DC United 8/11 to score over 1.5 goals against New York City in Sunday’s MLS contest

Competition: MLS

Market: DC United win

Odds: 8/11 @ Bet 365

Looking to extend their buffer at the top of the Eastern Conference, DC United will host New York City at Audi Field on Sunday night.

Starting with the hosts, enjoying a very bright start to the new MLS campaign, DC United have their sights firmly set on winning the Eastern Conference outright this year. In their opening seven games this season, they have recorded four victories, two draws and just one defeat, scoring 12 and conceding seven in return. Holding a one-point buffer at the top of the table, the Red and Blacks also hold the best-attacking record in the division. As for their recent run of results, DC have now won three of their last five outings and have also scored two or more goals in each of their wins this year.

As for the visitors, still struggling to pick up maximum points at the start of the season, New York are enduring a battle at the foot of the Eastern Conference. In their opening six games this year, the Blues are yet to pick up a victory, drawing five and losing the other contest, scoring seven and conceding 11 in return. Sat down in 11th and holding just a one-point buffer from slipping to the foot of the table, NYCFC also hold the second worse defensive record in the division. As for their recent run of results on the road, Sunday’s visitors have conceded nine goals in their three away contests.

Bet: DC United 8/11 to score over 1.5 goals against New York City in Sunday’s MLS contest @ Bet 365