FC Cincinnati vs Sporting Kansas City

Current streaks

Recent form

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati are currently enjoying an impressive run of form, sitting in 2nd position in the league with 19 points from 9 games. The team have notably won their last four matches on the trot, showcasing their resilience and consistency. This winning streak has been particularly impressive as it includes three away victories, demonstrating FC Cincinnati's ability to perform well on the road. Their most recent match against Chicago Fire was a high-scoring affair, ending 3-2 in Cincinnati's favour. Defensively, the team have been solid, conceding an average of just 1.17 goals per game over their last six matches and keeping two clean sheets. Their goal difference of +2 over this period, while positive, suggests that many of their victories have been closely contested affairs. The team's ability to bounce back from their 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC five games ago is particularly noteworthy, as they have remained undefeated since then.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have displayed inconsistent form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, one draw, and three losses. Despite their 13th position in the league, they have shown an impressive attacking prowess, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties are evident, conceding 2.33 goals per match. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Their most recent outing was particularly noteworthy, as they triumphed in an eight-goal thriller against San Jose Earthquakes, winning 5-3. This victory came after a run of two consecutive losses, highlighting the team's unpredictable nature. Sporting Kansas City's ability to score freely whilst struggling to keep clean sheets has contributed to their matches being entertaining spectacles, with a total goals average of 4.5 per game.

Recent home/away form

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have been displaying solid form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches with three wins and three draws. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having conceded only four goals in these six games, maintaining an impressive average of 0.67 goals conceded per game. The team has also kept three clean sheets during this period, showcasing their defensive strength. Interestingly, 83% of their home games have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. While their attacking output has been modest, with an average of 1.33 goals scored per game, it has been sufficient to secure positive results. The match against Atlanta United, ending in a 2-2 draw, stands out as the highest-scoring game in this recent run, being the only fixture to exceed 2.5 goals.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City have been struggling away from home, with their recent form showing a concerning run of four consecutive losses before a high-scoring victory against San Jose Earthquakes. This 5-3 win stands out as a particularly goal-laden encounter, bucking the trend of their recent performances. Despite this recent victory, their away form remains poor, with only one win in their last six matches. The team's defensive record is worrying, having conceded an average of 1.83 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in this period. Interestingly, 67% of their away matches have seen both teams score, and the same percentage have featured over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Sporting Kansas City's away games tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral spectators, if not always for their own supporters.