Seattle Sounders 1-3 Necaxa

Current streaks

Recent form

Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders have shown impressive form in their recent matches, with a notable streak of four consecutive wins across all competitions before a setback against Los Angeles FC. Their defensive prowess is particularly striking, having kept four clean sheets in their last six games and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. The team's attacking output has been steady, scoring 1.5 goals per game, though 67% of their matches have seen under 2.5 total goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. Their recent 3-0 loss to LAFC stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise strong run, where they've outscored opponents 9-4 over the six-game stretch. The Sounders have also demonstrated versatility by securing victories in multiple competitions, including Major League Soccer, the US Open Cup, and most recently, the Leagues Cup.

Necaxa

Necaxa's recent form has been concerning, with only one win in their last six matches. They are currently on a three-game winless streak, including two consecutive losses. The team has struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these games and conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match. Their offensive output has been inconsistent, with a notable 4-1 victory against Puebla standing out as their highest-scoring game. However, this was an anomaly, as Necaxa failed to score in three of their last six matches. The majority of their recent games (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring encounters. Despite these challenges, their ability to score and concede in half of their matches suggests they remain competitive, albeit inconsistent.

Recent home/away form

Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders have been in impressive form at home recently, winning five of their last six matches and maintaining a four-game winning streak before a surprising 3-0 loss to Los Angeles FC. Their home performances have been characterized by solid defense, with three clean sheets in their last four games, and consistent scoring, averaging 1.83 goals per game. The Sounders have been particularly strong in close matches, winning three games by a 2-0 scoreline and edging out Chicago Fire and FC Dallas in tighter contests. The match against FC Dallas stands out as the highest-scoring game in this stretch, ending in a 3-2 victory for the Sounders. Overall, their home form demonstrates a balance between offensive prowess and defensive stability, making them a formidable opponent on their own turf.

Necaxa

Necaxa's recent away form has been struggling, with only one win in their last six matches. The team is currently on a three-game losing streak on the road, indicating a difficult period for their away performances. Their defense has been particularly vulnerable, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches. The highest-scoring game in this stretch was a 5-2 loss to Tigres UANL, which significantly contributed to their negative goal difference of -5. Despite their defensive woes, Necaxa has managed to score in 67% of these away games, maintaining an average of 1.17 goals scored per game. However, their overall goal difference and win-loss record suggest they are facing considerable challenges in their away fixtures.