📊 Form Guide

San Jose Earthquakes

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San Jose Earthquakes will be looking for an improved result here after a 4-3 MLS loss in their previous game against Austin FC.

In that match, San Jose Earthquakes had 39% possession and 14 attempts at goal with 8 on target. For San Jose Earthquakes, goals were scored by Paul Marie (20'), Jeremy Ebobisse (57') and Amahl Pellegrino (74'). For their opponents, Austin FC got 15 shots on goal with 6 on target. Sebastián Driussi (61', 101'), Jáder Obrian (63') and Guilherme Biro (67') scored for Austin FC.

Matches involving San Jose Earthquakes have often been engaging affairs recently with high scoring being a common characteristic. Over their past six clashes alone, a total of 24 goals have flown in for both sides combined (at an average of 4 goals per game) with 9 of these belonging to San Jose Earthquakes.

Colorado Rapids

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In their last fixture, Colorado Rapids drew 2-2 in the MLS tie with Inter Miami.

In that game, Colorado Rapids managed 42% possession and 7 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. For Colorado Rapids, the goalscorers were Rafael Navarro (45') and Cole Bassett (88'). On the other side, Inter Miami got 17 attempts at goal with 7 of them on target. Lionel Messi (57') and Léo Afonso (60') scored for Inter Miami.

The numbers tell their own story, and Colorado Rapids have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, conceding 8 goals in total. In defence, Colorado Rapids have some weaknesses to address. Let’s find out whether or not that trend will end up being continued on in this game.

👥 Head to head

If we look at their past head to head meetings going back to 18/07/2021, there is nothing to separate the two clubs with San Jose Earthquakes winning 2 of those games, Colorado Rapids 2 and 2 being draws in normal time.

A combined total of 8 goals were scored between the two sides in this period, with 4 for Quakes and 4 netted by Rapids. That is an average goals per game value of 1.33.

The last league match between these sides was MLS match day 24 on 04/06/2023 which finished with the scoreline of Colorado Rapids 0-0 San Jose Earthquakes.

On that day, Colorado Rapids managed 51% possession and 12 shots at goal with 5 of them on target.

On the other side, San Jose Earthquakes got 11 attempts at goal with 0 on target.

The referee was Serhiy Boiko.

🗞️ Team News: San Jose Earthquakes

There’s just one fitness concern for the San Jose Earthquakes manager Luchi Gonzalez to be concerned about due to a largely intact group of players. JT Marcinkowski (Knee injury) is sidelined.

We think that Quakes will possibly opt for a 4-3-3 system this time and select William Yarbrough, Carlos Akapo, Tanner Beason, Rodrigues, Paul Marie, Jackson Yueill, Alfredo Morales, Niko Tsakiris, Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse and Amahl Pellegrino.

ℹ️ Team News: Colorado Rapids

From a largely healthy group, there’s only a single fitness worry for the Colorado Rapids manager Chris Armas to contend with. Daniel Chacón (Cruciate ligament tear) won’t be playing here.

It’s our belief that Colorado Rapids might begin the game with a 4-2-3-1 system by sending out Zack Steffen, Keegan Rosenberry, Moise Bombito, Andreas Maxsoe, Samuel Vines, Cole Bassett, Oliver Larraz, Calvin Harris, Djordje Mihailovic, Kevin Cabral and Rafael Navarro.

💭 Prediction

Colorado Rapids will have to work hard as a team to get anything against this San Jose Earthquakes outfit who should score one, at least.

That’s why we have predicted a very competitive encounter with a 1-0 victory for San Jose Earthquakes when the full-time whistle blows.

Looking forward to this.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Renata Leite, 02:11 14/04/2024