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Major League Soccer: Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 8 match between Los Angeles FC and San Jose Earthquakes and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When San Jose Earthquakes come to BMO Stadium for the Major League Soccer match this coming Monday, Los Angeles FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

One spot behind the leader of the table, San Jose Earthquakes have claimed 18 points after seven rounds, while Los Angeles FC have amassed 16 points and are now ranked as number 3 in the Major League Soccer standings.

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Form: Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Los Angeles FC Form

Los Angeles FC recorded a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, where they first beat Cruz Azul 3-0. They were then defeated 2-1 against Portland Timbers, before drawing 1-1 against Cruz Azul. Los Angeles FC have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Major League Soccer matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 16 while conceding one goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the Major League Soccer across the last six games.

San Jose Earthquakes Form

San Jose Earthquakes look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Vancouver Whitecaps, who were defeated by 0-1. Then, San Diego FC got outclassed in a 3-0 win, before beating Sporting Kansas City by 1-3. San Jose Earthquakes claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in eight goals, whilst conceding eight.

Betting stats for Los Angeles FC and San Jose Earthquakes

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Los Angeles FC and San Jose Earthquakes. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 9 of the last 10 Los Angeles FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Los Angeles FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Los Angeles FC have won 8 of the last 10 home matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Los Angeles FC have won 6 of the last 7 home matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Los Angeles FC have won 5 of the last 6 home matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In the last 7 San Jose Earthquakes matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 7 San Jose Earthquakes matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • San Jose Earthquakes have won 6 of the last 7 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • San Jose Earthquakes have won 6 of the last 7 matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • San Jose Earthquakes have won 3 of the last 4 away matches and the sum of goals was under 1.5

Players in form: Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Jack Skahan shows decent form right now for San Jose Earthquakes, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Major League Soccer. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Los Angeles FC, who are strong favourites this coming Monday. Siding with Denis Bouanga also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Major League Soccer matches.

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Full-time result

Los Angeles FC won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. San Jose Earthquakes won five of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing zero and losing five. Los Angeles FC have beaten San Jose Earthquakes in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Los Angeles FC scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. San Jose Earthquakes scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Los Angeles FC have won to nil in 4 consecutive home games. Los Angeles FC were able to win five of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Both Team have scored in 10 last consecutive meetings between Los Angeles FC and San Jose Earthquakes when playing at BMO Stadium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Los Angeles FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for San Jose Earthquakes, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches.