DC United vs FC Dallas: match statistics
DC United vs FC Dallas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
DC United played against FC Dallas in MLS (United States). The game was played on April 4, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
DC United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. FC Dallas has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
DC United scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 0.80. FC Dallas scores 2.00 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 3.06 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of DC United's games and 60% of FC Dallas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 60%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Dallas has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.02 per game. DC United takes 9.2 shots per game, while FC Dallas takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
DC United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. FC Dallas leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
DC United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For FC Dallas, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.06 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Dallas is a slight favorite in this matchup due to an offensive edge: the visitors have scored 10 goals this season versus 4 for DC United and average 15 shots per game compared to the hosts' 11, with 5 shots on target versus 2. The higher xG for the visitors (1.63 vs 1.18) indicates more high-quality chances, and FC Dallas also has a marginally better points average over the last 5 matches (1.6 vs 1.4) and a form line of 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss versus the hosts' 2-1-2. On the other hand, DC United defends relatively well at home — conceding 1.0 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 50% of matches with an xG against of 1.03 — which may limit the visitors’ ability to convert their advantage into a result. Considering the goal differential (10–4), greater number of shots on target (5 vs 2) and higher xG, I assign a slightly higher probability to an FC Dallas win, though I expect a tight contest.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I pick BTTS - Yes; DC United has a seasonal BTTS rate of 75% and seasonal xG_for 1.4, while FC Dallas records seasonal xG_for 1.63 and averages 2.0 goals in the last 5 matches. DC United concedes 2.0 goals per game on average this season and has only 25% clean sheets, increasing the opponent’s scoring likelihood. Despite FC Dallas showing a seasonal BTTS of 0%, their last 5 matches display a 60% BTTS and they have 0% clean sheets this season, so I give greater weight to current form and xG. Both teams register a similar number of on-target shots (4.75 vs 5.0) and opponents allow xG above 1.0 (xG_against 1.05 and 1.2), which confirms chance generation from both sides. Considering these figures and the league BTTS benchmark of 51%, I assess BTTS probability at 70% (Yes) vs 30% (No).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Estimated xG for this match is 1.30 for DC United and 1.34 for FC Dallas, giving a combined value of 2.64 goals. DC United at home average 2.5 goals per game and 75% of their home matches finish Over 1.5 goals, while FC Dallas in the last 5 matches average 2.0 goals and xG 1.63. DC United’s defense concedes 2.0 goals at home on average, and FC Dallas has xG against of 1.2; additionally average shots are 12.75 for DC and 15.0 for Dallas, with shots on target 4.75 vs 5.0, which supports the hypothesis of more goal-scoring situations. With a combined expected total of 2.64 the distribution model yields roughly a 74% probability for Over 1.5 goals, about 49% for Over 2.5 and about 27% for Over 3.5, so the strongest signal is Over 1.5. Therefore I recommend playing the Over line at 1.5 as the safest and statistically justified play — the 2.5 line is nearly even (about 49%/51%), which implies lower value.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I project X/1 (draw at Half-Time, DC United win Full-Time) as the most probable scenario. In DC United’s last five matches, 60% were level at the break, which strongly increases the likelihood of a draw HT. The home side is markedly stronger after the interval: average second-half goals for DC United are 1.75, of which they score on average 1.25 goals after the break; they have earned 8 points in second halves and average 2.0 points per match after the break, winning the second half in 50% of fixtures. The visitors have seasonal finishing issues (seasonal average goals scored 0.0 and shot conversion rate 0.0%) and a season win rate of 0.0%, so their chances of mounting a turnaround are slim. Although xG shows 1.63 for FC Dallas versus 1.4 for DC United, the home side’s conversion (20.0% vs 0.0%) suggests that following a halftime draw the realistic outcome will be a DC United victory.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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 | FC Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.42 |
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.
FC Dallas is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - DC United · 1.6 pts / game - FC Dallas
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.
FC Dallas is 150% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - DC United · 2 goals / game - FC Dallas
DC United is 125% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - DC United · 1.8 goals / game - FC Dallas
DC United scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while FC Dallas keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
FC Dallas scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while DC United keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
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 - FC Dallas
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.
DC United is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - DC United · 1 pts / game - FC Dallas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
DC United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
FC Dallas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
FC Dallas
* 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 | FC Dallas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.60 | 3.06 | ▲ 3.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 61% | • 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 73% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 82% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of DC United vs FC Dallas?
The MLS match finished DC United 0:4 FC Dallas. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before DC United vs FC Dallas?
DC United score 0.80 goals per game on average and FC Dallas 2.00. The MLS average is 3.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 40% of DC United's matches and 60% of FC Dallas's.
What form are DC United and FC Dallas in?
Over the last 5 games DC United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and FC Dallas 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for DC United vs FC Dallas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for DC United vs FC Dallas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.