Orlando City SC vs D.C. United SC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Orlando City SC vs D.C. United SC — MLS .
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- D.C. United SC 15 games · 18 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Corey Rockwell
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Referee Peter Balciunas
- Referee M. de Oliveira
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | D.C. United SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Orlando City SC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | D.C. United SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #9 |
| 14 | Points | 18 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 4 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 4 / 6 / 5 |
| 23 | Scored | 21 |
| 44 | Conceded | 25 |
| -21 | GD | -4 |
| 0.93 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 27% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season
D.C. United SC this season
Orlando City SC are 13th (14 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/5
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/8
■ 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Orlando City SC launch into their encounter with D.C. United SC.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Orlando City SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' D.C. United SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Orlando City SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' D.C. United SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Mohamed El Mounir, a Libya , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Orlando City SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Chris Durkin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 45' Orlando City SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Orlando City SC and D.C. United SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' Patrick Mullins has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 60' The 41-year-old David Ousted has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 80' Orlando City SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Orlando City SC in their trying to find a way past D.C. United SC's compact .
- 90' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined D.C. United SC backline.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 9
-
21
Scott Sutter ↓ RJ Allen 81'
- 94
- 13
- 1
- 4
-
17
Christopher Mueller ↓ Stefano 58'
- 2
-
15
Cameron Lindley ↓ Richie Laryea 66'
Bench
- 22
- 36
- 8
-
29
Stefano ↑ 58'
- 25
-
27
RJ Allen ↑ 81'
-
6
Richie Laryea ↑ 66'
Coach
Jason Kreis
D.C. United SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
18
Zoltan Stieber ↓ Ian Harkes 60'
- 7
- 1
- 15
-
22
Yamil Asad ↓ Chris Durkin 73'
- 91
- 5
- 11
- 13
- 14
Bench
- 26
- 6
-
21
Chris Durkin ↑ 73'
- 3
- 32
-
23
Ian Harkes ↑ 60'
-
16
Patrick Mullins ↑ 85'
Coach
Ben Olsen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taxiarchis Fountas | 5 |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 |
| Duncan McGuire | 3 |
| Christian Benteke | 2 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 2 |
| Alex Freeman | 2 |
| Wayne Rooney | 2 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
D.C. United SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for:
Orlando City SC or D.C. United SC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
61%
Draw or D.C. United SC
65%
Orlando City SC or D.C. United SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: D.C. United SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | D.C. United SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

