San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action returns to PayPal Park as the San Jose Earthquakes host St. Louis City. The game is set for Friday, September 22nd, with a 02:30 GMT kickoff. Both teams aim to improve their league standings in this opening round clash. The Earthquakes are currently 29th with 18 points, while St. Louis City is 28th with 28 points. A victory could spark a late-season revival for either team, making this match crucial.

San Jose Earthquakes – Form

The San Jose Earthquakes have seen varied results in their recent games. They played to a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC on September 19th. Amahl Pellegrino and Paul Marie scored the goals. This outcome matched bookmaker expectations. Before this, they experienced a 2-0 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps and a 1-2 loss at home to Minnesota United. Despite being favored against Minnesota, the Earthquakes failed to deliver, continuing a trend of expected results.

St. Louis City – Form

St. Louis City has shown inconsistency in their recent Major League Soccer matches. They faced a 1:3 defeat at home to Minnesota United on September 15, with Cedric Teuchert scoring their lone goal. A 2:2 draw with New England Revolution followed on September 7, thanks to Henry Kessler and Simon Becher. Their latest match on September 1 resulted in a 2:1 win over LA Galaxy, with Teuchert and Marcel Hartel scoring. This victory met bookmakers’ expectations, but overall, St. Louis City’s performance has been unpredictable.

San Jose Earthquakes – St. Louis City – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on July 4, 2024. St. Louis City won 2:0 in the Major League Soccer tournament. In their past 10 meetings, St. Louis City has won 3 times. San Jose Earthquakes have not won any. This record shows St. Louis City’s advantage in these matchups.

In their last 5 encounters, both teams have never scored in the same game. The Earthquakes have lost their last 3 matches against St. Louis City. They scored less than 1.5 goals in each, with total goals not exceeding 3.5.

San Jose Earthquakes – St. Louis City – Standings

The current standings show a tough season for both the San Jose Earthquakes and St. Louis City. The Earthquakes are 29th with 18 points from 29 matches. St. Louis City is 28th with 28 points from the same number of games. Both teams had hoped for better, aiming to be in the middle of the pack. The upcoming match is crucial for improving their positions and reaching their initial goals.

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City – Top scorers

The Earthquakes’ attack is led by Amahl Pellegrino, with 7 goals this season. Cristian Espinoza, Hernan Lopez, and Jeremy Ebobisse each have 4 goals. Paul Marie, a defender, has also added 3 goals, showing the team’s offensive diversity.

For the visitors, Joao Klauss leads with 5 goals. Eduard Loewen, known for his defensive prowess, has scored 4 goals. Noekkvi Thorisson has matched this tally. Cedric Teuchert and Celio Pompeu have contributed 3 goals each, indicating the team’s varied attacking options.

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.55 for a win by either team, with a draw at 3.75. St. Louis City, with their recent wins over the Earthquakes, seems the likely victor. San Jose’s position at the bottom and their recent form make the visitors the favorites. They also have a slightly better defensive record.

For those looking at other betting options, “halftime-fulltime” bets are at 3.00 for either team leading at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” option at 1.833 offers a refund in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market, with odds of 1.50 for either team to win, reflects the evenly matched nature of this encounter.

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market, influenced by past meetings, leans towards fewer goals. The Earthquakes’ offensive and defensive records suggest challenges in scoring and defending. St. Louis City’s stats hint at defensive issues as well. Bookmakers’ odds of “Over 2.5” at 1.444 and “Under 2.5” at 2.70 suggest expectations of a higher-scoring game. However, the “Under 2.5” option at 2.70 could offer value, considering both teams’ current forms.

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market offers “btts:true” at odds of 1.40, suggesting both teams are likely to score. Historical data shows only one instance of both teams scoring in their last three matches. The Earthquakes have struggled to keep clean sheets, while St. Louis City’s away games have shown mixed BTTS results. Given both teams’ defensive records, “BTTS: Yes” appears to be a likely outcome.

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City – Prediction