Dc United vs New York Red Bulls Picks and Predictions May 24th 2025

Red Bulls Still Chasing First Road Win in Rematch With D.C. United

The New York Red Bulls will get another shot at D.C. United on Saturday night, hoping to reverse the result from their April clash and, more importantly, finally pick up their first road win of the season. The Eastern Conference rivals will meet once again in Washington, where D.C. United is aiming for a season sweep — and the Red Bulls are chasing redemption.

Familiar Foes Meet Again

In their first meeting of 2024, Joao Peglow starred with a brace to lift D.C. United to a 2-1 road win in New Jersey. But the victory came at a cost: Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke exited the match early due to an ankle injury. While Benteke has since returned, he remains banged up, though he continues to lead D.C. with six goals and one assist this season.

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Both clubs head into Saturday’s matchup following dramatic midweek wins in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup — each advancing via penalty shootout.

High Drama in the Open Cup

D.C. United and Charlotte FC delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw on Wednesday, before third-string goalkeeper Jordan Farr stepped up in the shootout. Subbed in for penalties, Farr stopped four of five attempts in a heroic performance.

“To save four out of five is truly special.”
— Troy Lesesne, D.C. United Head Coach

Not to be outdone, the Red Bulls earned their own PK win after a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Noah Eile, Daniel Edelman, and Emil Forsberg all converted their attempts, while AJ Marcucci made the decisive save on Pedrinho to secure a 4-3 shootout victory.

“It just showed what we can do, our resilience and everything.”
— AJ Marcucci, New York Red Bulls Goalkeeper

The Red Bulls will be hoping to channel that resilience into a regular-season result — especially as they continue to search for that elusive first road win.

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Road Woes Continue for New York

Despite solid performances at home, the Red Bulls are winless in seven road matches this season (0-5-2). That stat looms large as they visit a D.C. United team that’s already beaten them once this year and boasts momentum from their recent cup success.

Choupo-Moting, who scored in the April fixture, remains a bright spot with a team-high seven goals. He’ll be key to breaking down a D.C. defense that’s shown vulnerability but also found a savior in goal when it mattered most.

Fans and bettors tracking MLS soccer picks and odds will be keeping a close eye on whether the Red Bulls’ road form finally improves — or if D.C. United continues to assert dominance at home.