DC United face New York Red Bulls at Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia on Thursday, Oct 15 at 1:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

DC United come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, DC United face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. New York Red Bulls have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 4–4 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives DC United a slight edge, but New York Red Bulls are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.