Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: A close game on the cards

Los Angeles FC have been disappointing so far this season as their stats have not measured up to their level. Currently they have lost their last 3 games in a row and it is beginning to look like they might not get out of this poor run anytime soon. Los Angeles will get another chance to redeem themselves when they prepare to face San Jose Earthquakes at the Banc of California Stadium. A win here would be a huge achievement for this team at this point in the season.

The Earthquakes are also in poor form but they are actually feeling confident they can pick up a positive result considering that the hosts are also in poor form. Their last game ended in a draw against LA Galaxy and that might be enough boost for their quest for a win in this game.

According to the MLS table Los Angeles have picked up 32 points from 20 matches and are ranked 9th, while San Jose Earthquakes are 14th with 28 points from 21 matches played.

No one expected Los Angeles FC to be struggling at this point in the season but unfortunately the team has found themselves in a rough period and their statistics have been poor.They lost their last 3 games in a row against Vancouver Whitecaps, FC Dallas and LA Galaxy. In their last 5 games they had 3 defeats and 2 wins, with the 2 wins coming against Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders.

Los Angeles FC have a better record while playing at home according to records. In 10 home matches they picked up 6 wins, draws and 2 defeats. They ended their last 5 home games with 2 wins over San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders, 2 defeats against Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps, while they held Atlanta United to a draw.

Los Angeles lost the derby game against LA Galaxy in their last game by 2-1. Tyler Boyd put LA Galaxy ahead in the 26th minute and llie Sanchez equalized for Los Angeles in the 57th minute, but once again LA Galaxy went ahead with the second goal from Riqui Puig in the 73rd minute. They went on to win the game 2-1 at full time.

Team streak: losses (3), without a clean sheet (3), first to concede (6/7), first half loser (5/7), less than 10.5 corners (5/6).

The Earthquakes are in a similar situation as the hosts as their statistics shows they are also suffering from poor form. They have failed to win any of their last 4 games in a row and in their last 5 matches they won only once against Philadelphia Union, and lost two games against Houston Dynamo and Saint Louis City SC, but held Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy to a draw.

Away from home they have collected 6 points from a possible 30. They had 1 win, 3 draws and 6 defeats in 10 home games they played. In their last 5 away games they had one win over Seattle Sounders, 3 defeats against LA Galaxy, Los Angeles and Houston Dynamo, and played a draw against Colorado Rapids.

Their last game ended in a 2-2 draw against LA Galaxy at home. Raheem Edwards gave LA Galaxy the lead in the 31st minute before Jack Skahan drew The Earthquakes level in the 42nd minute. And in the 47th minute, Preston Judd put LA Galaxy ahead again and Cristian Espinoza drew the game level once again in the 81st minute. Both sides settled for a draw at full time.

Team streak: no wins (4), without a clean sheet (3), more than 2.5 goals (4/5), both teams scoring (4/5), more than 4.5 cards (4/5).

Los Angeles and San Jose Earthquakes have played 15 times against each other in the past. Los Angeles won 9 times, while San Jose Earthquakes won 6 times.

• Los Angeles are without a clean sheet in 10 matches
• San Jose Earthquakes are without a clean sheet in 5 matches
• There were more than 2.5 goals in 5/5 matches
• Both teams scored in 5/5 matches.

According to analysis, Los Angeles FC have scored 29 goals and conceded 23 goals in 20 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.5 goals per game and have a 9% conversion rate. They also create 2.3 big chances per game and take a total of 15.8 shots per game with 5.5 shots on target per game. They take an average of 6.3 corners per game and take up 51.4% possession on average. On the defense, they have 7 clean sheets and they conceded 1.2 goals per game.

According to analysis, San Jose Earthquakes have scored 25 goals and conceded 28 goals in 21 matches in the MLS. They have scored 1.2 goals per game and have a 10% conversion rate. They also create 1.8 big chances per game and take a total of 11.5 shots per game with 3.2 shots on target per game. They take an average of 5.3 corners per game and take up 49.1% possession on average. On the defense, they have 6 clean sheets and they conceded 1.3 goals per game.

• 2-3 Goals at 2.00 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.666 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.70 Odds