Major League Soccer: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Jose Earthquakes – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 13 match between Seattle Sounders FC and San Jose Earthquakes and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

San Jose Earthquakes go up against Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Lumen Field.

San Jose Earthquakes have taken the lead in the Major League Soccer after collecting 29 points from their initial 12 encounters. Seattle Sounders FC trail them by 21 points after ten rounds, leaving them as number 4 in the table.

Team form: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Seattle Sounders FC Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Seattle Sounders FC managed to beat FC Dallas 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Sporting Kansas City. Most recently, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with San Diego FC. Seattle Sounders FC have been in potent form at Lumen Field, winning no less than five of the past six Major League Soccer matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 14 goals while letting in five.

San Jose Earthquakes Form

San Jose Earthquakes currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundworks by beating St. Louis City with a 2-3 scoreline, before settling for a draw in a 1-1 game against Toronto FC. Their latest match once again had them draw, this time 1-1 against Vancouver Whitecaps. San Jose Earthquakes have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer. They remained undefeated as they also drew once, while scoring 13 and conceding five goals.

Betting facts for Seattle Sounders FC and San Jose Earthquakes

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Seattle Sounders FC and San Jose Earthquakes played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Look no further than Cristian Roldan, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Seattle Sounders FC in the Major League Soccer, while Preston Judd managed five goals in the last half dozen matches for San Jose Earthquakes in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: Seattle Sounders FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Full-time result

Seattle Sounders FC won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. San Jose Earthquakes won seven games, drew one and lost two in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Seattle Sounders FC are a tough nut to crack right now, with no less than 8 matches without defeat. Seattle Sounders FC are on a fantastic streak of no less than 14 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. San Jose Earthquakes have hit a nice vein of form with 8 matches now without losing. San Jose Earthquakes remained without defeat in 6 away games on the bounce. Seattle Sounders FC have not lost to San Jose Earthquakes in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Seattle Sounders FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. San Jose Earthquakes scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Seattle Sounders FC games Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive San Jose Earthquakes games. San Jose Earthquakes managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Seattle Sounders FC have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with San Jose Earthquakes.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Seattle Sounders FC, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that San Jose Earthquakes played across all tournaments. They scored 2.2 times on average in the process. San Jose Earthquakes conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.