Thursday , 2 July 2026

Austin FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Austin FC
3 – 0
Full Time
D.C. United SC
Thu 5 Oct 2023 · 00:30 UTC Q2 Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Will Bruin 11' 1–0
Sebastian Driussi 21' 2–0
Matt Hedges 64' 3–0
Y 83' Mateusz Klich

Overview

Match Preview

Austin FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Q2 Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

4
Austin FC 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals D.C. United SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-05 Austin FC 3–0 D.C. United SC 2022-04-16 D.C. United SC 2–3 Austin FC

Recent Form

Austin FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct D.C. United SC H 3–0 W
01 Oct Colorado Rapids SC A 0–1 L
25 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 3–3 D
20 Sep New York Red Bulls A 1–1 D
18 Sep Portland Timbers H 1–2 L
02 Sep New England Revolution A 2–2 D
D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct Austin FC A 0–3 L
01 Oct Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 2–2 D
23 Sep New York Red Bulls H 3–5 L
20 Sep Atlanta United FC H 1–1 D
16 Sep Charlotte FC A 0–0 D
09 Sep San Jose Earthquakes H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Austin FC D.C. United SC
#29 Position #9
14 Points 18
15 Played 15
3 / 5 / 7 W / D / L 4 / 6 / 5
19 Scored 21
31 Conceded 25
-12 GD -4
0.93 PPG 1.20
20% Win % 27%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
40% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season

Austin FC are 29th (14 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Austin FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
4/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Austin FC welcome D.C. United SC for this crunch clash at Q2 Stadium.
  • 5' Austin FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. D.C. United SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 11' Magnificent from Will Bruin! That is 28 goals in 284 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christian Benteke made 322 appearances and scored 67 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 21' Brilliant from the ! Sebastian Driussi makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 21.
  • 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 31' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Austin FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past D.C. United SC's compact 4-3-1-2.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' The whistle greets Andy Najar as he departs to be replaced by Ruan.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 54' The whistle greets Leo Vaisanen as he departs to be replaced by Matt Hedges.
  • 59' Over 59 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 62' Austin FC ring the changes. Will Bruin has done his job and it is now time for Nick Lima to step up.
  • 64' Matt Hedges has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 64 minutes.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Austin FC and D.C. United SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 73' Another change for Austin FC made on 73 minute. Sebastian Driussi leaves to be changed by Memo Rodriguez.
  • 78' D.C. United SC is showing some good football. However, D.C. United SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Owen Wolff as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Pereira steps in for Austin FC.
  • 83' Mateusz Klich has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
  • 88' Austin FC have won 263 goals from 188 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Yamil Asad gets the nod from D.C. United SC. He replaces Russell Canouse and will look to change the dynamic.
  • It finishes all square. Austin FC and D.C. United SC share the spoils 3-0.

Lineups

Austin FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Josh Wolff

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ola Kamara 4
Sebastian Driussi 3
Christian Benteke 1
Peglow 1
Osman Bukari 1
Myrto Uzuni 1
Robert Taylor 1
Owen Wolff 1

Head to Head

2023-10-05 Austin FC 3–0 D.C. United SC 2022-04-16 D.C. United SC 2–3 Austin FC

Austin FC Form

2023-10-05 Austin FC 3–0 D.C. United SC W 2023-10-01 Colorado Rapids SC 1–0 Austin FC L 2023-09-25 Austin FC 3–3 Los Angeles Galaxy D 2023-09-20 New York Red Bulls 1–1 Austin FC D 2023-09-18 Austin FC 1–2 Portland Timbers L 2023-09-02 New England Revolution 2–2 Austin FC D

D.C. United SC Form

2023-10-05 Austin FC 3–0 D.C. United SC L 2023-10-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 D.C. United SC D 2023-09-23 D.C. United SC 3–5 New York Red Bulls L 2023-09-20 D.C. United SC 1–1 Atlanta United FC D 2023-09-16 Charlotte FC 0–0 D.C. United SC D 2023-09-09 D.C. United SC 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.05 Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Austin FC54% Draw23% D.C. United SC23%
Actual: Austin FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Austin FC or Draw
76%
Draw or D.C. United SC
46%
Austin FC or D.C. United SC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Austin FC38% Draw40% D.C. United SC22%
Actual: Austin FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Austin FC

Handicap Austin FC covers Push D.C. United SC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 21% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Austin FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.