FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: there's not much to separate both clubs

FC Dallas are unbeaten in 6 games but 5 of those 6 games ended in draws. Dropping vital points is no good for any team at this stage of the season especially for FC Dallas who are on the border of the playoff zone. FC Dallas will be hoping for a better result when they face San Jose Earthquakes. The Earthquakes have a similar experience as FC Dallas as they have played back-to-back draws in their last 2 games. They are only 1 point above FC Dallas and have played a game more than they have.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas will be hoping to break their recent draw streak that has lasted for the past 3 games. They currently hold an unbeaten record for the 6 games in a row. FC Dallas failed to score in their last match against Houston Dynamo, as the game ended in a goalless draw.

FC Dallas currently have 41 points with a game in hand and they are followed by Austin FC, Sporting Kansas and Minnesota United with 38 points. FC Dallas are on the border of playoff zone and it's critical for them to win. A negative result could see them drop off the playoff zone.

FC Dallas will have to worry about the strength of the San Jose team. Their last 2 meetings with San Jose produced draws. However, FC Dallas beat them 4-1 last year before both draws.

In their most recent meeting, Nkosi Tafari was on target in the 94th minute to bring FC Dallas level after they had conceded in the 70th minute.

Streaks

• No losses in 6 games.
• No wins in 3 games.
• Less than 2.5 goals in 4/5 games.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 games.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes are also in the race to finish in the playoffs just like FC Dallas. They have played 32 games and they have 42 points. FC Dallas are behind with 41 points and San Jose Earthquakes find themselves in a difficult situation. A poor result here would automatically result in their falling off the playoff zone and they can not afford that.

San Jose Earthquakes have not had the right results in their last 3 games in a row. They had 2 draws and 1 defeat in those 3 games and they have won only 1 of their last 8 league games.

San Jose Earthquakes played out a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United last time out. San Jose conceded the first goal in the 56th minute and Paul Marie scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute to ensure the points were shared.

San Jose Earthquakes can be hopeful of getting a positive result against FC Dallas after playing back-to-back draws against them in the last 2 games. Benjamin Kikanovic scored the only goal for The Earthquakes in their last 1-1 draw.

Streaks

• No wins in 3 games.
• Without a clean sheet in 4 games.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 games.
• First to concede in 6/8 games.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.
• More than 10.5 corners in 7/7 games.

Head to Head

FC Dallas and San Jose Earthquakes played 20 matches against each other in the past. Both clubs won 5 matches each and 10 matches ended in a draw.

Streaks

• FC Dallas have no losses in 5 games.
• Both teams are without a clean sheet in 7 games.
• Less than 2.5 goals scored in 4/5 games.
• Both teams scored in 7/7 games.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 5/6 games.

Analysis and Predictions

The game between these two clubs will be very tense as it has always been in previous meetings. Both sides are careful not to throw away points because of their current position on the table. Despite being equally matched, I believe FC Dallas can apply the home advantage against The Earthquakes. If the Earthquakes must get a positive result here, it would be a draw.

• Home to Score Goal 1 at 1.64 Odds
• Correct Score 0:0/1:0/1:1/0:1 at 2.28 Odds
• Under 2.5 Goals at 2.05 Odds