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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as St. Louis City lock horns with a struggling San Jose Earthquakes side in an important clash at the City Park on Wednesday. Both teams have work to do and will need to step up to the plate in this game.
St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes Preview
St. Louis City are in 12th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The home side slumped to a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have been in poor form this season. The Earthquakes suffered a 3-0 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
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St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- St. Louis City have an excellent record against San Jose Earthquakes and have won both the matches played between the two teams. San Jose Earthquakes are yet to defeat St. Louis City in an official MLS game.
- St. Louis City have won each of their last two matches against San Jose Earthquakes in MLS - the Earthquakes are the only opponent that St. Louis City have a perfect record against in the competition.
- San Jose Earthquakes are only the second team since the turn of the century to lose 15 of their first 20 games in a single season of MLS.
- St. Louis City are winless in their last nine matches in all competitions.
St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
San Jose Earthquakes are in dismal form and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in their next few games. The Earthquakes have won only three league games this season and will need to turn their campaign around sooner rather than later.
St. Louis City have flattered to deceive this season but have an excellent record in this fixture. The hosts are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: St. Louis City 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes
St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - St. Louis City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: St. Louis City to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Eduard Lowen to score - Yes
