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FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United prediction, odds, MLS Cup Wildcard Round picks [10/21/2026]
Read Article FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United prediction, odds, MLS picks [9/5/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United predictions for MLS Saturday.
MLS action continues on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET as D.C. United squares off with Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.
Dimers' proven MLS model projects Cincinnati as the most likely winner in this Cincinnati vs. D.C. United prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United prediction and odds
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLS game between Cincinnati and D.C. United, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model suggests a 65.4% chance of Cincinnati winning, a 17.0% chance for D.C. United, and a 17.6% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 73.0% chance of going over, according to our model.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Moneyline: D.C. United +350, Cincinnati -112
- Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-228/+215)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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: Cincinnati @ -112 via Kalshi
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -228 via Kalshi
According to our best MLS bets, the top play to make on this game is Cincinnati to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Correct score projections
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 2-1 Cincinnati win being the most probable:
- Cincinnati 2-1 D.C. United (9.1% probability)
- Cincinnati 3-1 D.C. United (7.7%)
- Cincinnati 2-0 D.C. United (7.3%)
Game info & kickoff details
Saturday's MLS game between Cincinnati and D.C. United in MLS at TQL Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: TQL Stadium
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Cincinnati has a 65.4% win probability on Saturday, D.C. United has a 17.0% win probability, and there is a 17.6% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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