NYCFC vs DC United Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare NYCFC vs DC United: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
NYCFC
Home Team
DC United
Away Team
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Performance Radar
Categories Won
NYCFC
Draw
DC United
Statistical Comparison
2W, 3D, 5L
2W, 5D, 3L
12 / 10 matches
17 / 10 matches
15 / 10 matches
21 / 10 matches
-3
-4
2 / 10 matches
2 / 10 matches
4 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
5 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
1W / 5 matches
1W / 5 matches
1W / 5 matches
1W / 5 matches
League Difficulty: 55.0, Opponent Quality: 54.2
League Difficulty: 55.0, Opponent Quality: 54.6
0W / 1 matches
0W / 1 matches
Actual: 1.2 | Diff: -0.02
Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.15
Attack: 36.4, Defense: 45.5, Form: 18.2
Attack: 51.6, Defense: 27.3, Form: 18.2
Goal Timing Analysis
0-15'
16-30'
31-45'
46-60'
61-75'
76-90+'
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Strength of Schedule
Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.
League Difficulty
Opponent Quality
Elite Opponent Record
NYCFC
DC United
Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.
AI Analysis
This is a fascinating matchup between two evenly-matched teams. The raw numbers tell one story, but the opponent quality analysis adds crucial context.
Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 41.0 vs 41.1), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.
DC United holds the attacking edge with 1.7 goals per match versus NYCFC's 1.2, though the gap is not insurmountable.
NYCFC has the defensive edge, conceding 1.5 per match compared to DC United's 2.1.
Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.2 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.
This is a genuine coin-flip. Both teams are remarkably evenly matched across all metrics, and the outcome will likely be decided by the day's form, tactical adjustments, and perhaps a moment of individual brilliance.
In their recent US Major League Soccer match (2026-05-03), DC United prevailed 0-2 against NYCFC. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, DC United achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against NYCFC shows genuine quality and mental strength. NYCFC will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. DC United will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.
Match Simulator
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In H2H (head-to-head) matchups, to eliminate momentary fluctuations and coincidences, we limit our analyses to an optimal depth of exactly 10 matches. Neither less, nor more. This focused approach is our undisputed gold standard, revealing the tactical and psychological supremacy teams hold over each other in its purest form. We do not dwell on the noise of the past; we concentrate on the millimetric precision of current form.
Comparison Summary
This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.
NYCFC
2W 3D 5L · 12 goals scored · 15 conceded
DC United
2W 5D 3L · 17 goals scored · 21 conceded
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