📊 Form Guide

San Jose Earthquakes

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San Jose Earthquakes will be hoping for a better result after the 4-1 MLS loss in their previous game against Charlotte FC.

In that game, San Jose Earthquakes had 50% possession and 26 attempts on goal with 6 on target. The scorer for San Jose Earthquakes was Cristián Arango (77'). On the other side, Charlotte FC had 14 attempts at goal with 8 of them on target. Pep Biel (11'), Ashley Westwood (36'), Brandt Bronico (40') and Kerwin Vargas (52') scored for Charlotte FC.

It’s been all too rare in recent times that San Jose Earthquakes have kept a clean sheet. It will be a concern for them that San Jose Earthquakes have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 matches, giving up 11 goals on the way. While that may be of interest, we’ll just have to find out whether the trend will persist in this match.

Seattle Sounders FC

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In the game prior to this, Seattle Sounders FC drew 0-0 in the MLS tie with Houston Dynamo.

In that match, Seattle Sounders FC had 55% possession and 13 shots on goal with 4 of them on target. At the other end, Houston Dynamo got 6 attempts at goal with 1 on target.

Brian Schmetzer's Seattle Sounders FC have seen their efforts on goal rewarded 6 times throughout their most recent 6 matches. The aggregate of goals that have been scored against them during that period comes to 9.

👥 Head to head

Looking at their prior head to head clashes dating back to 12/05/2022 shows us that San Jose Earthquakes have won 3 of these & Seattle Sounders FC 0, with the number of drawn results standing at 3.

A total of 20 goals were scored between them in this period, with 12 for Quakes and 8 coming from The Sounders. That is an average goals per game value of 3.33.

The last league fixture featuring these clubs was MLS match day 43 on 19/09/2024 when the final score was Seattle Sounders FC 2-2 San Jose Earthquakes.

In that game, Seattle Sounders FC managed 46% possession and 18 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. The scorer was Jordan Morris (21', 39').

For their opponents, San Jose Earthquakes got 9 shots at goal with 3 on target. Amahl Pellegrino (15') and Paul Marie (89') scored.

The referee was Victor Rivas.

ℹ️ Team News: San Jose Earthquakes

Vítor Costa (Leg injury), Benjamin Kikanović (Leg injury) and Hernán López (Shoulder injury) are not available for San Jose Earthquakes boss Bruce Arena.

In our view, Quakes should employ a 3-5-2 system in the match with Daniel, Rodrigues, David Romney, Bruno Wilson, Cristian Espinoza, Beau Leroux, Cristian Arango, Ian Harkes, Reid Roberts, Preston Judd and Ousseni Bouda.

📋 Team News: Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders FC boss Brian Schmetzer has to contend with a number of unavailable players. Reed Baker-Whiting (Muscle injury), Pedro de la Vega (Hamstring injury), Jordan Morris (Muscle injury) and Paul Arriola (Cruciate ligament tear) are not ready for selection.

We reckon that The Sounders might utilise a 3-4-3 formation, starting Stefan Frei, Nouhou Tolo, Jackson Ragen, Yeimar Gomez, Alex Roldan, Obed Vargas, Joao Paulo, Paul Rothrock, Cristian Roldan, Jesus Ferreira and Albert Rusnak.

🔮 Prediction

We’re of the view that Seattle Sounders FC and San Jose Earthquakes could well cancel each other out, with goals at a real premium.

It’s looking like it could well end up as a draw. That is why we are leaning toward a very even match with a 0-0 score by the conclusion of this game.

Peter Guest, 02:02 30/03/2025