The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in an important clash at the Stanford Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy are in third place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been impressive this season. The away side edged Real Salt Lake to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled this season. The Earthquakes slumped to a 6-2 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a slight edge over San Jose Earthquakes and have won 29 out of the 73 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to San Jose Earthquakes' 28 victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won their last three matches against San Jose Earthquakes in all competitions - their longest such run since September 2002.
- Los Angeles Galaxy suffered their 14th defeat in 19 matches in MLS and could become only the second time to lose 15 of their first 20 games in a single season since the turn of the century.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won three consecutive games in MLS for the first time since a run of four victories in 2020.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have stepped up to the plate this season and will be intent on making the most of their impressive run. Dejan Joveljic and Gabriel Pec can be lethal on their day and will want to find the back of the net in this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes are in dismal form and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Los Angeles Galaxy are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-4 Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy 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