New York Red Bulls 2-2 Columbus Crew

Current streaks

Recent form

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls have displayed inconsistent form in their recent fixtures, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches. Despite sitting in 7th position in the league table, their goal difference is negative, having conceded 13 goals whilst scoring 11. Their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net. The Red Bulls have struggled defensively, managing only one clean sheet in this period. A particularly notable result was their 5-1 defeat to local rivals New York City FC, whilst they bounced back with an impressive 4-1 away victory against Toronto FC. The team's inability to string together consecutive wins suggests they are struggling to find consistent form, which may be a concern as they look to solidify their position in the league.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with an impressive run of three consecutive wins sandwiched between two losses. Despite their current second-place position in the league, their last six games have been a rollercoaster of results. The Crew have been prolific in front of goal, netting 14 times in six matches, including a particularly high-scoring 4-0 victory against New England Revolution. Their defensive record has been somewhat shaky, conceding 10 goals in the same period. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting they're involved in entertaining, high-scoring affairs. The team's ability to bounce back from defeats is evident, as they've not suffered consecutive losses in this run, which bodes well for their title aspirations.

Recent home/away form

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls have been struggling at home recently, failing to secure a win in their last six matches at Red Bull Arena. They have endured a particularly poor run of form, with three losses and three draws in this period. The team's defensive woes are evident, conceding a concerning 13 goals in these six games, with an average of 2.17 goals conceded per match. A particularly heavy defeat came in their most recent home fixture, where they were thrashed 5-1 by local rivals New York City FC. Despite their difficulties, the Red Bulls have managed to find the back of the net in four of these six matches, though their goal-scoring prowess has been limited to just one goal per game on average. The team have kept only one clean sheet during this stretch, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. With both teams scoring in 67% of these matches and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, Red Bulls' home fixtures have been providing consistent entertainment for neutral spectators, if not for their own supporters.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown impressive form away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last five away matches. Their recent away record includes three wins and two draws, demonstrating their resilience on the road. The Crew have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six away games. Notably, their most recent away match against the New York Red Bulls was a high-scoring affair, ending in a 3-2 victory for Columbus. This match bucked the trend of their typically tighter away games, as half of their last six away fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals scored. The team's ability to score consistently, averaging 1.5 goals per game away from home, whilst maintaining a solid defence, conceding just one goal per game on average, has been crucial to their success on their travels.