14 AI models have taken a position on FC Cincinnati vs DC United, and the strongest agreement is on the both teams to score market: 9 of the 9 models that priced it back BTTS: Yes. Elsewhere, the match result market leans FC Cincinnati to win (8/8) and the goalscorer market leans Evander Ferreira to score (5/6). Below: every model's picks, their reasoning, and the best live odds for each selection.
09-06Austin FC-San Jose EarthquakesBTTS: Yes@ 1.50✓
09-05Sudtirol-CatanzaroBTTS: Yes@ 1.91✕
09-05Carrarese-EmpoliBTTS: Yes@ 1.91✕
Best GS picker+9% ROI28% WR
DeepSeek
Tip:Evander Ferreira to score @ odds 1.91Void
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won 67 of 238 settled GS picks · +85.4u profit · this pick: Evander Ferreira to score @ 1.91 · 5 units
⚡ Why this pick
Evander scored in the 2-1 win over New York City FC
He also scored in the 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders FC
Kevin Denkey is expected to lead the forward line
DC drew
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FC Cincinnati
3-5-2
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Denkey
99
Jabbari
66
Echenique
22
Valenzuela
10
Ferreira
5
Nwobodo
20
Bucha
19
Chirila
12
Robinson
24
Smith
18
Celentano
Bench (11)
Alvas Elvis Powell · Nick Hagglund · Evan Louro · Teenage Lingani Hadebe · Tom Barlow · Kenji Mboma Dem · Brian Anunga · Bryan Ramirez · Kristian Fletcher · Samuel Gidi · David Doudera
Coach · Pat Noonan
Match Preview
FC Cincinnati vs DC United Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 23:39 UTC
Evander Ferreira leads the charge as FC Cincinnati host DC United
Evander Ferreira enters this weekend’s clash at TQL Stadium as the undisputed focal point for FC Cincinnati, having demonstrated a clinical edge with six goals in his last nine appearances. As the heartbeat of the midfield, his ability to dictate the tempo and arrive in the box at the right moment will be the primary concern for the visiting defence.
The tactical setup at TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati are expected to field a robust side, with Roman Celentano in goal supported by a defensive unit featuring Miles Robinson and Matt Miazga. The midfield engine room, anchored by Obinna Nwobodo alongside Pavel Bucha and Gerardo Valenzuela, will aim to provide the platform for Ferreira to link up with forwards Kevin Denkey and Kenji Mboma Dem.
DC United arrive with their own set of challenges, likely deploying Sean Johnson between the posts. Their expected XI includes a forward line of Nathan Ordaz, Jackson Hopkins, Louis Munteanu, and Peglow, tasked with testing the Cincinnati backline. With Kye Rowles sidelined due to injury, the visitors will need a disciplined performance from their defensive core of Lucas Bartlett and Kimito Nono to contain the home side's attacking rotation.
Contrasting form and momentum
FC Cincinnati’s recent form has been a rollercoaster, marked by high-scoring affairs such as the 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes and the 4-3 thriller against Vancouver Whitecaps. While their most recent outing resulted in a 4-0 defeat to Nashville SC, their ability to find the net remains a constant threat, particularly in the dying embers of matches.
Conversely, DC United have struggled to find consistency, evidenced by a 0-0 draw against Los Angeles FC and a 3-0 loss to New England Revolution in their recent MLS fixtures. They have frequently been caught out in the final quarter of games, a trend that will be of significant concern given Cincinnati’s knack for late-game heroics.
Historical context and the road ahead
Matches between these two sides have often been tight, competitive affairs. In their most recent encounter in May 2025, DC United edged a 2-1 victory, though FC Cincinnati had previously secured a 1-0 win earlier that same season. These historical margins suggest that the match will likely be decided by fine details and individual moments of quality.
As the teams prepare for this matchday 23 fixture, both managers will be looking to capitalise on the momentum of the season's final stretch. With off-pitch discussions regarding squad management looming for the hosts, the focus remains firmly on the pitch as FC Cincinnati look to regain their footing against a DC United side desperate to tighten their defensive structure.
DC United
4-3-3
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Ordaz
25
Hopkins
11
Munteanu
7
Peglow
4
Peltola
23
Servania
6
Kurokawa
21
Dozzell
3
Bartlett
2
Nono
1
Johnson
Bench (10)
Silvan Hefti · Jared Stroud · Tai Baribo · Sean Nealis · Alex Bono · Nikola Markovic · Gavin Turner · Hosei Kijima · Gabriel Segal · Kye Rowles
Coach · Rene Weiler
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for FC Cincinnati vs DC United
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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Nemotron
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Qwen
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ERNIE
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Gemini
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Claude
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GLM
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ChatGPT
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Kimi
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Grok
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Seed
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WizardLM
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Recent Form
FC Cincinnati and DC United's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
FC Cincinnati
5
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
25
Scored
20
Conceded
0
Clean sheets
9
BTTS
30 AugMAJNashville SC4–0FC CincinnatiL
22 AugMAJFC Cincinnati1–1Seattle Sounders FCD
19 AugMAJFC Cincinnati2–1New York City FCW
15 AugMAJOrlando City1–1FC CincinnatiD
2 AugMAJFC Cincinnati4–2San Jose EarthquakesW
25 JulMAJColumbus Crew2–1FC CincinnatiL
22 JulMAJFC Cincinnati4–3Vancouver WhitecapsW
10 JulFRIFC Cincinnati3–1BurnleyW
23 MayMAJFC Cincinnati6–2Orlando CityW
17 MayMAJSan Diego FC3–3FC CincinnatiD
DC United
1
Wins
6
Draws
3
Losses
13
Scored
19
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
8
BTTS
29 AugMAJDC United0–0Los Angeles FCD
22 AugMAJCharlotte FC3–1DC UnitedL
19 AugMAJDC United0–3New England RevolutionL
15 AugMAJCF Montreal1–1DC UnitedD
1 AugMAJDC United2–2Nashville SCD
25 JulMAJDC United2–1Toronto FCW
23 JulMAJHouston Dynamo FC1–1DC UnitedD
23 MayMAJDC United4–4CF MontrealD
16 MayMAJDC United1–1St. Louis CityD
13 MayMAJDC United1–3Chicago Fire FCL
Head to Head
FC Cincinnati vs DC United·last 10 meetings
4FC Cincinnati wins
2Draws
4DC United wins
31 May ’25FC Cincinnati1 – 2DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
12 Apr ’25DC United0 – 1FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
3 Jul ’24DC United2 – 3FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
10 Mar ’24FC Cincinnati0 – 0DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
24 Jun ’23DC United3 – 0FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
6 May ’23FC Cincinnati2 – 1DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
9 Oct ’22DC United2 – 5FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
5 Mar ’22FC Cincinnati0 – 1DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
25 Sep ’21DC United4 – 2FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer
31 Jul ’21FC Cincinnati0 – 0DC UnitedMajor League Soccer
