Yes there is a too big a difference, however nothing will be done about it as the developers have on numerous occassions denied there being any advantage for the home team. There is supposedly nothing coded for home advantage.
I don't believe a 40 point swing has anything to do with home field regrettably. Not saying it doesn't exist, it obviously does, but if you see a 40 point swing i suspect a change in strat by opponent or mb.
There are some strategies that can lead to the swing. I have a strategy that at home I beat the best guys in my guild by 20 - 30 points, come away game straight afterwards I get whipped by 20 - 30 points
Black Monks, yes that may have been a one off example. I am talking friendlies so no MB, but I agree more realistically is 20-30 points as qBall suggest. Maybe we can put it to the test. Rucking Broncos (Bad Mother Ruckers)
I will play a few matches with no changes, then you can hit me a few times so we have at least a somewhat respectable sample size. Nothing will be changed for a few hours.
Nice blitz defence Monks, I like the way your 10 closes off the play. Thats a good point about the subs, do you normally use them? 3rd strat building? Not heard about this!