LA Galaxy entertain San Jose Earthquakes at the Dignity Health Sports Park for another MLS clash. LA Galaxy got back to winning ways in their last game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. And for the upcoming game, they aim to continue their winning run. San Jose Earthquakes continued their search for a win that has eluded them. After 3 straight defeats, they are eager to win this game and turn their season around.
In the last 5 games, LA Galaxy recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss while San Jose Earthquakes recorded 1 win and 4 losses.
According to the table, LA Galaxy are 3rd with 15 points in the western conference while San Jose Earthquakes are 14th with 3 points.
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With form and advantage all in their favor, the LA Galaxy don't expect to struggle against the San Jose Earthquakes. Record shows LA Galaxy have lost just once this season and they are one of the best teams in the league.
LA Galaxy played their last game against Vancouver Whitecaps last week and won 3-1. They took the lead in the 56th minute through Deja. Joveljic and by the 77th minute, they conceded the equalizer. However in the 80th minute, Joseph Paintsil restored LA Galaxy's lead. 2 minutes later Diego Fagundez scored the third goal to seal the victory. According to stats, LA Galaxy had 60% possession, 5 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. They also managed 5 big chances, missed 2 and hit woodwork once during the game.
LA Galaxy are favorites ahead of this clash and rightly so. A win is the most likely outcome for LA Galaxy and anything short of that would be a huge disappointment.
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes maintain their status as one of the poorest teams in the MLS. They only managed to win one game since the start of the season while the remaining 7 games ended in a loss.
The San Jose Earthquakes were defeated 3-0 by the Colorado Rapids at home last week. They conceded from the penalty spot in just 10 minutes and then twice in the 60th and 80th minutes. According to stats, they had 39% possession, 3 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. They also created 3 big chances and missed 1.
San Jose Earthquakes are set up for another defeat unless they can find a way out of their poor form before this game. The odds are stacked against their favor and getting a draw is almost impossible for this team.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, in the last 20 meetings between San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy, both clubs have won 8 matches each and then they drew 4 games.
Analysis and Predictions
This looks like a straightforward victory for the LA Galaxy. They are clearly the better side and they have the home advantage with them. There's no stopping them in this clash.
The LA Galaxy are unbeaten in the last 6 meetings with San Jose Earthquakes. They are without a clean sheet in the last 9 meetings while San Jose Earthquakes are without a clean sheet in the last 10. 8 of the last 9 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals and both clubs scored in the last 8 meetings. LA Galaxy scored first in 5 of the last 6 meetings and 5 of the last 7 meetings ended with more than 10.5 corners.
- LA Galaxy to Win at 1.653 Odds
- LA Galaxy to Score First and Win the Match at 1.77 Odds
- Dejan Joveljic to Score Anytime at 2.25 Odds
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