D.C. United vs Montreal Impact Match analysis and Prediction

Two teams at the opposite side of Eastern Conference standings go face to face as D.C. United host Montreal Impactin Sunday’s forthcoming MLS meeting at Audi Field. Kickoff set for July 23, 2022 17:00 EAT.

The home side sit at the bottom of the table with 18 points from the 19 games played. They’ve recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses. They’ve failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 6 of their previous 6 matches, letting in 18 goals on the way.

D.C. United will be looking for an improved result here following a 2-0 MLS defeat last time out to Minnesota United.In that match, D.C. United had 53% possession, 5shots with 0 on target. Minnesota United had 17 shots with 6 on target and goals scored by Emanuel Reynoso (13′, 50′).

The visitorsare currently in the fourth position on the table with 32 points from the 20 games played. They’ve recorded 10 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses. In 5 of their last 6 fixtures, at least three goals have gone in, with an average of 3 goals securing only 1 for themselves.

Wilfried Nancy’s men will hope for an improved result following on from a 1-0 MLS win to beat Toronto FC in their previous outing.In that game, Montreal Impact had 64% possession, 19 shots with 5 on target. Toronto FC got 7 shots with 4 on target and a goal scored by Lukas MacNaughton (69′ Own goal).

D.C. United vs Montreal Impacthead to head

There have been 28 encounters between these two teams since 2012; D.C. United has 8 victories while Montreal Impact managed 12 victories and 8 games ended all square.

• DC United 2-1 Montreal 09/08/21             
• Montreal 0-0 DC United 24/06/21
• DC United 2-3 Montreal 08/11/20                             
• Montreal 1-0 DC United 22/07/20
• DC United 1-3 Montreal 28/01/20            

Home

• Minnesota 2-0 DC United
• DC United 2-2 Columbus
• Philadelphia 7-0 DC United
• Orlando 3-5 DC United
• DC United 1-3 Nashville

Away

• Montreal 1-0 Toronto
• Montreal 1-2 Kansas City
• LA Galaxy 4-0 Montreal
• Seattle 1-2 Montreal
• Montreal 2-1 Charlotte

D.C. United team news

Wayne Rooney will miss the services of Bill Hamid, Adrien Pérez, Andy Nájar and Brad Smith due to injuries.

Montreal Impact team news

Wilfried Nancy will have a fully fit squad ahead of this match.

Prediction and Odds

• D.C. United win
• Both teams to score
• Goals over 2.5