New York City FC 0-2 Colorado Rapids

Current streaks

Recent form

New York City FC

New York City FC has been in impressive form recently, currently sitting in 6th position in the league with 14 points from 10 games. They are on a three-game winning streak, having defeated Charlotte FC, DC United, and New England Revolution in their last three matches, all with a scoreline of 2-0 or 2-1. Prior to this winning run, they had two consecutive draws against Atlanta United and Inter Miami. Their only loss in the last six games came against FC Cincinnati. NYCFC has been solid defensively, conceding just 4 goals in their last 6 games, keeping 2 clean sheets in the process. Their matches have generally been low-scoring, with 83% of their last 6 games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids have had a mixed run of form in their recent games, with a notable streak of three consecutive wins against FC Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes, and Los Angeles FC. However, this winning run was bookended by defeats to Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati. The Rapids' games have been particularly high-scoring, with five out of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals, resulting in an impressive average of 3.17 total goals per game. Their 3-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes stands out as a dominant performance, while their 3-2 win over Los Angeles FC showcases their ability to come out on top in a closely contested match.

Recent home/away form

New York City FC

New York City FC has been in excellent form at home recently, winning their last three matches at their own stadium. They have also won four of their last six home games, with their only defeat coming against Portland Timbers in early March. The team has been particularly strong defensively, keeping two clean sheets in their last six home matches and conceding just five goals in total, an average of 0.83 goals per game. While their scoring output has been somewhat modest, averaging 1.67 goals per game, they have consistently found ways to secure victories. Notably, their last three home wins have all been by a 2-0 or 2-1 scoreline, suggesting that they are able to grind out results even in tight contests.

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids' recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. They have scored and conceded an equal number of goals (10) during this period, resulting in an average of 3.33 total goals per game. Notably, 83% of their away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in the same percentage of games. The Rapids have only kept one clean sheet in their last six away fixtures. Their most recent away game saw them lose 2-1 to FC Cincinnati, while their biggest defeat came against Portland Timbers, who beat them 4-1. On a positive note, Colorado Rapids secured an impressive 3-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes in their second most recent away match.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between New York City FC and Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer (MLS) are as follows:

- New York City FC has won 3 direct matches.
- Colorado Rapids has not won any matches against New York City FC.
- There have been 3 draws between the two teams.
- The average number of goals per match in their direct encounters is 2.83.
- In matches played at home by New York City FC, on average, there were (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals in (%) of the matches, and Over 2.5 goals in (%) of the matches.
- In away matches played by Colorado Rapids, on average, there were (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals in (%) of the matches, and Over 2.5 goals in (%) of the matches.

These statistics are based on the information provided by sources like AiScore, FcTables, and Sofascore, which cover past matches and actual form leading up to the upcoming match scheduled for May 5, 2024.