If there is something that can describe this match it ought to be a battle of opposites. Los Angeles currently sits in the second spot in the Western Conference of MLS, just 3 points behind league leaders Real Salt Lake and with 1 game less. In contrast, San Jose Earthquakes are last, boasting the weakest defence in the conference with the lowest point tally as well.
Los Angeles FC Team News
For Los Angeles FC this game will certainly fall under the category of ”mandatory 3 points” seeing as how they are just 3 points behind Real Salt Lake and have 1 less fixture to boot. As hosts, the team is on a 5 game winning streak. What is more impressive, however, is that Los Angeles FC has not conceded a goal in any of their last 4 home fixtures. This newfound defensive stability has certainly been of great help to them in their quest to challenge for the top of the Western Conference. Right now the team is also ranked as the best host in its conference as well.
San Jose Earthquakes Team News
San Jose Earthquakes are going through a completely different season than that of Los Angeles FC. For starters, the team is rock bottom in its conference with just 11 points accumulated thus far. It also boasts the weakest defence as well with 45 goals being conceded by Earthquakes thus far in the season. On the road, the picture is not pretty either with the team managing to secure just 1 win and 1 draw in their away games with the remaining 7 games that have been playing ending in a loss for San Jose. Statistically, there is just 1 worse guest in the conference – Dallas FC.
Head-to-Head-Games
While somewhat surprising it is San Jose Earthquakes that have an advantage in the head-to-head games as they have managed to snatch a win in 3 of the last 5. Los Angeles FC has managed just one 1 from those games. Interestingly enough, the reverse game played earlier this year ended in a 3-1 home win for San Jose.
Los Angeles FC – San Jose Earthquakes Betting Prediction
I will have to give it to Los Angeles FC here since I fully expect them to win this game. Although San Jose has been a troublesome opponent for them recently, their form at home is stellar in the last couple of fixtures with the team securing several comfortable wins to nill. While such an outcome is highly possible again I expect that Los Angeles will win with some margin, hence why I have picked -1AH for them here.
Betting Tip: Los Angeles FC -1AH
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.52
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