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Current streaks

Recent form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding three wins, two draws, and one loss. The team are currently sitting in a respectable 3rd position in the league table with 8 points from 4 games, demonstrating their competitive start to the season. Their attacking prowess was on full display in their 4-2 victory over Chicago Fire, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Defensively, the Crew have managed two clean sheets in their last six matches, although they did suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions League. Their goal-scoring average of 1.33 per game slightly edges their goals conceded per game at 1.17, resulting in a narrow positive goal difference. Interestingly, there's an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, suggesting a certain unpredictability in their game outcomes.

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, currently sitting 7th in the league table with 7 points from 4 games. The team have displayed resilience, bouncing back from a loss and a draw to secure two consecutive victories in their latest Major League Soccer matches. Their goal-scoring record is modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while conceding at the same rate. Interestingly, NYCFC's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. The 3-1 defeat to St. Louis CITY in a friendly stands out as their highest-scoring match in this period. Despite the inconsistency, NYCFC have managed to keep one clean sheet and maintain a goal difference of zero, suggesting a balanced performance overall.

Recent home/away form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have been in impressive form at home, winning four of their last six matches at Lower.com Field. The Crew have been particularly potent in attack, scoring 13 goals in these six games, with an average of 2.17 goals per match. Notably, they've had two high-scoring encounters, thrashing New England Revolution 4-0 and edging out Chicago Fire in a 4-2 thriller. Their defensive record has also been solid, keeping two clean sheets and conceding just one goal per game on average. The team's attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 67% of their home matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite a minor setback with a 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls, Columbus Crew have bounced back strongly, remaining unbeaten in their last three home fixtures across all competitions.

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The team have demonstrated their ability to score consistently, netting 9 goals across these games, averaging 1.5 goals per match. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 7 goals at an average of 1.17 per game, and managing two clean sheets. There's a balanced distribution of high and low-scoring encounters, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Notably, NYCFC enjoyed a brief run of three consecutive wins in friendlies against LA Galaxy, San Diego, and Minnesota United, showcasing their potential for strong away performances. The 3-1 victory over San Diego stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period.