02.10.2022
05:00am
Earthquake Stadium
Minnesota United travel to the Earthquake Stadium to face San Jose Earthquakes for the second leg MLS match. San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United are going through a rough patch at the moment, as both teams have fell to defeats in recent games. San Jose Earthquakes lost 3-2 to LA Galaxy on home soil and are now without a win in 4 matches while Minnesota United lost 4-1 to Sporting Kansas City away from home and are without a win in 5 matches.
The last time they played against each other, Minnesota United got a scrappy 1-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes at home courtesy of Luis Amarilla's goal in the 32nd minute. San Jose Earthquakes were the better team in possession with 62% of the possession going their way, but they ended the match without recording a single shot on target while Minnesota United had as much as 5 shots on target.
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H/A Record: LDLLW
Home Record: LDWWL
San Jose Earthquakes are one of the poorest sides in the conference as they are without a win in their last 4 matches. Their last match ended in a 3-2 loss to LA Galaxy on their home turf. San Jose Earthquakes found themselves behind in the opening 12 minutes as Javier Hernandez fired home. The visitors extended their lead in the 42nd minute. and in the second half, Javier Hernandez doubled his goal tally scoring in the 69th minute before the hosts pulled one back from the spot in the 74th minute. The hosts fought hard to turn the game around but could only grab a second in the 94th minute.
San Jose Earthquakes now have no wins in 4 matches and are also without a clean sheet in as many games. They are also first to concede in ⅚ matches.
Minnesota United
H/A Record: LDLLL
Away Record: LLLWL
Minnesota United are even poorer compared to the opposition as they are without a win in their last 5 games. In that time they have lost 4 games and drawn 1. Their last match ended in a heavy 4-1 deafeat against Sporting Kansas City away from home. Sporting Kansas City proved too strong for the visitors through out the game and they wasted no time in finding the back of the net. Michael Boxall scored an own goal in the 31st minute gifting the hosts an early lead. Then they went on to scoring a second in the 41st minute and then a third in the 45th minute. In the second half, Mender Garcia pulled one back for the visitors in the 57th minute but that wasn't enough as the game ended 3-1 in favor of the hosts.
Minnesota United FC have no wins in their last 5 matches and are without a clean sheet in 11 matches. In 8/10 matches, more than 2.5 goals have been scored and they have been first to concede in ⅚ matches. In ⅘ matches, less than 4.5 cards have been shown.
Head to Head
In their 12 meetings against each other, San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United have 5 wins each while 2 matches ended in a draw.
Minnesota United FC have no lost in 7 matches against San Jose Earthquakes while San Jose Earthquakes are without clean sheet in 10 matches against Minnesota United. In 8/10 matches between them, more than 2.5 goals have been scored and in ⅚ matches, both teams have scored. Minnesota United have also been first to score in 5/7 matches.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams are in poor form and I don't see that changing anytime soon no matter how this turns out. San Jose Earthquakes however should be able to put up a better performance than the visitors. So I hang on the home advantage to play a major role in the outcome of this game.
- Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 5.5 goals
- Bet on Over 2.5 goals at 1.60 Odds
- Bet on Correct Score 2-2 at 10 Odds
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