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D.C. United vs New York City FC Prediction, 9/14/2024 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 9/10/2024

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Game: D.C. United vs New York City FC

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

TV: MLS Season Pass

Audi Field is the location where NYCFC (11-6-10) will compete against D.C. United (8-8-12) on Saturday. The goaltenders who are expected to start are Alex Bono for DC and Luis Barraza for New York City.

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D.C. United has accounted for 72 SVs and also have earned a save rate of 59.1 this season. The team's difference in goals is currently at -13 as a result of 43 goals put in the net and also 56 goals surrendered. On the season, the squad holds an average of 1.14 pts per match (32 points) and also rank 9th in the league with 34 assists. The United are ranked 8th in the category of expected goals having 43.5, and their xGA sit at 39.6. DC has compiled 81 yellow card warnings so far this year in addition to 7 red cards. The United have allowed 56 goals while allowing 2.00 goals per 90 min, and their oppositition have tallied 127 shots on target against them. They have accumulated 2 shut outs, which puts them at a % of 7.1% the year.

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This season, NYCFC has a save percentage of 75.0 (136 SoTA), and are 13th in the league with 39 pts. The Pigeons average 1.44 pts per match while tallying 30 assists and 4 red cards. New York City FC has compiled 40 goals and their xG the year is at 42.4. NYCFC has earned a shut out percentage of 18.5% so far this year and 56 yellow cards. Their goals against/90 minutes is currently at 1.33 in addition to 99 saves, and they have recorded 5 clean sheets. New York City is 14th in the matter of goals given up with 36, and their difference in goals is 4.

The guy defending the goal for DC is Alex Bono. Bono has played for 16,152 mins and has tallied 555 stops thus far in his career. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 1.55 (279 total goals surrendered) and he holds a save % of 69.2. The goalkeeper hailing from the United States has faced 831 shots sent his way in 177 career starting assignments. Bono (71-46-61 mark in his career) has accumulated 35 shutouts, which gives him a 19.8% shutout percentage.

Luis Barraza will be residing in front of the goal for New York City. He has allowed 1.38 goals per 90 minutes while he holds a mark of 8-11-12. Barraza has accumulated 6 shutouts and defended 118 shots tried against him in 2,869 mins throughout his career. So far in his pro soccer career, Barraza has surrendered 44 goals while totaling 75 stops in 31 starts. He is the owner of a save % of 66.1 and his shutout rate is currently 19.4%.

Jared Stroud is one footballer who could help decide the outcome for DC. The forward born in the United States has racked up 31 goals in 11,006 mins played. Stroud has started 127 matches in his career while he scores 0.25 goals per 90 mins. He has totaled 37 assists while earning 3 yellow cards during his pro soccer career.

New York City features a difference maker in Monsef Bakrar, who has been known to frustrate defenses. He has accumulated 1 yellow card during his career and has assisted on a goal 2 times. The forward who is from Algeria has earned 3,660 professional minutes while scoring 15 goals. He is averaging 0.37 goals per 90 minutes and has been a starter in 42 matches during his soccer career.

Who will win tonight's MLS game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take New York City

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