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MLS: San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get some valuable betting insights into the San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders MLS matchup with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

An exciting Western Conference matchup is on the cards as two MLS teams face off at PayPal Park on Wednesday. The San Jose Earthquakes are determined to break their five-match winless streak, while the Seattle Sounders are riding high on a three-game unbeaten run.

With Seattle in second place with 35 points and San Jose in seventh with 29 points, both teams are hungry for a win. The last time these two teams met in June, the Earthquakes triumphed over the Sounders with a 1-0 victory at Lumen Field. Who will come out on top this time?

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San Jose Earthquakes Form

San Jose Earthquakes earned two points in their last three matches, having suffered a 1-2 loss against St. Louis City. The Earthquakes drew with LA Galaxy 2-2, and also with Los Angeles FC 1-1. In their previous six Major League Soccer home matches, they won two, drew three, and lost one, scoring eight goals and conceding seven.

Seattle Sounders FC Form

Seattle Sounders FC bagged a strong seven points from the previous three matches. The Sounders first drew 0-0 against Orlando City before securing 1-0 and 2-3 victories over Houston Dynamo FC and Vancouver Whitecaps. However, their away form in Major League Soccer has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six away games.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 15 of the last 17 San Jose Earthquakes home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • San Jose Earthquakes have not lost 14 of the last 16 home matches
  • San Jose Earthquakes have scored in 14 of the last 16 home matches
  • In 9 of the last 11 San Jose Earthquakes matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 home matches San Jose Earthquakes played, both teams scored
  • In 6 of the last 7 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Seattle Sounders FC have conceded in 17 of the last 19 away matches
  • In 11 of the last 13 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Seattle Sounders FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Seattle Sounders FC have not won 6 of the last 7 away matches

San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC – Players in Form

The goalscorer’s market is heating up, and you won’t want to miss out on some amazing value with Christian Espinoza of the San Jose Earthquakes. With a solid two-game scoring streak, Espinoza is a player to keep your eye on. But he’s not the only one making waves. Leo Chu of the Seattle Sounders scored a sensational brace in his last outing and is sure to bring some serious firepower to the field.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC Betting Tips

Full-time result

During their 10 most recent games, San Jose Earthquakes won five, drew four, and lost one at PayPal Park. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders FC won four of their 10 most recent away games, drew two, and lost four.

Both teams to score

In six of their last ten matches at home, San Jose Earthquakes scored the first goal, while in four out of their last ten away games, Seattle Sounders FC scored the opening goal. San Jose Earthquakes have had both teams score in their last four games, and Seattle Sounders FC have scored in their last three trips to PayPal Park.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for San Jose Earthquakes, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Seattle Sounders FC, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.

Match predictions: San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC

In summary, the forthcoming game featuring San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC appears to be a favorable betting prospect.

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