Los Angeles FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.
- Los Angeles FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 34 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | D.C. United SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Charlotte FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Real Salt Lake | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jul | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Los Angeles FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | New England Revolution | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Aug | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Aug | Charlotte FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Jul | Orlando City SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles FC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #14 |
| 47 | Points | 33 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 7 / 12 / 15 |
| 52 | Scored | 39 |
| 40 | Conceded | 61 |
| +12 | GD | -22 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 0.97 |
| 35% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
Los Angeles FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Los Angeles FC are 21st (47 pts). D.C. United SC are 14th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
6/6
31-45
10/8
46-60
7/7
61-75
7/6
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
3/4
16-30
6/6
31-45
5/9
46-60
5/10
61-75
3/8
76+
8/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Los Angeles FC
| Denis Bouanga | 18 G | 5 A |
| Heung-min Son | 7 G | 11 A |
| Esteban David Martinez | 4 G |
D.C. United SC
| Tai Baribo | 16 G | 1 A |
| Louis Munteanu | 6 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Los Angeles FC welcome D.C. United SC for this crunch clash at Banc of California Stadium.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' It looks surprising D.C. United SC does not make any changes. Franco Escobar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlos Vela, as he is very good at scoring at Banc of California Stadium with 24 goals in the last 19 games.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' D.C. United SC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 28' It’s a booking for D.C. United SC player. Jackson Hopkins gets a Yellow card.
- 33' Diego Palacios is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Los Angeles FC so far.
- 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Chris Odoi-Atsem suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' That is a Yellow card for D.C. United SC. Andy Najar will be fuming at that decision.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ravel Morrison.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Steven Birnbaum on 49.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 59' David Ochoa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Steven Birnbaum.
- 62' Los Angeles FC ring the changes. Brian Rodriguez has done his job and it is now time for Kwadwo Opoku to step up.
- 63' The crowd applauds Jackson Hopkins as he leaves the pitch. Christopher Durkin steps in for D.C. United SC.
- 67' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kwadwo Opoku makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 68' Goal! Kwadwo Opoku scores his 19 goal in 301 matches.
- 71' Fresh legs for D.C. United SC! Miguel Berry comes on to replace Martin Rodriguez.
- 73' Carlos Vela makes way for Latif Blessing at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Los Angeles FC.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Los Angeles FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 82' Chris Odoi-Atsem has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andy Najar on 82 minute.
- 84' The Los Angeles FC manager makes a substitution. Jose Cifuentes departs to be replaced by Ryan Hollingshead.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Franco Escobar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Los Angeles FC players.
Lineups
Los Angeles FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 9
- 6
-
10
Carlos Vela ↓ Latif Blessing 73'
- 23
- 2
-
4
Eddie Segura ↓ Mamadou Fall 84'
- 16
-
17
Brian Rodriguez ↓ Kwadwo Opoku 62'
- 20
- 3
Bench
-
24
Ryan Hollingshead ↑ 84'
- 77
-
7
Latif Blessing ↑ 73'
- 25
- 32
- 26
-
22
Kwadwo Opoku ↑ 62'
-
5
Mamadou Fall ↑ 84'
Coach
Steven Cherundolo
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
-
14
Andy Najar ↓ Chris Odoi-Atsem 82'
- 32
-
49
Ravel Morrison ↓ Ola Kamara 82'
- 11
-
97
Sami Guediri ↓ Donovan Pines 82'
- 93
- 15
- 13
- 25
-
77
Martin Rodriguez ↓ Miguel Berry 71'
Bench
-
9
Ola Kamara ↑ 82'
- –
-
3
Chris Odoi-Atsem ↑ 82'
- 1
-
23
Donovan Pines ↑ 82'
-
22
Miguel Berry ↑ 71'
-
8
Christopher Durkin ↑ 63'
- 6
- 35
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Rossi | 4 |
| Kwadwo Opoku | 2 |
| Darren Mattocks | 1 |
| Diego Rossi | 1 |
| Darren Mattocks | 1 |
| Carlos Vela | 1 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles FC Form
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04
Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Los Angeles FC to win 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Los Angeles FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles FC or Draw
91%
Draw or D.C. United SC
29%
Los Angeles FC or D.C. United SC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
15.9%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
5.5%
4 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
3.2%
4 – 1
2.9%
5 – 0
2.3%
2 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC
| Handicap | Los Angeles FC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 25% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
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.