San Jose Earthquakes vs Toronto Prediction: The Earthquakes want to fix their reputation

San Jose Earthquakes were left fuming after their second defeat of the season in just 4 matches played so far. It wasn't just about the loss but how they lost. They were totally dominated by Saint Louis City and that's a memory they want to put behind them in a hurry. They welcome Toronto to the Earthquakes Stadium for round 5. Toronto also had a rocky start but picked up their first win of the season in their last game against Inter Miami. They are eager for a follow up, but first they need to beat a wounded San Jose team away from home.

Statistics don't speak well for the San Jose Earthquakes team and from every indication, they are playing below expectations this season. They lost the opening day match and went on to record two back-to-back wins before slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Saint Louis City in their fourth match. So their record this season is 2 wins and 2 losses; not the record they had hoped for. 

Against Saint Louis City, they had the larger part of the possession, with 55% but registered only 2 shots and 5 corner kicks. 

In the western conference table, they occupy 7th position, with 6 points from 4 matches this season. 

Team Streak:- more than 2.5 goals (8/10), less than 4.5 cards (8/10).

Toronto finally got a well deserved first win of the season after beating Inter Miami 2-0 in their last game. Prior to that, they had 1 loss and 2 draws in their opening 3 matches. Now they have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in all 4 matches played this season. 

Against Inter Miami, they showed a different class as they registered 6 shots on target, 5 corner kicks despite having just 45% of possession. Goals from Jonathan Osorio (48) and Mark-Anthony Kaye (69) were enough to seal the win for the home team.

Toronto are currently in 8th position in the eastern conference table, after claiming 5 points from 4 matches.

Team Streaks:- no losses (3), both teams scoring (6/7), less than 4.5 cards (9/9), less than 10.5 corners (6/6).

Both teams have met 18 times before now. San Jose Earthquakes have 6 wins, while Toronto have 5 wins and 7 matches ended in a draw.

• San Jose have not lost in the last 4 meetings.
• San Jose are without a clean sheet in the last 9 meetings.
• Toronto are without a clean sheet in the last 4 meetings.
• More than 2.5 goals was scored in 6/7 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 6/7 meetings.
• Toronto scored first in ⅘ meetings.
• Less than 4.5 cards were shown in 9/10 meetings.
• Less than 10.5 corners were played in ⅚ meetings.

For San Jose Earthquakes right now, losing is not an option at home after their last experience. So we will see a more determined and anxious response from them in this game. Toronto have done well to grab a first win but I think their best chance here is a draw.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.62 Odds
• Bet on Under 3.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-0 at 8.7 Odds