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DC United vs Charlotte FC: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

DC United vs Charlotte FC predicted formations

Tom Dutton
3 hours ago

DC United host Charlotte FC at Audi Field on Saturday, September 19 (7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT).

DC United and Charlotte FC arrive at Audi Field with clean bills of health — no fresh absences flagged for either side. Tai Baribo, DC United’s striker with 14 goals and 19 shots on target this season, remains the focal point up top, while João Gabriel Martins Peglow’s 37 created chances make him the creative hub in midfield. Charlotte FC lean on Pep Biel Mas Jaume, the attacking midfielder responsible for 12 goals and 45 chances created, with Liel Abada offering a second outlet after 5 goals of his own.

This looks a cagey one. DC United sit 11th in the East on 29 points, and last time out they were held 0-0 at home by Atlanta United — a result that fits a side short on cutting edge. Charlotte FC, fourth on 40 points and firmly in the playoff picture, arrive full of confidence after beating DC United 3-1 the last time these two met, in August. Expect a tight, low-event contest that turns on one moment rather than end-to-end soccer, with the visitors’ extra quality the difference.

US viewers can watch DC United vs Charlotte FC on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

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Match outcome · who wins

DC UnitedDC United32%mkt 39%

DrawDraw25%mkt 26%

Charlotte FCCharlotte FC43%mkt 36%Our pick

DC United vs Charlotte FC: Best Bets & Predictions

The market prices Both teams: No at 34%. Signal says 42%.

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The tips · best bets

MarketMkt %Signal %Read

Correct ScoreDC United 0-1 Charlotte FCDC United have been kept scoreless in 3 of their last 5 games, fitting a tight 0-1 finish for the visitors.

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Model read

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Both Teams to ScoreBoth teams: NoDC United have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches, and a similar shutout would keep this game under the Both Teams to Score threshold.

34%

42%

Value

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Over / Under 2.5Under 2.5With DC United blanked in 3 of their last 5 outings, a low-scoring 0-1 finish fits comfortably under 2.5 goals.

39%

46%

Value

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Anytime ScorerPep Biel Mas JaumePep Biel Mas Jaume leads Charlotte FC's attack with 12 goals and 45 chances created in 2026, making him the standout scoring threat.

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46%

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Signal edge callsRecord building · settles at full-time

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Season Form & Standings

DC United sit 11th in the Eastern Conference with 29 points from 24 games, adrift of the playoff picture, while Charlotte FC arrive fourth on 40 points from 25 games, well positioned for the postseason as the regular season winds down.

Eastern Conference

Team	Pos	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Charlotte FC	4	25	11	7	7	45	36	+9	40
DC United	11	24	6	11	7	30	37	-7	29

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Team News Predicted

DC United vs Charlotte FC Predicted Lineups

Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.

DC United

4-4-2

S. Johnson

K. Kurokawa

K. Rowles

L. Bartlett

S. Hefti

N. Ordaz

B. Servania

A. Dozzell

K. Nono

T. Baribo

L. Munteanu

Charlotte FC

4-2-3-1

K. Kahlina

N. Byrne

T. Ream

H. Kessler

W. Cleary

D. Diani

L. de la Torre

A. Saint-Maximin

Pep Biel

L. Abada

I. Toklomati

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Potential Match-Winners

Tai Baribo (DC United): Tai Baribo has scored 14 goals from 39 shots this season, comfortably DC United’s most potent outlet up top.
João Gabriel Martins Peglow (DC United): João Gabriel Martins Peglow has created 37 chances from midfield, the creative engine behind DC United’s build-up.
Pep Biel Mas Jaume (Charlotte FC): Pep Biel Mas Jaume has racked up 12 goals and 45 chances created in 2194 minutes, the clear focal point of Charlotte FC’s attack.

Recent Form

DC United: L L D W D

2026-09-13: DC United 0-0 Atlanta United (D, home)
2026-09-10: DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew (W, home)
2026-08-30: DC United 0-0 LAFC (D, home)
2026-08-23: Charlotte FC 3-1 DC United (L, away)
2026-08-20: DC United 0-3 New England Revolution (L, home)

DC United’s last five have read L, L, D, W, D — back-to-back defeats to open the run, before a 2-1 home win over Columbus Crew sandwiched between two draws, including the goalless stalemate with Atlanta United most recently.

Charlotte FC: W W D W D

2026-09-13: FC Cincinnati 3-3 Charlotte FC (D, away)
2026-09-10: CF Montreal 1-2 Charlotte FC (W, away)
2026-09-06: Charlotte FC 0-0 Houston Dynamo (D, home)
2026-08-30: Atlanta United 0-2 Charlotte FC (W, away)
2026-08-23: Charlotte FC 3-1 DC United (W, home)

Charlotte FC’s five-game sample reads W, W, D, W, D — wins over DC United, Atlanta United and CF Montreal broken up by a draw with Houston Dynamo and, most recently, a 3-3 thriller at FC Cincinnati.

DC United vs Charlotte FC Prediction

Charlotte FC’s underlying edge — Fourth in the East on 40 points against DC United’s 11th on 29 — should tell in a low-scoring affair at Audi Field. The Signal model backs the visitors to edge it 0-1, DC United’s home struggles in front of goal proving costly against a Charlotte side firmly in the playoff picture.

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