Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – Match Preview

Minnesota United is set to welcome San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field on Saturday, July 21st. The game starts at 00:30 GMT. Minnesota United, currently 16th with 30 points, aims to use their home advantage to move up. San Jose Earthquakes, at 29th with 14 points, are eager for a win to improve their situation. A thrilling match is expected under the Minnesota night sky. The home team is the favorite, but surprises are always possible in soccer.

Minnesota United – Form

Minnesota United’s performance has been worrying lately. They lost 2:3 to DC United at home on July 18, 2024, a surprising result. Before that, they managed a 1:1 draw against Houston Dynamo FC. They also faced a 2:1 defeat to LA Galaxy away. Their resilience was evident in Houston and against LA Galaxy. However, their inconsistency has been a setback, as seen in their recent games.

San Jose Earthquakes – Form

The San Jose Earthquakes have faced challenges in maintaining consistent performance. They lost 0-1 to Houston Dynamo FC at home on July 18, 2024. Before this, they experienced a 1-2 defeat to Sporting Kansas City. They did achieve a 1-0 win over Chicago Fire FC, thanks to Hernan Lopez. Their recent performances have met bookmakers’ predictions, indicating a challenging match ahead.

Minnesota United – San Jose Earthquakes – Head to Head

The last game between these two was on October 1, 2023, ending in a 1:1 draw. In their past 10 matches, Minnesota United has won 5 times. San Jose Earthquakes have secured just 1 victory, and 4 games ended in draws. This shows Minnesota United’s edge in recent history. In the last 5 matchups, both teams scored in 4 games. Minnesota United has scored in 12 of their last 13 matches against San Jose. They have also remained unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 encounters. The total goals were under 2.5 in their last 5 meetings, suggesting tight, low-scoring games.

Minnesota United – San Jose Earthquakes – Standings

As the Major League Soccer season progresses, Minnesota United is 16th with 30 points from 24 matches. They have a goal difference of -3. San Jose Earthquakes are in a tougher spot, ranked 29th with 14 points. Their goal difference is -28, showing a need for defensive improvement. This match is crucial for both teams’ aspirations this season.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – Top scorers

Minnesota United’s Tani Oluwaseyi leads with 8 goals. Robin Lod and Bongokuhle Hlongwane have each scored 6 goals. Sang-Bin Jeong and Teemu Pukki have added 4 goals each. For San Jose Earthquakes, Amahl Pellegrino has 5 goals. Hernan Lopez and Jeremy Ebobisse have scored 4 goals each. Rodrigues and Benjamin Kikanovic have contributed 3 goals each. These players are key to their teams’ success in the upcoming match.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Minnesota United with odds of 1.75 for a win. A draw is at 4.33, and a San Jose Earthquakes win is at 3.90. Minnesota’s recent form is a concern, but their head-to-head record is strong. San Jose’s performance, especially away, might affect their chances. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options offer interesting odds for bettors. The “double-chance” market is less risky, covering a Minnesota win or draw.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.40, expecting a high-scoring game. However, the last five meetings have been under 2.5 goals. Considering Minnesota’s scoring record and San Jose’s defensive issues, “Over 2.5” is tempting. The “Under 2.5” option at 2.875 could appeal to those expecting a continuation of tight games.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.444 for “Yes” and 2.625 for “No”. With BTTS happening in 7 of their last 9 meetings, “Yes” seems likely. Minnesota United’s scoring consistency at home and San Jose’s ability to score suggest “BTTS: Yes” is a strong bet for this match.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes – Prediction