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Atlanta United - San Jose Earthquakes
USA MLS - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Prediction 1
Atlanta United/Atlanta United
+132
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Prediction 2
Over 3.5 Goals
+150
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Essential Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes Picks & MLS Predictions
In this article, you’ll find our top Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes predictions.
Contents
- 1 Essential Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes Picks & MLS Predictions
- 2 Key Odds & H2H Statistics for Our Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes Predictions
- 3 Predicted Lineups, Team News, and Last Result
- 4 Starting Lineups
- 5 Player to Watch: Rodrigues
- 6 MLS Eastern Conference Standings
- 7 Common Questions About Our Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction:
Atlanta United/Atlanta United
The second MLS game this year will be between Atlanta United and San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the home-field support behind them, Atlanta United have a massive advantage over their opponents.
Coach Luchi Gonzalez’s record 1-0-1 record versus Atlanta United is far from impressive and we’re confident that Atlanta United will maintain their perfect 3-0-0 record over San Jose Earthquakes.
Over 3.5 Goals
One thing you can say about this rivalry – it’s certainly not your run-of-the-mill MLS showdown. Yes, only three games were played between the two teams but all of them ended with over 3.5 goals. The most interesting one was undoubtedly the 3-4 Atlanta United win on the 20th of September, 2018.
Considering San Jose Earthquakes had one of the leakiest defenses last year, we’re confident that this Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes pick will be one of the best decisions you’ll make for your MLS bets this week!
Key Odds & H2H Statistics for Our Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes Predictions
Neither side did well in the 2022 season but you can check that for yourself from our top Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes head-to-head statistics and odds below:
Last Five - Atlanta United
18/03/23
USA MLS USA
Portland Timbers
Atlanta United
1
5
W
11/03/23
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Atlanta United
0
3
W
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Toronto FC
Atlanta United
1
1
D
26/02/23
USA MLS USA
San Jose Earthquakes
Atlanta United
1
2
W
18/02/23
America Friendlies America
St. Louis City SC
Atlanta United
1
2
W
Last Five - San Jose Earthquakes
19/03/23
USA MLS USA
St. Louis City SC
San Jose Earthquakes
3
0
L
12/03/23
USA MLS USA
Colorado Rapids
San Jose Earthquakes
0
1
W
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Vancouver Whitecaps
San Jose Earthquakes
1
2
W
26/02/23
USA MLS USA
Atlanta United
San Jose Earthquakes
2
1
L
18/02/23
America Friendlies America
New York Red Bulls
San Jose Earthquakes
2
0
L
Atlanta United odds: -175 – 62.0%
Draw odds: +335 – 22.0%
San Jose Earthquakes odds: +450 – 16.0%
Considering San Jose Earthquakes were at the bottom of the table in the Western Conference last year, is it really a surprise they are an underdog at +450 (16.0%)? Atlanta United have a solid 62.0% chance of winning this game, as the -175 odds suggest.
Predicted Lineups, Team News, and Last Result
Atlanta United
The 2022 MLS season was certainly not Atlanta United at their best. The team finished in 11th place with 40 points accumulated throughout 10 victories, 10 draws, and 14 losses. With a goal ratio of 48-54, Atlanta United were never close to being a major threat to the heavyweights but coach Gonzalo Pineda recently said in an interview he’s eager to achieve something special with his team this season and that corresponds well with our key Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes predictions.
Predicted lineup – Guzan (GK), Gutman, Purata, Robinson, Lennon, Rossetto, Sejdic, Etienne, Almada, Araujo & Giakoumakis
San Jose Earthquakes
The top Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes pick is primarily built on how the visitors performed in the last season as well. And the 2022 season was indeed a fiasco for the visitors. The team was at the bottom of the table in the Western Conference. By far the worst team in the league, San Jose Earthquakes struggled to make ends meet and we’re confident that with our Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes predictions, you’ll be able to make a solid MLS bet this week.
Predicted lineup – Marcinowski (GK), Trauco, Rodrigues, Beason, Akapo, Yueill, Gruezo, Cowell, Monteiro, Espinoza & Ebobisse
Starting Lineups
Atlanta United
San Jose Earthquakes
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Rodrigues
Now that chief San Jose Earthquakes defender Nathan is out with a nasty injury, it will be up to his partner in crime Rodrigues to step up and make a few solid games at the back. His first test this season will be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on the 26th of February but considering what a solid team coach Gonzalo Pineda build over the past two years, it’s highly unlikely that Rodrigues will cope with the pressure. He’s the key player who can put a spoke in our Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes’ predictions but even he won’t be enough to stop the home team from poaching the three points.
MLS Eastern Conference Standings
Common Questions About Our Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction:
- Will Osvaldo Alfonso play on the 26th of February? – No, Atlanta United’s defensive midfielder has a cruciate ligament rupture and will miss the better part of this season.
- Where can I watch the game? – You can watch this MLS match on Apple TV.
- Which San Jose Earthquakes player will miss this game? – Defender-in-chief Nathan will miss the game for San Jose Earthquakes due to a cruciate ligament injury as well.
