Sunday brings fireworks as LAFC host San Jose Earthquakes in one of California's most entertaining rivalries. Both teams are mid-table in the Western Conference but have shown flashes of brilliance—and defensive chaos. LAFC will be licking their wounds after a 3-1 defeat to Inter Miami, while San Jose come in high on confidence after a 6-1 demolition of D.C. United. The recent data screams goals, cards, and plenty of action. We’ve analyzed the numbers using advanced predictive analysis to serve you the safest, most human-backed betting tips around.
Claim Welcome Bonus🏠 LOS ANGELES PREVIEW
LAFC may sit 9th in the Western Conference (3W-0D-4L), but their home form is elite—four wins in five, including a convincing 5-0 over Nashville. With 1.58 xG, they’re creating good chances, though the absence of Jeremy Ebobisse slightly dents their finishing threat. They’ve also been involved in feisty affairs lately, with over 4.5 cards landing in 5 of their last 6 and 10.5+ corners in 7 of their last 9. Their defense remains shaky, conceding in every match so far. Expect aggression, chaos, and end-to-end moments—typical LAFC at home.
✈️ SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES PREVIEW
San Jose, 8th in the West (3W-1D-3L), are one of MLS's wildcard teams. Their 6-1 thrashing of D.C. United was a statement, but consistency eludes them. With 1.37 xG and a tendency to concede (every match this season), they lean into the “we’ll score more than you” mentality. Their away form is hit or miss (2W-0D-3L), and the absence of López and Kikanovic affects midfield balance. Still, they’ve hit over 2.5 goals in 7 of 9 games and seen both teams score in 5 of their last 6. Defensively porous but lethal in transition.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Record: LAFC 12 wins, San Jose 7, Draws 2
Last Meeting: 1-1 draw
Recent Trends:
LAFC unbeaten in last 4 vs San Jose
LAFC have conceded in 16 straight matches
San Jose have conceded in 11 straight
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): 10/10
Over 2.5 Goals: 8/10
Over 10.5 Corners: 5/6
Under 4.5 cards: 5/5
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💰EXPERT BETTING TIPS
BTTS Yes - 1.69 Odds
BTTS has hit in 10 consecutive H2Hs, and both teams have conceded in every game this season.
Over 2.5 Goals - 1.644 Odds
LAFC and San Jose rank in the top 5 for combined xG; 8 of last 10 H2Hs went over.
Over 10 Corners @ 1.638
LAFC hit 10+ corners in 7 of last 9; H2H trends confirm high pace and wing play.
🧠 FINAL THOUGHTS
This one has “wild west” written all over it. LAFC are strong at home but leak goals, while San Jose brings chaos. Don’t bet on clean sheets—bet on goals, action, and possibly a 2-2 classic.
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