New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United Prediction: RBNY Aims to Handle Business at Home

• The New York Red Bulls currently sit ninth overall in the Eastern Conference with 12 points accumulated 

• D.C. United have lost four straight, which has seen them plummet to 13th place in the east

Saturday evening the New York Red Bulls welcomes D.C. United to Sports Illustrated Stadium in matchday nine of the MLS campaign. Both sets of teams are known as the MLS originals since they are part of the founding members in the league's inaugural season in 1996, making this encounter a rival matchup.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United.

New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United betting Odds for Saturday, April 19

Saturday's tilt has the home team pegged by the books as favourites to collect all three points in the moneyline 3-way market. RBNY are listed at -110 to secure the win while DCU are priced at +310 to pull off the upset. If both teams are level after the final whistle, the draw is penned down at +240.

New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United Odds

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New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United Betting Prediction

New York Red Bulls Preview

Last Saturday, Sandro Schwarz’s men escaped Orlando with a point, finishing their affair in a scoreless draw. Inside the 90-minute frame, RBNY didn’t create much up on attack, finishing with nine shots toward the goal while giving no real scare to the opposing keeper with their xG 0.53. 

The ex-Bayern Munich product, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting had adapted quite well to his new surroundings in his MLS debut season. The 36-year-old forward has started all eight games, finding the back of the net on three occasions. Two of his three markers have come by the way from the penalty spot. 

Co-sharing the team lead in the goals department with Choupo-Moting, is the dependable veteran Emil Forsberg. The nifty midfielder has been accurate when he gets the ball off his foot as his three goals come off from five shots that hit the target. Last term was Forsberg’s first year in MLS, which saw him catalogue 10 goals and four assists. 

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Troy Lesesne’s lads put in a solid effort last weekend but still came up short in a 1-0 setback against FC Cincinnati. With the stumbling block, DCU has gone winless in their previous five contests. 

Without question, the potent striker on this squad is Christian Benteke. Last year’s Golden Boot winner saw him amass 23 goals in 30 appearances. This season the 34-year-old is showing no evidence of diminishing play as he has cataloged five goals in eight outings. 

Leading the club in assists so far in 2025 is this winter's signing Peglow. The attacking winger has gathered two assists in six outings. The player has the potential to become an integral part of this lineup with high-pressing skills. Peglow was a member of Brazil’s squad when he helped capture the U-17 FIFA World Cup title in 2019.

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New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United - My Pick

• New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United pick: New York Red Bulls moneyline 3-way (-110) at bet365

Despite sitting in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference table, RBNY are only three points back from third place. The standings are congested early on and for the hosts to keep up with the elites in the East, this is a match they must leave with a maximum result. Historically the Red Bulls have won the head-to-head battle against DCU, winning in 11 instances out of their last 21 fixtures played at Sports Illustrated Stadium. In three road tilts for DCU in 2025, not only are they winless but they have struggled to keep the ball out of their own net as they have conceded 12 road goals, half coming away from their drubbing against San Jose. That said, we feel RBNY are the superior side and are in better form of late compared to their adversary.

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How to Watch New York Red Bulls vs. D.C. United

• When: April 19, 7.30 p.m ET

• Where: Sports Illustrated Stadium

• TV: Apple TV, MLS Season Pass