TIPS - New York City FC VS Club Leon

[(New York City FC) Strength]:
1. New York City FC suffered their first defeat in the Leagues Cup, losing 0-3 to Liga MX underdogs Puebla FC in the opening game. Against Liga MX team Club Leon, New York City FC will strive for their first win at home, so they are motivated.
2. New York City FC's recent form has not been stable. In the past six games, they have only achieved two wins, one draw and two losses.

[(New York City FC) Weakness]:
1. New York City FC have struggled in the Leagues Cup, achieving only 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their last 9 matches, with a win rate of just 20%.
2. New York City FC's performance in Major League Soccer this season has not been outstanding. They currently sit eighth in the Eastern Conference, barely holding onto a playoff position.
3. New York City FC have a low win rate against Liga MX opponents in the Leagues Cup, achieving only one win, one draw and two losses.
4. New York City FC won only 3 of their last 9 Leagues Cup games in AH.

[(Club Leon) Strength]:
1. Club Leon drew with CF Montreal in the first game of the Leagues Cup. The team have performed poorly in the Liga MX at the start of the season, but they are still striving to regain winning form in cup competition. In this game against New York City FC, Club Leon will surely go all out to win and have a strong will to fight.
2. Club Leon won their last 2 cup games in AH, and won over CF Montreal in their last game in AH.

[(Club Leon) Weakness]:
1. Club Leon's performance in the Liga MX at the beginning of the season was poor, with only one win and two losses in three league matches, temporarily ranking 16th in the league table.
2. Club Leon's record in the Leagues Cup has been poor in the past. In the last six games, they have only achieved one win, three draws and two losses, and have not won in the last four games.
3. Club Leon's win rate against Major League Soccer teams in the Leagues Cup has not been high in the past. They have only won one of the six encounters.
4. Club Leon's recent offensive form has been rather mediocre. In the past four official matches, they have only scored three goals, averaging less than one per game.

[Tips]:
The overall performance of both teams in recent matches has been rather mediocre.

New York City FC are currently locked in a tight playoff race in MLS, making it difficult for them to fully focus on their concurrent Leagues Cup commitments.

New York City FC lost 0-3 to Liga MX underdogs Puebla FC in the opening game of the Leagues Cup.

On the other hand, Liga MX, where Club Leon are from, has just started, and the fixtures pressure is not significant.

Club Leon drew with CF Montreal in the last round, showing considerable resilience in cup competitions.

The AH line is not in favor of the home side enough.

So Club Leon are expected to keep unbeaten.

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