San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction, Match Preview, Stream, Odds & Picks

Los Angeles dominates the soccer lines, but San Jose recently drew against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. In other words, it could be a closer battle than many expect.

Let’s check the latest USA MLS odds, stats, injury reports, and USA MLS predictions for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy. We’ve plenty of USA MLS odds and soccer betting for you to consider.

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San Jose Earthquakes: Better at Home

Yes, it has been a disastrous season for the San Jose Earthquakes, but they’ve shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, especially when playing at home. Plus, they’ve nothing to lose, having been eliminated from playoff contention.

Most recently, they drew 1-1 to FC Dallas at home. They came from behind thanks to Jeremy Ebobisse, who scored the equalizer from the penalty spot. Drawing to the third seed is a good result. Plus, they managed to contain Jesus Ferreira, one of the league’s top scorers with 18 goals.

Prior to that, still speaking about home games, they defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps (2-0) and Los Angeles FC (2-1). The Whitecaps still have a chance to qualify while LAFC will finish atop the Western Conference.

Summing up, we’re talking about a team that has had a bit of bad luck, but one that definitely has what it takes to pull off a stunner occasionally. That’s why they could be considered a tempting online gambling underdog, especially playing at home, and offering a +170 price.

Los Angeles Galaxy: The Real Puig

The Los Angeles Galaxy signed Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig to help them get back to the postseason. Well, after a rocky start to his MLS journey, we’re finally seeing the rea Puig, who at Barcelona came to be considered the heir to Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez.

Last Saturday, the Galaxy had no mercy on the Colorado Rapids and crushed them 4-1. Puig assisted three of the four goals, becoming the first Galaxy player to record three assists in a single match since Landon Donovan in 2014. Overall, he has recorded five assists.

That result allowed the Galaxy to take over seventh place, which is the last to grant a ticket for the postseason. It also allowed them to put an end to a four-match winless run. In other words, they regain a lot of confidence at the right time.

Being the betting online favorites at +120 also increases their confidence. Defeating San Jose would allow them to climb to sixth place. That should be motivation enough to go all-in right from the start.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head

• Previous Matches: 86
• San Jose Earthquakes Victories: 33 (127 goals)
• Los Angeles Galaxy Victories: 36 (136 goals)
• Draws: 17

Curiously enough, the home team has lost the last three times these two collided. This season, the San Jose Earthquakes won 3-2 at Dignity Health Sports Park. San Jose scored all three goals in the first half.

Last season, the Earthquakes also won in Los Angeles, 2-1 while the Galaxy won 3-1 at PayPal Park. Chicharito was named Man of the Match after scoring a brace.

Finally, if there’s something you can expect from these two, it’s goals. The total has gone over in eight of their last 10 meetings.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Match Information

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 24th
• Time: 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Stanford Stadium, Stanford
• San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Live Stream: fuboTV

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction

The San Jose Earthquakes will play without any pressure, which will allow them to put up a good fight. However, the Los Angeles Galaxy looked very smooth against the Colorado Rapids, who are way better than the Earthquakes. I expect both to score, as Chicharito and Ebobisse are on fire, but the visitors at +120 is too good a deal not to include it in your soccer picks.

Score Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1