- Matchup: D.C. United vs Charlotte FC
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Apple TV
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In an exciting clash at Audi Field, Charlotte FC (6-11-7) aims to take on the Black-and-Red (11-7-7) this Saturday. The odds are set with D.C. United at +106 and Charlotte FC at -128, with an over/under of 3 total goals. Anticipated goalkeepers for the match are Sean Johnson for DC and Kristijan Kahlina for Charlotte.
D.C. United has conceded 37 goals this season, averaging 1.54 goals against per 90 minutes, during which opposing teams have registered 118 shots on target. They have achieved 6 clean sheets, boasting a 25.0% shutout rate. This week, D.C. has accumulated 50 yellow cards and 1 red card. The team ranks 23rd in expected goals (xG) at 19.9, while their expected goals against (xGA) stands at 22.9. Currently, they have an average of 1.21 points per match (29 total), placing them at 29th in Major League Soccer with only 17 assists. With 29 goals scored and 37 conceded, their goal differential is -8. D.C. has made a total of 80 saves, holding a save percentage of 68.6% throughout the season.
Charlotte FC maintains an average of 1.6 points per game and has accumulated a total of 35 assists alongside 2 red cards. They have achieved a shutout rate of 20.0% this season while accumulating 51 yellow cards. In terms of goals allowed, they rank 12th with 36 goals conceded, leading to a positive goal differential of 9. This season, Charlotte has a save percentage of 73.7% (137 shots on target faced), landing them in 10th place in MLS with 40 points. They allow 1.44 goals per 90 minutes and have secured 5 clean sheets, while scoring 45 goals with an expected goals tally of 21.2.
Sean Johnson is set to protect D.C.’s net. Over his career, he has played 42,186 minutes, registering 1,413 saves. Johnson has allowed 631 goals, averaging 1.35 goals per 90 minutes, and boasts a save percentage of 69.4%. The U.S.-born goalkeeper has faced 2,035 attempts in 469 starts, achieving 119 clean sheets, resulting in a clean sheet percentage of 25.4%.
For Charlotte, keeper Kristijan Kahlina takes the reins. In his professional journey so far, he has conceded 269 goals while making 536 saves in 266 starts, with a save percentage of 72.7% and a clean sheet rate of 28.9%. Kahlina averages 1.01 goals allowed per 90 minutes, holding a career record of 119 wins, 58 draws, and 89 losses, alongside 77 clean sheets while facing 737 shots over 24,000 minutes.
Tai Baribo is a key player for D.C. United to watch out for. Baribo has made 117 starts in his career, scoring at an impressive rate of 0.67 goals per 90 minutes. The Israeli forward has netted 74 goals across 10,010 minutes of play, contributing 9 assists for a total of 157 points.
On the other hand, Pep Biel is a prominent figure for Charlotte FC that coaches will strategize against. He has garnered 182 points throughout his career, providing 48 assists. The Spanish midfielder has played 17,553 minutes, scoring 67 goals, with an average of 0.34 goals per 90 minutes and participating in 201 career matches.
Who will clinch victory in this match?
Prediction: Bet on D.C. United (-128)
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