New York City FC vs Minnesota United

Current streaks

Recent form

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown mixed form in their recent matches, currently sitting 10th in the league with 8 points from 6 games. Their last six outings have produced a balanced record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an even goal difference of 9 scored and 9 conceded. Notably, their most recent match against Atlanta United was a high-scoring affair, ending in a 4-3 defeat. The team's defensive record has been inconsistent, managing only one clean sheet in their last six games. NYCFC have been involved in several close encounters, with 67% of their matches seeing both teams score and the same percentage featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the lack of a clear winning or losing streak, the team have shown resilience in their two recent home victories against New England Revolution and Orlando City.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United have been in fine form recently, sitting comfortably in 4th position with 11 points from their last six matches. The Loons are currently enjoying a five-game unbeaten run, which includes three wins and two draws. Their defensive record has been particularly impressive, with three clean sheets in their last six outings and only conceding an average of one goal per game. The team's resilience was on full display in their thrilling 3-3 draw against Sporting Kansas City, which stands out as the highest-scoring match in this period. While Minnesota United's attack has been steady, averaging 1.5 goals per game, their ability to grind out results is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. This balanced approach has served them well, propelling them towards the upper echelons of the Major League Soccer table.

Recent home/away form

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown impressive home form recently, with a current run of three consecutive wins at Yankee Stadium in competitive matches. Their last six home games have yielded four victories, one draw, and only one defeat, demonstrating their strength on home soil. The team have been particularly potent in attack, scoring 10 goals in these six matches, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. Notably, two of their recent home victories were high-scoring affairs, with NYCFC netting three goals each against FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC. Despite conceding in most matches, their defensive record remains respectable, allowing just one goal per game on average. The team's ability to outscore opponents has been crucial, as evidenced by their positive goal difference of +4 over this period.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent away form has been mixed, with the team struggling to find consistency on the road. The Loons have managed just one win in their last six away matches, drawing twice and losing three times. A particularly notable result was their heavy 6-2 defeat against LA Galaxy in November 2024, which stands out as a high-scoring encounter. Despite their inconsistent away form, Minnesota United have shown resilience in their most recent outings, securing a draw against Sporting Kansas City and a narrow victory over San Jose Earthquakes. The team's defensive record has been a concern, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six away matches, although they did manage one clean sheet during this period. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, suggesting that Minnesota United are capable of finding the net on their travels despite their defensive vulnerabilities.