Columbus Crew 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps

Current streaks

Recent form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have been experiencing a challenging run of form recently, failing to secure a victory in their last six matches. The team's defensive struggles are evident, having conceded 14 goals in this period and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 games. Their most recent outing resulted in a heavy 5-1 defeat against Inter Miami, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their fifth-place position in the league, the Crew's current form is concerning, with four draws and two losses in their last six matches. Interestingly, both teams have scored in all of these games, and 67% of them have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that while Columbus are finding the net consistently, they are struggling to outscore their opponents. The team's goal difference of -5 over this period further emphasises their recent difficulties in balancing attack and defence.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps are currently enjoying a strong position atop the Major League Soccer table, amassing an impressive 32 points from 15 games. However, their recent form has been somewhat mixed, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches. The Whitecaps have shown resilience in defence, keeping three clean sheets during this period, but their goal difference of -1 suggests room for improvement in attack. Their most recent outing saw them secure a convincing 3-0 victory over Seattle Sounders, bouncing back from a heavy 5-0 defeat to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League. This high-scoring encounter, along with their 3-2 win against Real Salt Lake, contributed to 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their league-leading position, the Whitecaps' inconsistent form and goal-scoring record of 1.33 goals per game indicate potential areas for enhancement as they look to maintain their top spot.

Recent home/away form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have shown a mixed but generally positive form at home in their recent matches. The Crew are currently unbeaten in their last four home games, with two wins and two draws. Their most impressive result came in a high-scoring 4-2 victory against Charlotte FC, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this stretch. Despite not keeping any clean sheets in their last six home matches, Columbus have been consistently finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of six games. The team's attacking prowess is evident in their average of 1.83 goals scored per game, whilst their defensive record remains reasonably solid, conceding 1.33 goals per game. With 67% of their recent home matches seeing over 2.5 goals, fans at Lower.com Field have been treated to some entertaining football.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown mixed form away from home, with their most recent outing resulting in a heavy 5-0 defeat to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League. However, prior to this setback, the Whitecaps had been on an impressive three-match unbeaten run away from home, including two wins and a draw. Notably, they've been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five of their last six away matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. The Whitecaps have demonstrated their attacking prowess on the road, scoring three goals in each of their three away victories during this period. Despite conceding 11 goals in their last six away matches, the Whitecaps have managed to outscore their opponents in most games, reflecting their offensive capabilities even in challenging away fixtures.