TIPS - New York City FC VS Seattle Sounders FC

[(New York City FC) Strength]:
1. New York City FC have a record of 11 wins and 5 losses in 16 home league matches this season, showing strong overall home performance.

[(New York City FC) Neutral]:
1. New York City FC have 8 wins and 5 losses in their last 13 matches, with no draws, demonstrating a strong ability to secure decisive results.
2. In the last 7 encounters between the two teams, both sides respectively got 3 wins and 1 draw, showing an even historical record.

[(New York City FC) Weakness]:
1. New York City FC lost 0-1 away to Philadelphia Union in their last match, failing to extend their winning streak.
2. New York City FC have conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, indicating room for improvement in defense.
3. New York City FC lost 2 of their last 3 matches in AH.

[(Seattle Sounders FC) Strength]:
1. Pedro De la Vega has been in good form recently, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist in the last 2 matches for Seattle Sounders FC.
2. Seattle Sounders FC narrowly defeated Real Salt Lake 1-0 at home in their last match, securing back-to-back wins.
3. Seattle Sounders FC won 2 consecutive matches in AH.

[(Seattle Sounders FC) Neutral]:
1. Seattle Sounders FC has seen under totals in their last 2 consecutive matches, making this worth watching.

[(Seattle Sounders FC) Weakness]:
1. Seattle Sounders FC lost both of their last 2 away matches, showing a clear decline in away performance.
2. Seattle Sounders FC have scored 56 goals this season, but only 18 of those were away from home, indicating poor offensive efficiency on away field.

[Tips]:
New York City FC lost their last match, showing significant fluctuations in recent form.

They will return home for this game, and their overall home performance this season has been quite solid, with a strong ability to secure results without draws.

Considering Seattle Sounders FC's recent struggles on away field, this match presents a good opportunity for New York City FC.

The home team are favored to win.

[Recommended]:
New York City FC (-0/0.5)