DC UnitedhostNew York City FCin the opening round of the new 2021 MLS season today, April 17, 2021,at 8:00 PM (ET). Here, you willfind everythingthere is to know about this excitingsoccermatch,such as predictions, odds, storylines,and how to watch or live stream the game.
This will be their 15th MLS meeting. New York City FCare the better side in head-to-head games, winning seven games; DC Unitedhave emerged victorious fourtimes so far, and the remaining three games haveended in a draw.
Their most recent gamewas played on October 8, 2020, when New York cruised past DC with a final result of 4-1. It promises to be an even moreexciting clash as they meetin the2021 MLS season.
DC United vs New York City FC: Match Information
Date:Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Location:Audi Field, Washington
DC United vs New York City FC: Times by State in the US
ET:8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM
DC United vs New York City FC: Storylines
DC Unitedfinished the 2020 season in 13thplace of the Eastern Conferencewith 21points in 23games. Meanwhile, New York City FC ended eight places above them, in the fifth position with 39points in 23fixtures.NYCFCqualified for the2020 MLS Cup Playoffs but they lost to Orlando City in theFirst round.
The Washington side featured in four club friendlies prior to the startof the 2021 MLS season on April 16. They won only once, in addition to two losses and a draw. On the other hand, New York wonfour friendlies and lost only in one.
These opponents have a 20-year-longhistory of clashes as their firstonedates back to August 13, 2015,and it ended in a 3-1 win for New York City FC.Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see who gets to go home with the first three points in Round 1.
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free DC United vs New York City FC in the U.S.
The 2021MLS Round 1 gamebetween DC United andNew York City FC,to be played today, at the Audi Field in Washington, will be broadcasted onYES Network,ESPN+in the United States.
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DC United vs New York City FC: Predictions And Odds
All odds are in favorof the New York City FC. FanDuel see them as the firm favorites to claim their first win this seasonand theyhavegiventhem -125odds. The home side DC United, meanwhile, have+300odds, while a tie would result in a +260payout.
| FanDuel | |
| DC United | +300 |
| Tie | +260 |
| New York City FC | -125 |
* Odds via FanDuel
