Philadelphia Union 1-1 Cruz Azul

Current streaks

Recent form

Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union's recent form shows a strong resurgence after a brief slump. They are currently on a three-game winning streak across all competitions, including an impressive 5-1 victory over New England Revolution, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. This run of wins comes after a challenging period where they suffered two losses and a draw. The team's defensive performance has been noteworthy, with three clean sheets in their last six matches. Their goal-scoring ability has also improved significantly, netting 10 goals in the last six games, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting exciting, high-scoring encounters for fans. Despite the earlier setbacks, including an unexpected 3-0 loss to Pennsylvania Classics in the NPSL, the Union appears to have regained their momentum and are showing promising form.

Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul has been in impressive form recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. The team has been particularly strong defensively, maintaining five clean sheets and conceding only one goal during this period. Their offensive performance has also been noteworthy, scoring 10 goals in six games, including a high-scoring 4-0 victory against Monterrey. Cruz Azul enjoyed a four-game winning streak before drawing their two most recent matches. The team's goal difference of +9 over these six games is remarkable, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the field. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring games despite their offensive capabilities.

Recent home/away form

Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union's recent home form shows a strong upward trend, with the team currently on a three-game winning streak. This run includes an impressive high-scoring victory against New England Revolution, where they netted five goals in a 5-1 triumph. Their defensive performance has been particularly noteworthy, with four clean sheets in the last six matches, contributing to a positive goal difference of +7. The team's goal-scoring has improved dramatically in their last two Major League Soccer games, scoring eight goals combined. However, their form was less consistent earlier in the period, with two consecutive 0-0 draws and a surprising loss to Electric City Shock in the NPSL. Overall, the Union's home form appears to be gathering momentum, especially in terms of their attacking output in recent matches.

Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul has demonstrated impressive away form recently, with a notable run of three consecutive wins prior to their most recent two matches. Their defensive prowess is particularly striking, having kept clean sheets in five out of their last six away games and conceding only one goal during this period. The team's offensive capabilities were on full display in their high-scoring 4-0 victory against Monterrey, which stands out as their most dominant performance. Despite a slight dip in form with a loss and a draw in their two most recent away fixtures, Cruz Azul's overall away record remains strong, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches. The team's ability to keep matches low-scoring is evident, with 83% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals.