Charlotte FC host DC United at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, August 22 (7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT).
There are no fresh absences to report for either side, so the shape of this one comes down to the players already delivering. Pep Biel leads the Charlotte FC attack with 10 goals and 29 chances created this season, with Ashley Westwood (27 chances created) and Morrison Agyemang also expected to feature up top. DC United will lean on Tai Baribo, who has 12 goals from 34 shots, alongside Louis Munteanu and Jackson Hopkins for a spark from midfield.
Charlotte FC’s home form ties into their push up the Eastern Conference table, and a win here keeps the pressure on the pack above them. DC United arrive without a win in their last two, drawing at CF Montreal in their most recent outing, and they’ll need Baribo firing to trouble a Charlotte side that already knows how to find the net at Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte FC vs DC United: Best Bets & Predictions
Charlotte FC's playoff push meets a DC United side short on cutting edge in the final third.
Our approach: we weigh conference position, recent results, and the attacking numbers from Pep Biel and Tai Baribo to land on a tight, two-way game that Charlotte FC's home advantage tips their way.
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Season Form & Standings
Charlotte FC sit fifth in the Eastern Conference with 28 points from 19 games, well positioned in the playoff picture. DC United are ninth on 24 points, still searching for the form to close that gap.
Eastern Conference
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte FC | 5 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 28 |
| DC United | 9 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 24 |
Charlotte FC vs DC United Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Charlotte FC
4-1-4-1DC United
4-3-2Potential Match-Winners
- Pep Biel (Charlotte FC): Biel has 10 goals and a team-high 29 chances created in 1666 minutes, the clear engine behind Charlotte’s attack.
- Tai Baribo (DC United): Baribo leads DC United with 12 goals from 34 shots, still their most direct route to goal.
- Louis Munteanu (DC United): Munteanu’s 44 shots have brought 5 goals, proof he’s getting into good positions even when the finishing dries up.
Recent Form
Charlotte FC: W D W L W
- 2026-08-16: Charlotte FC 3-1 Columbus Crew (W, home)
- 2026-08-02: Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte FC (L, away)
- 2026-07-25: New York Red Bulls 0-2 Charlotte FC (W, away)
- 2026-07-23: Charlotte FC 2-2 Atlanta United (D, home)
- 2026-05-24: Charlotte FC 1-0 New England Revolution (W, home)
Charlotte FC’s form reads W D W L W, with a 3-1 win over Columbus Crew on August 16 the highlight after a 2-1 loss at Chicago Fire, a 2-0 win at New York Red Bulls and a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United.
DC United: D D W D D
- 2026-08-16: CF Montreal 1-1 DC United (D, away)
- 2026-08-02: DC United 2-2 Nashville SC (D, home)
- 2026-07-26: DC United 2-1 Toronto FC (W, home)
- 2026-07-23: Houston Dynamo 1-1 DC United (D, away)
- 2026-05-24: DC United 4-4 CF Montreal (D, home)
DC United’s form reads D D W D D, most recently a 1-1 draw at CF Montreal on August 16, sandwiched by a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC, a 2-1 win over Toronto FC and a 1-1 draw at Houston Dynamo.
Charlotte FC vs DC United Prediction
Charlotte FC’s position fifth in the East with 28 points gives them the platform to see off DC United, who sit ninth on 24 points. Pep Biel’s touch up top and Tai Baribo’s threat for the visitors should mean goals at both ends, but the hosts’ edge in the final third settles it 2-1.