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The MLS returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Los Angeles FC play host to San Jose Earthquakes at the Banc of California Stadium on Saturday.
The Quakes head into the weekend without an away win this season and will be looking to end this dry spell.
Los Angeles FC failed to move to the top of the Western Conference table as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Kansas City last Wednesday.
The Black and Gold have now gone three consecutive games without defeat, and have lost just one of their last 14 games across all competitions, claiming eight wins and five draws since mid-March.
Los Angeles FC are currently second in the West, one point off first-placed Seattle Sounders, albeit with two games in hand.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, were sent crashing back to earth last time out as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against LA Galaxy.
This followed a 2-1 home victory over Los Angeles FC in the first of their two meetings scheduled in May which brought their three-match winless run to an end.
San Jose Earthquakes are currently fifth in the Western Conference standings, having picked up 18 points from 12 matches so far.
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture, claiming eight wins from the last 14 meetings between the sides, compared to San Jose’s six wins.
- San Jose have lost all but one of their last seven visits to the Banc of California Stadium, with a 2-1 win in September 2020 being the exception.
- San Jose Earthquakes are yet to taste victory on the road this season, losing five and claiming two draws in their seven away games so far.
- Los Angeles FC boast the second-best home record in the Western Conference, having claimed 13 wins from their five MLS home games.
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
While San Jose will be looking to return to winning ways, they have found it difficult on the road, where they are yet to pick up a win this season. Los Angeles FC have been one of the most dominant sides at home this season and we are tipping them to get one over the visitors following their 2-1 loss when the sides met on May 7.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 3-1 San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in eight of their last nine meetings)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in all but one of the last 10 clashes between the teams)
