D.C. United are scheduled to host New England Revolution at Audi Field on Thursday 20 August 2026, with kickoff set for 01:30. It is a useful midweek MLS fixture for both sides, especially with the two clubs arriving in different short-term form and with recent head-to-head results also favoring New England.
For D.C. United, the last outing was a 1-1 draw away against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium. New England, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-1 loss away to Toronto FC at BMO Field. That contrast gives the home side a slightly steadier recent result, even if New England have had the upper hand in this matchup more often than not.
Recent head-to-head edge
The matchup history is a clear part of the context here. In 10 H2H matches, New England have 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 wins for D.C. United. The numbers also show New England with 1.9 goals per match to D.C. United's 1.7, along with 6.1 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts compared with D.C. United's 5.6 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.
Possession has also leaned toward New England in the sample provided, with 38.3% listed for one side and 55.6% for the other in the broader recent context. New England have also produced more of the set-piece volume, with 5.7 corners per match in one split and 5.8 corners in another, while D.C. United have 6.2 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them in their recent segment.
Listed lineups and setup
The confirmed D.C. United lineup is listed in a 4-4-2, with Rene Weiler's side featuring Sean Johnson, Silvan Hefti, Sean Nealis, Kimito Nono, Matti Peltola, Andre Dozzell, Jackson Hopkins, Matt Turner, Matt Polster, Ethan Kohler, Mamadou Fofana, Will Sands, Brooklyn Raines, Peyton Miller and Jack Harrison among the named players.
New England Revolution are listed in a 4-3-3, with Tai Baribo, Wilson Harris, Lucas Bartlett, Keisuke Kurokawa, Carles Gil, Dor Turgeman, Luca Langoni, Alhassan Yusuf and others included in the confirmed setup. The shape suggests a more natural attacking width for New England, while D.C. United's 4-4-2 should give them a more compact look through midfield.
The match also carries a straightforward practical question: which team can turn recent form into a result? D.C. United have the home venue and the better last outing, but New England's recent success in this matchup means Audi Field should still expect a competitive contest.
