We have an MLS Matchday midweek, with FC Cincinnati taking on D.C. United. There's something special about catching an MLS match during a week packed with global football action, from the Champions League to Europe's top five leagues.

Wednesday’s matchup could turn out to be one of the most evenly contested games in MLS this week. Both teams come into the contest following recent defeats and sit low in the Eastern Conference standings.

However, FC Cincinnati may have a slight edge, as they are still in the playoff hunt.

With that being said, join us for this FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups

• When is the kick-off? Wednesday, October 21st
• What time is kick-off? 7:00 pm ET
• Where is it played? TQL Stadium, Cincinnati

Predicted lineups for the Orange and Blue vs. the Black and Red

FC Cincinnati:

• Goalkeeper: Roman Celentano
• Defenders: Andrei Chirilă, Miles Robinson, Kyle Smith
• Midfielders: Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Gerardo Valenzuela, Evander, Obinna Nwobodo
• Forwards: Ayoub Jabbari, Kévin Denkey

D.C. United

• Goalkeeper: Sean Johnson
• Defenders: Keisuke Kurokawa, Andre Dozzell, Lucas Bartlett, Kimito Nono
• Midfielders: João Peglow, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Nathan Ordaz
• Forwards: Jackson Hopkins, Louis Munteanu

Where to watch FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United

The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:00 pm ET at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

FC Cincinnati:

• OUT: José Martínez (knee)
• OUT: Miles Robinson (leg)}

D.C. United:

• OUT: Hosei Kijima (lower body)
• OUT: Louis Munteanu (lower leg)
• OUT: Gabe Segal (lower leg)

Score Prediction

Neither team is on a good run of form in MLS. FC Cincinnati and D.C. United are struggling in terms of the soccer they display on the field. The truth is, the Orange and Blue have the advantage at the moment because they are in a playoff spot and have better-named players.

However, their star power wasn’t enough against Columbus Crew, as they still came up short. For D.C. United to turn things around, they’ll need to recapture the defensive stability and attacking urgency that defined their strong start to the season.

Score Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2-1 D.C. United