New York City FC is currently in excellent form, sitting in 3rd position in the league with an impressive 29 points from 16 games. They have won five of their last six matches, including a current streak of four consecutive victories. During this six-game period, they have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 13 times at an average of 2.17 goals per game. Their defense has also been solid, conceding just 7 goals (1.17 per game) and keeping one clean sheet. Notably, their most recent match against San Jose Earthquakes saw them score five goals in a dominant 5-1 win, showcasing their attacking prowess. With an average of 3.33 total goals per game and 67% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals, New York City FC's games have been entertaining and high-scoring affairs.
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew's recent form has been impressive in the Major League Soccer, with a run of three consecutive wins against Orlando City, Chicago Fire, and CF Montréal. During this winning streak, they scored an impressive 8 goals while conceding only 2. However, their form has been inconsistent in other competitions, as they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions League. It's worth noting that their games have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last 6 matches featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in 67% of those games. Despite their mixed results, Columbus Crew's attacking prowess has been evident, averaging 2 goals per game in their last 6 matches.
New York City FC has been in excellent form at home recently, as evidenced by their impressive record of five wins and only one loss in their last six home games. The team has been particularly strong in their most recent matches, winning four consecutive home games against San Jose Earthquakes, New York Red Bulls, Charlotte FC, and DC United. During this period, they have scored an impressive 13 goals while conceding only 5, resulting in a goal difference of 8. Notably, their 5-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. With an average of 2.17 goals scored per game and only 0.83 goals conceded, New York City FC has demonstrated their ability to both score and defend effectively on their home turf.
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew's away form has been impressive recently, with a notable run of four consecutive wins in MLS and CONCACAF Champions League matches. During this winning streak, they scored an impressive 11 goals while conceding only three, highlighting their strong attacking performance and solid defense on the road. However, their most recent away match resulted in a 3-0 loss against Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions League, which ended their winning streak. The Crew's away games have been particularly high-scoring, with 67% of their last six away matches featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in 50% of those games.