| Record | 5-5-6 W-D-L | 4-6-6 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Clean sheets | 3 of 16 (19%) | 2 of 16 (13%) |
| Failed to score | 5 of 16 (31%) | 3 of 16 (19%) |
| Both teams scored | 10 of 16 (63%) | 11 of 16 (69%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 13 of 16 (81%) | 14 of 16 (88%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 11 of 16 (69%) | 7 of 16 (44%) |
Scoring patterns
| D.C. United | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 6 of 33 (18%) | 5 of 33 (15%) |
| Failed to score | 11 of 33 (33%) | 6 of 33 (18%) |
| Both teams scored | 20 of 33 (61%) | 23 of 33 (70%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 26 of 33 (79%) | 29 of 33 (88%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 21 of 33 (64%) | 17 of 33 (52%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 11 of 33 (33%) | 8 of 33 (24%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.5 for, 0.7 against (31 matches) | 0.9 for, 0.5 against (31 matches) |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.6 for, 1.1 against (31 matches) | 0.6 for, 0.8 against (31 matches) |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | D.C. United | New York City FC |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.4 (23rd) | 1.3 (24th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.5 (14th) | 1.4 (16th) |
| Shots | 12.8 (16th) | 11.8 (27th) |
| Shots, opponents | 14.3 (7th) | 12.2 (22nd) |
| Shots on target | 4.3 (26th) | 4.7 (19th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.3 (9th) | 4.7 (19th) |
| Big chances | 2.2 (23rd) | 2.4 (18th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.7 (9th) | 2.1 (23rd) |
| Possession % | 39.3 (30th) | 53.8 (7th) |
| Passes | 333.9 (30th) | 501.6 (4th) |
| Passes, opponents | 531.4 (2nd) | 429 (24th) |
| Corners | 5.2 (8th) | 4.0 (28th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.3 (12th) | 4.6 (22nd) |
| Fouls | 13.4 (5th) | 11.7 (16th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.8 (24th) | 13.6 (3rd) |
| Yellow cards | 1.9 (14th) | 1.6 (25th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.9 (17th) | 2.7 (1st) |
| Shots inside the box | 7.6 (27th) | 7.9 (24th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 9.7 (7th) | 8.0 (23rd) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.9 (7th) | 3.8 (23rd) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4.5 (15th) | 4.3 (19th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.5 (19th) | 1.6 (12th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.5 (13th) | 1.3 (21st) |
| Offsides | 1.4 (21st) | 2.4 (1st) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.6 (18th) | 1.7 (15th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 78.3 (29th) | 85.0 (12th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 86.1 (10th) | 81.7 (25th) |
| Long balls | 50.9 (5th) | 51.9 (2nd) |
| Long balls, opponents | 47.5 (11th) | 47.3 (12th) |
| Long balls completed | 18.5 (29th) | 24.7 (10th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 24.9 (3rd) | 20.4 (27th) |
| Crosses | 19.3 (4th) | 14.3 (26th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 16.8 (13th) | 14.6 (23rd) |
| Crosses completed | 4.0 (13th) | 3.4 (24th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.3 (1st) | 3.7 (21st) |
| Dribbles completed | 4.5 (30th) | 6.9 (6th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.9 (3rd) | 6.5 (7th) |
| Tackles | 18.3 (2nd) | 15.8 (6th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 12.9 (29th) | 14.4 (14th) |
| Interceptions | 10.2 (4th) | 8.2 (26th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.3 (25th) | 9.1 (14th) |
| Clearances | 23.5 (7th) | 22.3 (14th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 26.9 (3rd) | 19.1 (24th) |
| Ground duels won | 32.5 (9th) | 35.6 (2nd) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 32.3 (13th) | 31.8 (16th) |
| Aerial duels won | 12.3 (5th) | 10.3 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 16.6 (1st) | 10.1 (17th) |
| Big saves | 1.2 (4th) | 0.8 (18th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.7 (27th) | 0.8 (20th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 30 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
D.C. United
- Oct 31, 2026 (MLS): L 0-3 at Columbus Crew
- Oct 28, 2026 (MLS): L 1-2 at Toronto FC
- Oct 24, 2026 (MLS): L 0-2 vs FC Cincinnati
- Oct 21, 2026 (MLS): L 1-2 at FC Cincinnati
- Oct 17, 2026 (MLS): L 1-4 at Orlando City SC
- Oct 14, 2026 (MLS): W 2-1 vs Red Bull New York
New York City FC
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 2026 | D.C. United 2-0 New York City FC (at New York City FC) |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 2025 | D.C. United 2-1 New York City FC (at New York City FC) |
| May 14, 2025 | 2025 | D.C. United 0-0 New York City FC (at D.C. United) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Baribo | forward | 24 | 16 G, 1 A, 59 SH | 2 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Louis Munteanu | forward | 21 | 6 G, 2 A, 65 SH | 1 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| João Peglow | forward | 28 | 1 G, 4 A, 45 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Shots, assists |
| Jackson Hopkins | midfielder | 29 | 2 G, 1 A, 34 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Shots on target |
| Jared Stroud | midfielder | 23 | 1 G, 0 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 1 SH | |
| Silvan Hefti | defender | 28 | 2 G, 3 A, 12 SH | 1 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ojeda | forward | 32 | 5 G, 9 A, 39 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | Assists |
| Hannes Wolf | forward | 26 | 6 G, 3 A, 31 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
| Talles Magno | forward | 21 | 2 G, 2 A, 30 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots |
| Nicolás Fernández | midfielder | 31 | 16 G, 6 A, 80 SH | 1 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Maxi Morález | midfielder | 14 | 1 G, 6 A, 13 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Tayvon Gray | defender | 29 | 1 G, 1 A, 16 SH | 0 G, 2 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this MLS season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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