D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati prediction, odds, MLS Cup Wildcard Round picks [10/24/2026]

D.C. United will face Cincinnati in the MLS Cup Wildcard Round at Audi Field on Saturday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.

Dimers' proven MLS model projects Cincinnati as the most likely winner in this D.C. United vs. Cincinnati prediction.

This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.

D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLS matchup between D.C. United and Cincinnati, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently indicates a 37.7% chance of D.C. United winning, a 40.8% chance for Cincinnati, and a 21.4% chance of a draw. Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 74.1% chance of going over., according to our model.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Cincinnati +133, D.C. United +190
• Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-270/+257)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet for MLS Cup Wildcard Round

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: D.C. United @ +190 via Novig
• Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -270 via Novig

According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is D.C. United to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Correct score projections

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

• D.C. United 1-1 Cincinnati (8.2% probability)
• D.C. United 1-2 Cincinnati (7.9%)
• D.C. United 2-1 Cincinnati (7.5%)

These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's MLS game between D.C. United and Cincinnati in MLS at Audi Field is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati
• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT
• Venue: Audi Field

Conclusion

According to our computer model, D.C. United has a 37.7% win probability on Saturday, Cincinnati has a 40.8% win probability, and there is a 21.4% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLS prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.