D.C. United SC vs Montreal Impact FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
D.C. United SC vs Montreal Impact FC — MLS at Audi Field.
- D.C. United SC 15 games · 18 pts (2026/26)
- Montreal Impact FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 May | Toronto FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 May | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 May | Nashville SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 May | FC Cincinnati | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | D.C. United SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 May | Internacional CF Miami | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 May | New York Red Bulls | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 May | FC Cincinnati | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 May | Toronto FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Orlando City SC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| D.C. United SC | Montreal Impact FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #12 |
| 18 | Points | 14 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 4 / 6 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 8 |
| 21 | Scored | 22 |
| 25 | Conceded | 31 |
| -4 | GD | -9 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 27% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Montreal Impact FC this season
Montreal Impact FC this season
D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts). Montreal Impact FC are 12th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Montreal Impact FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Audi Field that hosts another battle between D.C. United SC and Montreal Impact FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Montreal Impact FC does not make any changes. Victor Wanyama has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Bryce Duke is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for D.C. United SC tonight.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering D.C. United SC that had 278 games and scored 380 goals.
- 25' Montreal Impact FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. D.C. United SC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Montreal Impact FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His D.C. United SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' Montreal Impact FC come into this ranked 15 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' What a moment for Donovan Pines! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 49' D.C. United SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' Montreal Impact FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 59' Theodore Ku-DiPietro adds to his 0 season tally! D.C. United SC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 60' The Montreal Impact FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Herrera departs to be replaced by Zachary Brault-Guillard.
- 61' Montreal Impact FC ring the changes. Lassi Lappalainen has done his job and it is now time for Ibrahim Sunusi to step up.
- 63' It is a substitution in Montreal Impact FC team. Rudy Camacho is replaced by Gabriele Corbo on 63 minute.
- 68' Montreal Impact FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 68.
- 73' Another change for D.C. United SC made on 73 minute. Andy Najar leaves to be changed by Jacob Greene.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Taxiarchis Fountas. He replaces Nnamdi Chinonso Offor on 77 minute.
- 80' Ibrahim Sunusi does the damage! The net is bulging and Montreal Impact FC surge ahead!
- 82' What composure from Ariel Lassiter! The Costa Rica international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 84' A moment of madness from Lewis O'Brien on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. D.C. United SC will be frustrated.
- 89' It looks like no one’s ball. D.C. United SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
D.C. United SC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 20
- 43
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 44
- 8
- 7
-
14
Andy Najar ↓ Jacob Greene 73'
- 23
- 21
Bench
- 24
- 15
- 22
- 9
- 4
- 11
- 12
-
33
Jacob Greene ↑ 73'
- 26
Montreal Impact FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 2
- 22
-
4
Rudy Camacho ↓ Gabriele Corbo 63'
- 29
- 11
- 21
- 24
- 16
- 10
- 40
- 9
Bench
-
25
Gabriele Corbo ↑ 63'
- 1
-
15
Zachary Brault-Guillard ↑ 60'
- 26
- 7
-
14
Ibrahim Sunusi ↑ 61'
-
19
Nathan-Dylan Saliba ↑ 61'
- 27
- 28
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ola Kamara | 4 |
| Romell Quioto | 4 |
| Paul Arriola | 3 |
| Ibrahim Sunusi | 3 |
| Wayne Rooney | 2 |
| Ariel Lassiter | 2 |
| Donovan Pines | 2 |
| Wayne Rooney | 2 |
Head to Head
D.C. United SC Form
Montreal Impact FC Form
2023-05-31
D.C. United SC
2–2
Montreal Impact FC
D
2023-05-27
Montreal Impact FC
1–0
Internacional CF Miami
W
2023-05-20
New York Red Bulls
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
L
2023-05-17
FC Cincinnati
3–0
Montreal Impact FC
L
2023-05-13
Montreal Impact FC
2–0
Toronto FC
W
2023-05-06
Montreal Impact FC
2–0
Orlando City SC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.02
D.C. United SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Montreal Impact FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
D.C. United SC or Draw
73%
Draw or Montreal Impact FC
51%
D.C. United SC or Montreal Impact FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: D.C. United SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — D.C. United SC
| Handicap | D.C. United SC covers | Push | Montreal Impact FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Montreal Impact FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

