Match Summary:

Separated by a whopping 11 points in the Eastern Conference standings, Orlando City look to avenge their two previous one goal losses (1-0, 2-1) to DC United on April 3 and May 13. DC United scoring late through a Luis Silva free kick in game one and a goal each for Kofi Opare and Chris Rolfe in game two made all the difference against the Lions in the second half. DC United look to build off their lead in battling for the MLS Supporters Shield trophy, in which the Seattle Sounders are edging closer in the Western Conference with one game less played. Orlando City captain and soccer legend Kaka looks to reiterate the recent form of the club, silencing out critics of his MLS leading salary.

Location: Orlando Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida.

Referees: Jose Carlos Rivero will be aided by Craig Lowry, Brian Poeschel, and Marcos de Oliveira.

Match News:

Orlando City are riding a four game undefeated streak, beating the Chicago Fire 3-2 last week. They became the fourth team ever in MLS history to benefit from two own goals in a single match.

Cyle Larin, the first overall pick in the draft by Orlando City, continues his campaign in leading all rookies with five goals so far in league play. Four of his goals are in his last six games, with the added goal to the own goals in the Orlando City win versus the Chicago Fire.

The Sebastian Giovinco led Toronto FC ended 16 game home undefeated streak of DC United with a 2-1 win. This also broke the 20 game undefeated streak playing at home in all competitions.

Possible DC United XI (4-4-2): Hamid; Franklin, Birnbaum, Boswell, Kemp; DeLeon, Kitchen, Arnaud, Rolfe; Pontius, Arrieta.

Possible Orlando City SC XI (4-2-3-1): Ricketts; Ramos, Collin, Hines, Boden; Okugo, Higuita; Avila, Kaka, Shea; Larin.

Match Facts (WhoScored.com):

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of DC United's last 8 away games in Major League Soccer.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Orlando City's last 6 games in Major League Soccer.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in DC United's last 3games in Major League Soccer.

Orlando City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches in Major League Soccer.

Prediction:

Orlando City have not been the best MLS club at home this season. Even though averaging sublime attendance averages, Orlando City needs to capitalize off their own unbeaten streak and give their fans a significant win to drop the season series to 2-1 (still in favor of DC United). Although DC United is very disciplined on the pitch, they are suffering from an inconsistent run of form recently.

DC United is also weak at defending along the wing, which could benefit Orlando City in Brek Shea and Eric Avila. Even though the statistics may seek otherwise, DC United have bounced back when dropping off in form this season.

Prediction of Final: DC United 2-2 Orlando City