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Current streaks

Recent form

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati's recent form presents a mixed picture, with some concerning trends despite their strong league position. The team are currently experiencing a notable defensive vulnerability, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per game. Their attacking prowess remains solid, scoring in every match and averaging 1.67 goals per game. Interestingly, all of their recent fixtures have been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals in 100% of the games and both teams finding the net in each encounter. The club endured a concerning three-match losing streak before bouncing back with a win against Philadelphia Union, which might indicate a potential return to form. Despite these defensive challenges, Cincinnati have managed to maintain their third-place position in the league, suggesting resilience in their overall performance.

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable three-match winning streak sandwiched between two defeats. Their offensive prowess has been impressive, scoring 13 goals in their last six matches, averaging 2.17 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 12 goals in the same period. Two particularly high-scoring matches stand out: a convincing 5-1 away victory against local rivals New York Red Bulls, and a heavy 5-1 home defeat to Philadelphia Union. Despite their current 6th position in the league, NYCFC have struggled to keep clean sheets, with their last one coming 13 games ago. The team's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent games and over 2.5 goals occurring in 67% of them.

Recent home/away form

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati's recent home form has been rather inconsistent, with the club currently experiencing a three-match winless streak at their own ground. Their last six home fixtures have yielded just one victory, two draws, and three defeats, indicating a struggle to capitalise on home advantage. Notably, there have been some high-scoring affairs, particularly the 4-1 triumph over CF Montréal and the 4-2 loss to Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup. Despite their third-place position in the league, Cincinnati's defence has been somewhat leaky at home, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game across these six matches. However, they've managed to find the net regularly, scoring in five out of six games, with both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. The tendency for goals is further emphasised by the fact that 67% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

New York City FC

New York City FC's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the team showing both promise and inconsistency on the road. Notably, their most recent away match resulted in a 5-1 victory over local rivals New York Red Bulls, demonstrating their potential for high-scoring performances. This match stands out as particularly impressive, with NYCFC netting five goals away from home. However, their form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six away games. The team have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with their 4-2 loss to Columbus Crew and 2-1 win against Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup showcasing their attacking prowess but also defensive vulnerabilities. NYCFC have failed to keep a clean sheet in these six matches, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, while scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game themselves. The fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these matches indicates that NYCFC's away games tend to be entertaining affairs with goals at both ends.