DC United vs Charlotte: match statistics
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DC United vs Charlotte: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
DC United plays Charlotte in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Audi Field.
Recent form
DC United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Charlotte has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
DC United scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.54. Charlotte scores 1.80 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of DC United's games and 68% of Charlotte's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 68%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Charlotte has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.35 per game. DC United takes 12.1 shots per game, while Charlotte takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
DC United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Charlotte leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
DC United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Charlotte, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| DC United | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Charlotte is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - DC United · 2.2 pts / game - Charlotte
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Charlotte is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - DC United · 1.8 goals / game - Charlotte
Charlotte is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.54 goals / game - DC United · 1.44 goals / game - Charlotte
DC United scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 games), while Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 games).
Charlotte scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 games), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - DC United
Over / Under - Charlotte
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Charlotte is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - DC United · 1.6 pts / game - Charlotte
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
DC United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Charlotte - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
DC United
Charlotte
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| DC United | Liga | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.79 | 3.20 | • 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 63% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 62% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 21% | • 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 77% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from DC United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Charlotte. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do DC United and Charlotte play?
DC United face Charlotte on September 19, 2026 in MLS at Audi Field. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before DC United vs Charlotte?
DC United score 1.25 goals per game on average and Charlotte 1.80. The MLS average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 58% of DC United's matches and 68% of Charlotte's.
What form are DC United and Charlotte in?
Over the last 5 games DC United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Charlotte 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for DC United vs Charlotte?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.