San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Prediction: The Earthquakes plan to keep things tight

The San Jose Earthquakes are about to get another tough challenge after back-to-back defeats and they have to win this game at all costs. The Earthquakes are coming up against Austin FC at the Earthquakes Stadium, and it's a game with huge importance for the Earthquakes who need to build back their confidence. Austin FC are currently on a 2-match winning roll and a defeat at this point would be a bitter pill to swallow. So they are very interested in protecting their new form as much as they can. 

According to the table, San Jose Earthquakes are at the bottom of the western conference table with 10 points while Austin FC are in 3rd with 22 points.

San Jose Earthquakes are battling against the odds once again and the signs are not looking good for them. They are currently the poorest team in the western conference, so it's difficult to see them getting a win against a side that's just starting to pick up some pace. The Earthquake have lost back-to-back league games and the record of their last 5 league games shows they had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. 

The San Jose Earthquakes lost to Orlando City by a single goal last week. The game was tight and both clubs had pretty much settled for a draw, but Orlando City got the winning goal in the 89’ minute and it was too late for San Jose to respond. According to stats, San Jose Earthquakes had 50% possession, 3 shots on target and 6 corner kicks. 

If Austin are interested in maintaining their good form, then they shouldn't be dropping points against low ranking teams such as the San Jose Earthquakes. So here we are, Austin FC are back chasing a 3rd win in succession in this game. According to records, Austin had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, which automatically makes them favorites to win this game. 

Austin FC had a rather interesting game against Sporting Kansas City last week, one which they won 3-2 in the end. They were behind in the 18’ minute and they responded with 2 goals from Jader Obrian in the 28’ and 39’ minutes. And in the 46’ minute, Sebastian Driussi scored Austin's third goal before Sporting Kansas City scored their second in the 63’ minute. Austin FC held onto the 3-2 lead until the end and grabbed all 3 points. According to stats, Austin FC had 42% possession, 7 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. 

According to the h2h, Austin and San Jose Earthquakes had played only 8 games against each other in the past. San Jose Earthquakes won 2 games while Austin won 1 and 5 games ended as a draw.

Austin FC are considered favorites for various reasons and the Earthquake's poor form doesn't help their case. But Austin FC are not formidable and there's a chance they might end their winning run in a most unexpected manner.

Match Facts:-

Austin is unbeaten in the last 5 meetings.

San Jose is without a clean sheet in the last 5 meetings.

Austin is without a clean sheet in the last 7 meetings.

6/7 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals. 

Both teams scored in the last 5 meetings.

7/8 meetings ended with more than 10.5 corners.

• 3 Way Total Under 3 Goals at 2.375 Odds
• Under 2.5 Goals at 2.33 Odds
• Draw Full Time at 3.90 Odds