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Sep 5, 2022 at 12.30am UK at RFK Stadium
DC United
0 - 0
Colorado

Birnbaum (57')
FT

Zardes (74'), Rubio (84'), Beitashour (90+5')

Preview: DC United vs. Colorado Rapids - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between DC United and Colorado Rapids, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

DC United brought an end to their six-game winless run in midweek when they defeated New York City, and they will now have the chance to continue that form when they welcome Colorado Rapids.

The visitors are without a victory in their previous five matches, which sets up a game between two sides low on confidence.


Match preview

DC United boss Wayne Rooney on August 20, 2022© Reuters

Wayne Rooney's men were finally able to snap their streak without a win in midweek after a 2-1 victory over New York City, which they are now keen to repeat.

Ola Kamara and Steve Birnbaum got themselves on the scoresheet to secure that result, but it was not enough to lift them off the foot of the table.

DC United are six points behind Chicago Fire right now, and that is a gap that they will be confident of being able to close, especially fresh off a win.

The Black-and-Red have been slightly stronger at home throughout this season, which is another positive aspect they have heading into this game.

However, they also have the worst goal difference of any time in the MLS this season, which is a cause for concern that Rooney must address.

Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser on August 20, 2022© Reuters

Even though a lot of the attention has been on the hosts when it comes to poor form as of late, Colorado Rapids have been putting together a run that they will want to forget as of late as well.

The visitors have failed to win in their previous five outings in the MLS, and that is a run that has seen the squad lose three times.

Their previous two matches have both ended in defeats, and they have been heavy ones at that, conceding a total of 10 goals across them.

A 6-0 loss against Philadelphia Union was followed up by a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Nashville SC in midweek, despite the fact it was 1-1 at halftime following Gyasi Zardes' goal.

The recent performances have left Robin Fraser with plenty to think about, with the Colorado Rapids boss keen to not see his team dragged further down the table.

DC United Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • W

Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer form:
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • L


Team News

DC United manager Wayne Rooney on August 13, 2022© Reuters

Christian Benteke made his debut for DC United in midweek after appearing from the bench, and the former Crystal Palace striker could be used from the start this time around.

However, after Rooney's team were able to pick up a victory in midweek the ex-Derby County boss may opt to make no changes and stick with the winning mentality.

Gustavo Vallecilla will now be available to the visitors once again after serving his suspension in midweek, and he could be slotted straight back into the team this time around.

Aboubacar Keita and Oliver Larraz are two players that Colorado will be without though, as both men are dealing with knee issues at the moment.

DC United possible starting lineup:
Ochoa; Odoi-Atsem, Pines, Birnbaum, Najar; Rodriguez, Canouse, Palsson, Durkin; Benteke Kamara

Colorado Rapids possible starting lineup:
Yarbrough; Rosenberry, Abubakar, Wilson, Esteves; Acosta, Warner; Lewis, Gutierrez, Barrios; Zardes


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We say: DC United 1-0 Colorado Rapids

Both of these teams have been struggling for form as of late, but after DC United secured a victory in their most recent outing this could provide the perfect game for them to repeat the feat.

Wayne Rooney will be confident that his team can go and push for a consecutive win, especially with the home crowd advantage.


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1Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia30179463214260
2CF MontrealMontreal2916495345852
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4New York City FCNY City291361050371345
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10Toronto3097144753-634
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14DC United2975173259-2726

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia30179463214260
2CF MontrealMontreal2916495345852
3New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls3013894536947
4New York City FCNY City291361050371345
5Orlando City28126103540-542
6Columbus Crew2891363731640
7New England RevolutionNew England2991194242038
8FC CincinnatiCincinnati2891184748-138
9Inter MiamiInter Miami28106123546-1136
10Toronto3097144753-634
11Atlanta UnitedAtlanta2989124148-733
12Chicago Fire2988132838-1032
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