New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union

Current streaks

Recent form

New York City FC

New York City FC's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team currently sitting in 11th position in the league. They have experienced a rollercoaster of results in their last six matches, winning two, drawing one, and losing three. The team's defensive vulnerabilities are evident, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, whilst their attack has managed 1.33 goals per game. Notably, their match against Atlanta United was a high-scoring affair, ending in a 4-3 defeat. NYCFC have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six games. The team's matches tend to be entertaining for neutrals, with 67% of their games seeing both teams score and going over 2.5 goals. Despite their current position, NYCFC have shown flashes of form, stringing together back-to-back wins against New England Revolution and Orlando City before their recent dip in results.

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite this inconsistency, they have managed to secure a respectable third position in the league table with 13 points from seven games. The Union's attacking prowess was particularly evident in their 4-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, which stands out as a high-scoring affair. Defensively, the team have been relatively solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding an average of just one goal per game. Their goal difference of +3 and an even split between matches featuring over and under 2.5 goals suggest a balanced team capable of both scoring and defending effectively. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only half of the Union's recent matches, indicating that when they win, they often do so convincingly.

Recent home/away form

New York City FC

New York City FC have shown mixed form at home recently, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The team have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent results, NYCFC have managed to outscore their opponents slightly, netting 8 goals whilst conceding 7. Their most impressive home victory came against FC Cincinnati, where they scored three goals. However, the team have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six home fixtures. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of NYCFC's recent home matches, suggesting their games are often competitive and entertaining affairs.

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with a notable streak of three consecutive wins sandwiched between two pairs of losses. The team's goal-scoring prowess was particularly evident in their 4-2 victory over Orlando City, which stands out as a high-scoring encounter. Despite conceding as many goals as they've scored (10) in their last six away matches, the Union have managed to maintain a positive goal difference in their league campaign, sitting third in the table. Their ability to find the net consistently is reflected in the fact that both teams scored in 67% of these games, with over 2.5 goals occurring in the same proportion of matches. However, the Union's defensive record has been inconsistent, managing only two clean sheets in this period, suggesting room for improvement at the back as they continue their travels.