D.C. United SC (1-1-2) travel to face off against St. Louis City SC (1-0-3) on Sunday, March 24th. This match will be played at Citypark in St. Louis, MO. Both D.C. United SC and St. Louis City SC will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.
D.C. United SC vs St. Louis City SC
D.C. United SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
D.C. United SC will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF. This match took place on their home pitch, and even though they lost, they had a money line payout of -112. The four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Jared Stroud was the only player for D.C. United SC to score, doing so on his two shots on goal and four total shot attempts. His goal came unassisted, and as a club, D.C. United SC took seven shots on goal and 15 shots overall.
On the defensive end, D.C. United SC allowed three goals on Inter Miami CF’s seven total shots on goal. Alex Bono made four saves on the day, and as a defensive unit, D.C. United SC intercepted 11 passes and finished with one block.
Through four matches, D.C. United SC has a record of 1-1-2, which has them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. They have yet to win on the road, going 0-0-2. Over their last three matches, they are 0-1-2. On the season, they have been favored twice, going 1-1 in those matches. Next up, they will take on CF Montréal at home on Saturday, March 30th. In the standings, they are just one point behind the Colorado Rapids SC and St. Louis City SC.
St. Louis City SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
St. Louis City SC went on the road in their last match, taking on the Los Angeles Galaxy. The two teams combined for six goals, and St. Louis City SC played to a draw. The over/under line heading into the match was 3.5 goals, and the payout for the draw was +335.
Offensively, St. Louis City SC scored on two of their five shots on goal. They took a total of 19 shots, and one of their goals was an own goal for the Galaxy. Tomáš Ostrák and Joakim Nilsson were the two offensive players to score for St. Louis City SC.
On the defensive end, St. Louis City SC allowed a total of eight shots on goal, with Roman Bürki making six saves. Overall, the defense intercepted nine passes and finished with six blocked shots.
St. Louis City SC’s Last Match
| Club | Result | Money Line |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Tie | +335 |
| Over/Under Line | Match Result | Goal Count |
| 3.5 | Over | 6 |
Through four matches, St. Louis City SC has a record of 1-0-3, putting them in 5th place in the Western Conference. They have drawn their last two matches, with their last win coming on March 3rd vs. New York City FC. Overall, they have played two matches on the road, going 0-0-2, and one match at home, going 1-0-1. After this match vs. D.C. United SC, they will hit the road to take on Real Salt Lake on March 31st. In the standings, they are tied with Sporting Kansas City with six points, but Sporting Kansas City holds the tiebreaker.
D.C. United SC Offense Breakdown
Christian Benteke has been the top scorer for D.C. United SC this season, finding the back of the net three times, which is good for fifth in MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 10th in the league. Mateusz Klich is second on the team in assists, and his one assist is 33rd in MLS. This season, D.C. United SC is 12th in MLS in goals scored, averaging 1.5 per match. They are also third in shots on goal and first in corner kicks. Their passing percentage of 75.4% is 26th in the league.
St. Louis City SC Offense Breakdown
St. Louis City SC has been an average offensive team this season, ranking 9th in goals scored and 11th in shots on goal. They have been led by Célio Martins, who is 24th in MLS in goals scored and 19th in shots on goal. He has scored two goals this season, which is tops on the team. Overall, St. Louis City SC is 29th in the league in passing percentage, but they have been able to generate a good number of corner kicks, ranking 8th in MLS.
D.C. United SC Defense Breakdown
Despite giving up three goals to Inter Miami CF, D.C. United SC’s defense has been solid to start the season. They are currently 16th in goals allowed per match (1.5), but they have faced some tough offenses, including Inter Miami CF, who is currently 1st in scoring. Alex Bono is 12th in clean sheets (1) and 7th in saves (16). Overall, D.C. United SC’s defense is 1st in blocked shots and 5th in interceptions.
St. Louis City SC Defense Breakdown
St. Louis City SC’s defense has struggled early on this season, as they are currently 20th in goals allowed per match at 1.5. They will be facing a D.C. United offense that is 12th in scoring. Keeper Roman Bürki is 22nd in saves and has one clean sheet this season. Over their last four matches, they have given up an average of 1.5 goals per match. They have given up three goals to the Los Angeles Galaxy and two goals to Austin FC.
D.C. United SC vs St. Louis City SC Prediction
Coming into this match, D.C. United is 3rd in the MLS in shots on goal and we have them getting off three shots on goal compared to zero for St. Louis City SC. Our prediction is for D.C. United’s Christian Benteke to score the only goal of the match. Taking D.C. United on the money line is offering a payout of +235.
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Last updated:March 21, 2024 D.C. United SC, St. Louis City SC