Sunday , 16 August 2026

Orlando City SC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Orlando City SC
1 – 3
Full Time
D.C. United SC
Sat 22 Apr 2023 · 23:30 UTC Exploria Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 15' Taxiarchis Fountas
Duncan McGuire 23' 1–1
1–2 52' Donovan Pines
1–3 62' Christian Benteke
Y 11' Ruan
Ivan Angulo 27' Y
Y 42' Mateusz Klich
Antonio Carlos 56' Y
Y 74' Russell Canouse
Y 85' Donovan Pines
Cesar Araujo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Orlando City SC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at Exploria Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

5
3
7
Orlando City SC 15 games · Avg 3.6 goals D.C. United SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-22 Orlando City SC 1–3 D.C. United SC 2023-03-12 D.C. United SC 1–1 Orlando City SC 2022-07-31 D.C. United SC 2–1 Orlando City SC 2022-07-04 Orlando City SC 3–5 D.C. United SC 2021-10-02 Orlando City SC 2–1 D.C. United SC

Recent Form

Orlando City SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr D.C. United SC H 1–3 L
16 Apr Minnesota United FC A 2–1 W
01 Apr Nashville SC H 0–2 L
25 Mar Philadelphia Union A 2–1 W
18 Mar Charlotte FC H 1–2 L
12 Mar D.C. United SC A 1–1 D
D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Orlando City SC A 3–1 W
15 Apr Montreal Impact FC A 1–0 W
08 Apr Columbus Crew SC H 0–2 L
02 Apr Chicago Fire FC A 0–0 D
25 Mar New England Revolution H 1–2 L
18 Mar New York City FC A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Orlando City SC D.C. United SC
#11 Position #9
20 Points 23
18 Played 18
6 / 2 / 10 W / D / L 5 / 8 / 5
30 Scored 26
47 Conceded 29
-17 GD -3
1.11 PPG 1.28
33% Win % 28%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
16% Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
32% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season

Orlando City SC are 11th (20 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (23 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Orlando City SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
–/6
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/2
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Orlando City SC
Martin Ojeda 11 G
D.C. United SC
Tai Baribo 9 G
Louis Munteanu 5 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Exploria Stadium as Orlando City SC face off against D.C. United SC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 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' Argentina international Yamil Asad has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 11' The referee has no hesitation. Ruan is booked for D.C. United SC — Yellow card on 11.
  • 12' That is a Yellow card for D.C. United SC. Ruan will be fuming at that decision.
  • 15' What a strike from Taxiarchis Fountas! The score is 0-1.
  • 16' What a moment for Taxiarchis Fountas! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' Magnificent from Duncan McGuire! That is 26 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 27' The referee shows Orlando City SC player a Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' It looks surprising D.C. United SC does not make any changes. Chris Durkin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mateusz Klich on 42 minutes.
  • 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 52' What a moment for Donovan Pines! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 52' The supporters are chanting for Ramiro Enrique. He replaces Duncan McGuire on 52 minute.
  • 56' Poor challenge from Antonio Carlos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 61' The whistle greets Ruan as he departs to be replaced by Andy Najar.
  • 62' What composure from Christian Benteke! The Belgium international strokes it home. 1-4.
  • 65' The whistle greets Rodrigo Schlegel as he departs to be replaced by Rafael Santos.
  • 68' Orlando City SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dagur Dan Thorhallsson is hanging Mauricio Pereira on the field on 68 minute.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Orlando City SC and D.C. United SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 74' D.C. United SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' It is a substitution in D.C. United SC team. Taxiarchis Fountas is replaced by Yamil Asad on 79 minute.
  • 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 85' A moment of madness from Donovan Pines on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. D.C. United SC will be frustrated.
  • 87' Jackson Hopkins has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis O'Brien on 87 minute.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cesar Araujo.
  • Orlando City SC will have plenty to reflect on. D.C. United SC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Orlando City SC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Óscar Pareja

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Taxiarchis Fountas 5
Duncan McGuire 3
Luciano Acosta 3
Luciano Acosta 3
Wayne Rooney 2
Jackson Hopkins 2
Robin Jansson 2
Dom Dwyer 2

Head to Head

2023-04-22 Orlando City SC 1–3 D.C. United SC 2023-03-12 D.C. United SC 1–1 Orlando City SC 2022-07-31 D.C. United SC 2–1 Orlando City SC 2022-07-04 Orlando City SC 3–5 D.C. United SC 2021-10-02 Orlando City SC 2–1 D.C. United SC

Orlando City SC Form

2023-04-22 Orlando City SC 1–3 D.C. United SC L 2023-04-16 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Orlando City SC W 2023-04-01 Orlando City SC 0–2 Nashville SC L 2023-03-25 Philadelphia Union 1–2 Orlando City SC W 2023-03-18 Orlando City SC 1–2 Charlotte FC L 2023-03-12 D.C. United SC 1–1 Orlando City SC D

D.C. United SC Form

2023-04-22 Orlando City SC 1–3 D.C. United SC W 2023-04-15 Montreal Impact FC 0–1 D.C. United SC W 2023-04-08 D.C. United SC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC L 2023-04-02 Chicago Fire FC 0–0 D.C. United SC D 2023-03-25 D.C. United SC 1–2 New England Revolution L 2023-03-18 New York City FC 3–2 D.C. United SC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.25 D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Orlando City SC28% Draw24% D.C. United SC48%
Actual: D.C. United SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Orlando City SC or Draw
52%
Draw or D.C. United SC
72%
Orlando City SC or D.C. United SC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Orlando City SC22% Draw38% D.C. United SC40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 4
3.6%
0 – 0
3.5%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC

Handicap Orlando City SC covers Push D.C. United SC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 13% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 20% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 16% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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