DC United vs New England Revolution
Yusuf's hat-trick sinks DC United
New England Revolution's striker lights up the pitch with a clinical treble.
A. Yusuf was the star of the show, netting all three goals for New England Revolution, including a brace before half-time and a decisive strike after the break. DC United were left scoreless and outplayed in a comprehensive 3-0 defeat. This result was a clear upset, defying Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win.
Outcome probability
As the regular season rolls on, DC United and New England Revolution prepare to face off in what promises to be an entertaining encounter. Both teams have shown attacking intent this season, but the prediction leans heavily towards a home victory with plenty of goals.
Match factors
Baribo's scoring form vs New England's defense
Baribo's 11 goals this season and 5 in last 5 matches give DC United a strong attacking edge
Kurokawa's creative influence at home
Kurokawa leads DC United with 4 assists and 2 in last 5, boosting home attacking chances
New England's recent scoring inconsistency
Despite 7 goals from Gil, New England has scored in 4 of last 5 but conceded in all, indicating defensive vulnerability
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries or outs, so all key players remain available, maintaining team strength
The context
Historically, New England Revolution have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 12 of the 20 meetings compared to DC United's 4 victories. Matches between these sides tend to be lively affairs, averaging over three goals per game, which sets the stage for an open contest this time around.
Key insights
T. Baribo
DC United
Baribo's 11 goals this season and 5 in last 5 matches give DC United a strong attacking edge.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals in 15 appearances, 5 goals last 5 games
K. Kurokawa
DC United
Kurokawa leads DC United with 4 assists, including 2 in the last 5 games, boosting home attacking chances.
Major League Soccer 26/274 assists in 18 appearances, 2 assists last 5 games
Carles Gil
New England Revolution
Gil's 7 goals make him the top scorer for New England, but recent defensive issues may limit his impact.
Major League Soccer 26/277 goals in 18 appearances, 2 goals last 5 games
Analysis
DC United's attacking prowess is spearheaded by T. Baribo, who boasts 11 goals this season and has been in scintillating form with five goals in his last five matches. His consistency both home and away gives DC United a clear edge. Additionally, K. Kurokawa's creativity from defence, with four assists including two recently, adds to their offensive threat. On the other side, New England's Carles Gil remains their top scorer with seven goals, but the team has shown some defensive frailties, conceding in four of their last five games. The combination of DC United's attacking momentum and New England's defensive lapses suggests a high-scoring game favouring the home side.
Key facts
- 1.New England Revolution have won 12 of 20 meetings against DC United, who have won 4.
- 2.Head-to-head matches average 3.1 goals, supporting a high-scoring prediction.
- 3.T. Baribo leads DC United with 11 goals in 15 games, including 5 in the last 5 matches.
- 4.K. Kurokawa has provided 4 assists this season, with 2 in the last 5 games.
- 5.Carles Gil is New England's top scorer with 7 goals in 18 appearances.
- 6.DC United are predicted to lead 1-0 at halftime and win 3-1 overall.
- 7.The match is expected to feature 4 total cards, indicating some competitive edge.
Prediction
We expect DC United to take an early lead, reflected in the predicted 1-0 halftime score, before extending their advantage to a 3-1 final result. The forecast includes a total of four cards, indicating a competitive but controlled match. Given the attacking talents on display and recent form, DC United should comfortably secure the three points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — DC United
Away — New England Revolution
The verdict
In summary, DC United's strong home form and key players in fine scoring and assisting form make them the clear favourites to win this encounter 3-1. New England Revolution will need to tighten up defensively if they are to avoid a disappointing defeat.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Raines
Yellow Card
Yusuf
Assist: Miller
Dozzell
Yellow Card
Polster
Yellow Card
Yusuf
Assist: Harrison
Nealis
Hopkins
Yusuf
Assist: Harrison
Nono
Munteanu
Turgeman
Polster
Harrison
Gil
Miller
Dozzell
Match Statistics
DC United
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1S. JohnsonG
- 2K. NonoM
- 3L. BartlettD
- 4M. PeltolaM
- 5S. HeftiD
- 6K. KurokawaD
- 9T. BariboF
- 11L. MunteanuF
- 13S. NealisD
- 21A. DozzellM
- 25J. HopkinsM
Substitutes
- 8J. StroudM
- 22N. OrdazF
- 23B. ServaniaM
- 26A. BonoG
- 27Nikola MarkovicD
- 32O. AvilezF
- 77Hosei KijimaM
New England Revolution
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2M. FofanaD
- 8M. PolsterD
- 10Carles GilM
- 11J. HarrisonF
- 21B. RainesM
- 22E. KohlerD
- 23W. SandsD
- 25P. MillerF
- 30M. TurnerG
- 80A. YusufM
- 99D. TurgemanF
Substitutes
- 4T. BeasonD
- 7G. YowF
- 14J. YueillM
- 15C. BakerD
- 17Marcos Zambrano-DelgadoF
- 27W. HarrisF
- 33D. ParisianG
- 65J. SiqueiraF
- 77D. FagundezM
DC United
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matti Peltola | M | 77 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jackson Hopkins | M | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Sean Johnson | G | 77 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Louis Munteanu | F | 68 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Keisuke Kurokawa | D | 77 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Silvan Hefti | D | 77 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kimito Nono | M | 68 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Lucas Bartlett(C) | D | 77 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Andre Dozzell | M | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tai Baribo | F | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Sean Nealis | D | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jared Stroud | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oscar Avilez | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Bono | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brandon Servania | M | 32 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hosei Kijima | M | 9 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Nathan Ordaz | F | 32 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Nikola Markovic | D | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
New England Revolution
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhassan Yusuf | M | 77 | 9.9 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| Jack Harrison | F | 77 | 8.3 | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 2/6 |
| Mamadou Fofana | D | 77 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matt Turner | G | 77 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethan Kohler | D | 77 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brooklyn Raines | M | 77 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Peyton Miller | F | 77 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| William Sands | D | 77 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Carles Gil(C) | M | 77 | 6.7 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0/3 |
| Matt Polster | D | 77 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Dor Turgeman | F | 77 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Griffin Yow | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Fagúndez | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jackson Yueill | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilson Harris | F | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tanner Beason | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cody Baker | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcos Zambrano | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Donovan Parisian | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Judah Siqueira | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |