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PayPal Park in California will see San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy take on each other as the race for points heats up in the MLS. The two teams meet on Sunday, 26 July.
The hosts hold a 12 point lead over the visitors, with the two sides losing both their previous matches ahead of this encounter.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
San Jose vs LA Galaxy key stats
- San Jose have won only one of their last six MLS fixtures.
- The Quakes were recent eliminated from the US Open Cup.
- LA Galaxy are on a two-match losing streak in the league.
- Los Galacticos have won two of their last three away games.
San Jose vs LA Galaxy preview: Hosts to cruise to victory
San Jose vs LA Galaxy — Tale of the Tape
| San Jose | vs | LA Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd (Western Conference) | Position | 10th (Western Conference) |
| 32 | Points | 20 |
| 34 | Goals For | 23 |
| 19 | Goals Against | 28 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 6th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
Tied on 32 points at the top of the MLS Western Conference despite having played an extra game, San Jose Earthquakes need maximum points to stay level with Vancouver Whitecaps.
Bruce Arena’s men succumbed to a heavy 4-0 defeat to Orlando City in their first game since the season’s restart. They are now winless in three straight home league games.
San Jose are the second-best performing side in this part of USA, with 10 victories from 16 fixtures so far.
They are marred with injuries though – Niko Tsakiris, Dejaun Jones, Earl Edwards and Nonso Adimabua are all sidelined for this encounter.
LA Galaxy have as many missing as well, with Joao Klauss, Ricard Puig and Erik Thommy suffering from injuries. Carlos Garces received a red card in their 3-1 defeat to St. Louis City last matchday.
That loss leaves the Galacticos hanging in 10th position, with 20 points to show for.
Greg Vanney’s men have struggled significantly this season, and now remain winless in three consecutive matches, losing their last two.
They resumed their season with a 3-0 defeat to El Trafico local derby rivals Los Angeles FC on June 18th.
San Jose vs LA Galaxy form guide & betting tips
| San Jose | vs | LA Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
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W
D
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L
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Form |
W
L
D
L
L
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| 4 | Points | 4 |
| 11th (Western Conference) | Form Table | 12th (Western Conference) |
| 8 | Goals For | 12 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 10 |
L
L
W
L
L
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Form (All Comps) |
D
L
W
L
L
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Whispers predicts: San Jose 3-1 LA Galaxy
At 81/100 (1.81), San Jose are favourites to secure all three points against a side winless in three straight league outings.
Half of San Jose’s games have gone Over 3.5 total goals. At 1/1 (2.00), this is a bet worth a punt, given two of LA Galaxy’s last five games have also crossed the mark, including their latest defeat.
Both teams are expected to score, given LA Galaxy have netted in seven of their last eight matches. San Jose are expected to bounce back from their goalless display against Orlando City. BTTS – Yes at 4/9 (1.45) offer minimal returns.
The two teams have played out some heated encounters in the recent past, with no more than a one-goal difference in each of their last three H2Hs. Both teams to receive 2+ cards at 5/6 (1.83) is worth a look.
> Charlotte to win at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 3.5 total goals at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/9 (1.45) | Likelihood: Likely
> Both teams to receive 2+ cards at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Possible
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