San Jose Earthquakes vs FC Dallas Prediction: FC Dallas are underrated

San Jose Earthquakes have lost 2 games in a row and now they are back playing at home against FC Dallas in the MLS. FC Dallas seem like a very worthy opponent for the Earthquakes here as they come here with a better form. They played a 1-1 draw in their last game against Houston Dynamo at home.

San Jose Earthquakes and FC Dallas are very close in the western conference with only 4 points separating them. FC Dallas are 4th with 22 points, while San Jose Earthquakes are 5th with 18 points.

San Jose Earthquakes has been far from impressive in recent games. In their last 5 matches, they recorded 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Los Angeles FC. AT home San Jose Earthquakes have been solid and they are yet to lose a single game at home this season. In their last 5 home games, they had 4 wins and 1 draw. Their most recent home match ended in a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC.

San Jose Earthquakes are in 5th place in the western conference, with 18 points and a goal ratio of 17:18. They have played 13 games so far and they had 5 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats.

San Jose Earthquakes were left disappointed after losing 2-1 to Los Angeles FC in their last game. Los Angeles FC had the lead in the opening 3 minutes through Stipe Biuk and in the 52nd minute San Jose Earthquakes got back on level terms with a goal from Miguel Trauco. But it was Los Angeles FC who had the last laugh as they were awarded with a penalty in the 95th minute and Carlos Vela made no mistake in converting. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Los Angeles FC at full time. According to statistics, San Jose Earthquakes had 44% possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (6), both teams scoring (6/6), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

FC Dallas come in here with a good record even though it is far from perfect. They had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in the last 5 matches. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo. They have been unimpressive in their away matches. They had 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in their last 5 away matches. Their most recent away game was against Austin FC and they won 1-0.

FC Dallas are in 4th place in the western conference with 22 points and a goal ratio of 16:13. They have played 13 matches and they had 6 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats.

FC Dallas were only able to pick up a point in their last match against Houston Dynamo.The two teams played a goalless draw in the first 45 minutes and in the second half Jader Obrian gave FC Dallas the lead with the opening goal in the 53rd minute. And in the 85th minute, Houston Dynamo’s player Porleifur Ulfarsson scored the equalizer to ensure both sides share a point at full time. According to statistics, FC Dallas had 43% possession, 4 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Team streak: no losses (3), less than 2.5 goals (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

FC Dallas and San Jose Earthquakes have played 20 times against each other. San Jose Earthquakes won 6 times, while FC Dallas won 5 times and 9 matches ended in a draw.

• FC Dallas have no losses in 4 meetings.
• FC Dallas are without a clean sheet in 6 meetings.
• San Jose Earthquakes are without a clean sheet in 6 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 6/6 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 4/5 meetings.

San Jose Earthquakes scored 17 goals and conceded 18 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.3 goals per game and had a 11% conversion rate. They created an average of 2.0 chances per game and played an average of 11.9 shots per game. They played an average of 3.5 shots on target per game and an average of 5.4 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.4 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

FC Dallas have scored 16 goals and conceded 13 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.2 goals per game and had a 11% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.8 chances per game and played an average of 11.5 shots per game. They played an average of 3.8 shots on target per game and an average of 4.8 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.0 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Away Over 0.5 Goals in 2nd Half at 1.96 Odds
• More than 9.5 Corners at 1.76 Odds
• Both Teams to Score 1.70 Odds