Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: Minnesota United are favorites

Minnesota United turn their attention to San Jose Earthquakes and the two clubs will go head-to-head this week at the Allianz Field. Minnesota United had hoped to finally get a break from their poor run, but the run had consistently deteriorated even into their most recent game. Minnesota United are the sort of team that desires a win more than anything else, but have no idea how to get it. And the same can be said about the San Jose Earthquakes who are also in a cycle of poor results that has run for almost 2 months. These two teams are clearly among the poorest teams in the league and either way this clash ends, neither team will feel too disappointed.

Minnesota United is ranked 9th on the western conference table with 30 points, while San Jose Earthquakes are 14th with 14 points.

Minnesota United now have a thing for poor results and it’s almost like the order of business for the club. They have managed to avoid the bottom spot on the table and that continues to be a wonder to many. Minnesota United have been on a winless run since their 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on the 2nd of June. They are also coming off a fresh defeat at home against DC United. So, there are really no expectations ahead of this clash against the Earthquakes.

Minnesota’s last 5 matches ended in 1 draw and 4 defeats (LLLDL), and at home their results were: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats (WDLLL). Across 10 matches they had 1 win, 2 draws and 7 defeats (WDLLLLLLDL).

Minnesota United played against DC United in their last match and they lost 3-2 in the end. Minnesota United was behind in the 14th minute, but in the 32nd minute they got an equalizer through Tani Oluwaseyi. Finally in the 80th minute Teemu Pukki put Minnesota United ahead, but they went on to concede twice in the 90th and 91st minute, eventually losing the game. According to stats, Minnesota United had 46% possession, 3 big chances, 1 goalkeeper saves, 6 corner kicks and 3 shots on target.

San Jose Earthquakes are the bottom placed team on the western conference table, so their current state is no longer a secret. The Earthquakes are clearly going into this game as underdogs, not necessarily because Minnesota United is doing any better, but because they are a lot worse and have been that way throughout the season. They are coming off a home defeat against Houston Dynamo and they head straight to the Allianz Field to face Minnesota United.

San Jose’s last 5 results were: 1 win and 4 defeats (LLWLL), and their away form is similar (WLLLL). And across 10 matches, the Earthquakes had 1 win, 1 draw and 8 defeats (DLLLLLLWLL).

San Jose lost their last game against Houston Dynamo as usual, but it was by a single goal. The game was really tight for most part and it looked like a certain draw until the 86th minute when Houston Dynamo found the breakthrough. After that, it was too late for San Jose to chase an equalizer and they lost in the end. According to stats, San Jose Earthquakes had 36% possession, 1 big chance created, 5 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 0 shots on target.

Both clubs played 16 matches against each other in the past. San Jose won 7 matches while Minnesota United won 5 matches and 4 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

San Jose Earthquakes is unbeaten in 4 matches

Minnesota United is without a clean sheet in 4 matches

San Jose is without a clean sheet in 3 matches

5/6 matches ended with less than 2.5 goals

Both teams scored in 8/10 matches

6/8 matches ended with more than 2.5 corners

Both clubs are a disaster and they have been for a long time this season. But Minnesota United are considered the favorites and the reasons are obvious. They are not as bad as the San Jose Earthquakes and the league table agrees. Also, they are going up against the Earthquakes on their home turf, which gives them a considerable advantage. Minnesota United also managed to score twice in their 3-2 defeat to DC United and that is a good sign that they are capable of scoring against a poorer team such as San Jose Earthquakes.

• Minnesota United Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.67 Odds
• Minnesota United to Win at 1.81 Odds
• Under 12 Corners at 1.80 Odds