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The MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes lock horns with an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in an important encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Preview
San Jose Earthquakes are rooted to the bottom of the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled this season. The Earthquakes slumped to a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of Colorado Rapids in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form in recent weeks. The home side eased past Vancouver Whitecaps by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles Galaxy are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 28 games apiece out of the 72 matches played between the two teams.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won four of their last five matches against San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS and have won each of their last two such games in the competition.
- San Jose Earthquakes are only the third team in the history of the MLS to lose at least seven of their first eight matches at the start of a league campaign.
- After a run of only two victories in 14 matches in the MLS, a run dating back to September last year, Los Angeles Galaxy have won three of their last four league games.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have an admirable squad at their disposal and have managed to live up to expectations this season. Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic can make an impact on their day and will look to add to their goal tallies this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes have been in dismal form this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1 San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dejan Joveljic to score - Yes
