M. Arfsten
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.70
|
3.90
|
4.33
|
| Prob. |
58.8%
|
25.6%
|
23.1%
|
Key points
• The Columbus Crew are in impressive form with three consecutive wins.
• The team has scored 18 goals in their last six matches, averaging 3 goals per game.
• Columbus Crew's high-scoring victories, including a 5-1 win over Los Angeles FC and a 4-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, demonstrate their offensive prowess.
• Their defense has been solid, conceding only 1.17 goals per game on average.
• New York City FC has shown resilience with four draws in their last six matches, but their defense needs improvement.
• NYCFC has an average of 1.33 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent matches.
Current streaks
Columbus Crew
3
0
0
3
0
1
New York City FC
1
0
0
2
0
3
Recent form
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew are currently in impressive form, showcasing a notable streak of three consecutive wins across different competitions. Their recent performances have been characterized by high-scoring affairs, with the team netting an impressive 18 goals in their last six matches, averaging 3 goals per game. Particularly noteworthy is their 5-1 victory over Los Angeles FC and their 4-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, demonstrating their offensive prowess. The Crew's goal-scoring ability is further emphasized by the fact that 83% of their recent games have seen over 2.5 goals. While their attack has been formidable, their defense has also been solid, conceding only 1.17 goals per game on average. This combination of offensive firepower and defensive stability has resulted in a positive goal difference of 11 over the last six matches, indicating a team in strong overall form.
New York City FC
New York City FC's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with a notable resilience in avoiding defeats. The team has managed to secure four draws in their last six matches, demonstrating their ability to hold their ground against various opponents. Their most recent victory against Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup is a positive sign, breaking a five-game winless streak. The high-scoring encounter against FC Cincinnati, which ended in a 4-2 defeat, stands out as particularly entertaining. Despite conceding more goals than they've scored over these six games, NYCFC has been consistently finding the back of the net, with both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. Their goal-scoring average of 1.33 per game suggests a decent offensive output, although their defense might need some tightening, having conceded 1.5 goals per game on average.
Columbus Crew
WDLWWW
W4 D1 L1
18
3
7
1.2
+11
1
4.17
83%
17%
83%
New York City FC
DDDLDW
W1 D4 L1
8
1.3
9
1.5
-1
1
2.83
83%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew are in exceptional form at home, boasting an impressive five-game winning streak and remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. Their offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with the team scoring a remarkable 18 goals in these six games, averaging 3 goals per game. Three of their recent victories were high-scoring affairs, with the Crew netting 4 goals in each game against Sporting Kansas City, Aston Villa, and Toronto FC. Defensively, they've been solid as well, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. The team's overall goal difference of +14 in this period further underscores their dominance at home, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored.
New York City FC
New York City FC's recent away form shows a mix of resilience and inconsistency, with only one win in their last six away games, but impressively avoiding defeat in five of them. The team has been involved in a series of draws, with four consecutive stalemates before their most recent win against Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup. Their defensive record has been somewhat shaky, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, but they've managed to maintain a decent scoring rate of 1.33 goals per game. The standout match in terms of scoring was the 4-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati, which contributed significantly to their total goals average of 2.83 per game. Notably, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, indicating exciting, open games for spectators.
Columbus Crew
WWDWWW
W5 D1 L0
18
3
4
0.7
+14
3
3.67
50%
33%
67%
New York City FC
DDDLDW
W1 D4 L1
8
1.3
9
1.5
-1
1
2.83
83%
50%
50%