Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction: The away team should feel comfortable.

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes are both in the western conference, with San Jose Earthquakes placed higher than the opposition. Real Salt Lake have suffered numerous defeats this season and in all 7 matches played they have won only 2 games. San Jose Earthquakes are in a better position than Real Salt Lake, as they have only lost twice in 8 matches played so far. Real Salt Lake are also coming into this match following a 2-1 loss to FC Dallas and San Jose Earthquakes won Sporting Kansas City 3-0 after a very brilliant display.

Real Salt Lake are facing a lot of difficulties after a series of defeats this season. Their overall statistics is 2 wins and 5 defeats after 7 matches this season. They are ranked 12th in the western conference table, with 6 points from 7 matches and their goal ratio is 7:16. Their last win was a 3-1 win against Charlotte FC at home 2 weeks ago. Real Salt Lake lost their last game to FC Dallas away from home. Jesus Ferreira scored the opening goal of the match in the 5th minute before Jefferson Savarino equalised in the 68th minute. They didn’t hold on for too long as Bernard Kamungo put FC Dallas back ahead in the 88th minute and won the game. Real Salt Lake had 52% possession, 5 shots on target and 3 corner kicks by the end of 90 minutes.

Team streaks: without a clean sheet (7), More than 2.5 goals (5/5), first to concede (7/7), less than 4.5 cards (8/10).

San Jose Earthquakes are a much better side than the hosts and they have a better record coming here. Their overall statistics were 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. And on the western conference table, San Jose Earthquakes are in 5th from 8 matches. They have a goal ratio of 10:8. San Jose Earthquakes won their last match in style, beating Sporting Kansas City 3-0 at home. They had the game under wraps in the first half scoring 2 goals in the 9th and 40th minute. Cristian Espinoza was the first goal scorer before Jeremy Ebobisse doubled the lead. And in the 51st minute, Jeremy Ebobisse grabbed a double, extending the lead to 3. San Jose Earthquakes managed 54% possession, 6 shots on target and 4 corner kicks.

Team streak: no losses (4), less than 10.5 corners (5/6)

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes know each other really well. They have played 20 matches between them; Sam Jose Earthquakes have 8 wins, Real Salt Lake have 5 wins and 7 matches ended in a draw.

• San Jose Earthquakes have not kept a clean sheet in 5 meetings.
• There were more than 2.5 goals in 4/5 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 4/5 meetings.
• There were more than 4.5 cards in 7/8 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 6/8 meetings.

• Real Salt Lake (4-4-2): Zac MacMath, Andrew Brody, Justen Glad, Marcelo Silva, Brayan Vera, Andres Gomez, Jasper Loffelsend, Pablo Ruiz, Jefferson Savarino, Anderson Julio, Rubio Rubin.
• San Jose Earthquakes (4-3-3): James Marcinkowski, Carlos Akapo. Jonathan Mensah, Rodrigues, Paul Marie, Jackson Yueill, Carlos Gruezo, Jamiro Monteiro, Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobissse, Cade Cowell.

Every indication seems to shift towards a win for the San Jose Earthquakes as they are in better form compared to the hosts. They won 3-0 in their last game and they were pretty dominant in that game. Real Salt Lake are still struggling for consistency.

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.7 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 2.1 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-2 at 8.9 Odds