San Diego vs Columbus Crew

Current streaks

Recent form

San Diego

San Diego have shown impressive form recently, particularly in competitive matches. They are currently on a three-game unbeaten run in Major League Soccer, including two wins and a draw, which has propelled them to second place in the league table. Their most recent outing saw them secure a convincing 3-1 away victory against Real Salt Lake. Notably, San Diego have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 12 times in their last six matches, including a remarkable 6-0 thrashing of New York Red Bulls in a friendly. However, their defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent, with three clean sheets but also two heavy defeats in friendlies. The team's ability to bounce back from these losses with strong performances in league matches demonstrates their resilience and competitive spirit.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The team currently sits in a respectable 3rd position in the league table, having accumulated 7 points from 3 games. Their goal-scoring and defensive records are evenly balanced, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded across these matches, averaging 1.17 per game in both categories. Notably, the Crew have managed two clean sheets during this period. Their most impressive result came in a high-scoring 4-2 victory over Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, whilst they suffered their heaviest defeat in a 3-0 loss to Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions League. Interestingly, the Crew's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and 50% under. The team have shown resilience by bouncing back from their 3-0 defeat to LAFC with a draw and a win in their subsequent matches.

Recent home/away form

San Diego

San Diego's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with the team showing flashes of brilliance amidst some inconsistency. Their most recent match ended in a goalless draw against St. Louis CITY, maintaining their strong defensive record with their second clean sheet in three games. However, the standout performance came in their friendly against New York Red Bulls, where San Diego unleashed an impressive attacking display, thrashing their opponents 6-0. This high-scoring affair significantly boosted their goals scored average to 2.33 per game. Despite a 3-1 loss to New York City FC, San Diego have managed to maintain a positive goal difference of 4, thanks largely to their dominant win over the Red Bulls. With 67% of their recent home matches seeing over 2.5 goals, fans can generally expect exciting, high-scoring encounters when San Diego play at home.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew's recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. Despite their third-place position in the league, their goal difference away from home is negative, having conceded 10 goals whilst scoring only 8. The Crew have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-2 victory against New York Red Bulls. Defensively, they've struggled to keep clean sheets, managing just one in their last six away matches. Interestingly, both teams have scored in half of these games, suggesting that whilst Columbus are finding the net, they're also vulnerable at the back. Their most recent away outing resulted in a heavy 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions League, highlighting the challenges they face on their travels.