DC United can maintain their playoff position in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS) with a victory over New York City FC on Saturday at Audi Field in the US capital.

DC United:

A 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire last weekend propelled the Black and Red into the final playoff spot, just above Atlanta United. DC United has shown significant improvement recently, winning four of their last five regular-season matches, which matches their total wins from the first 23 games of the 2024 season. This resurgence has reignited their hopes of ending a four-year playoff drought. However, they must address their defensive issues, having conceded the third-most goals in MLS this season (56). At home, their form has been inconsistent, winning only one of their last eight league encounters at Audi Field. DC United has struggled to convert early leads into wins, dropping 18 points from seven matches where they scored first. Additionally, they are winless in their three encounters this season against New York-based teams, having earned just one point from those matches.

New York City FC:

New York City FC will look to break their winless streak as they visit Audi Field to face DC United. Despite a 4-2 defeat to Columbus Crew last weekend, the Pigeons remain in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. However, their recent form has been worrying, with a six-match winless run in league play, during which they have dropped eight points after taking the lead on three occasions. Nick Cushing's side has struggled to maintain their composure in the final stages of matches, conceding four late goals in their last two games, including three in stoppage time. NYCFC's position in the top six is under threat, with Charlotte and Orlando City lurking just behind. They entered June with a strong away record but are now on a seven-game winless streak on the road, collecting only three points over that period. The Pigeons have had some success against DC United in recent meetings, winning two of the last three encounters, but their recent record at Audi Field is less impressive, with just one win in their last four visits, the last coming in May 2022.

Prediction:  1-1

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