The Quakes are going up against Necaxa in the battle of the underdogs in this year’s Leagues Cup tournament at PayPal Park. Both teams are having a miserable domestic league season. Perhaps a triumph in the Leagues Cup might lift the fans’ spirits up. Check out our top San Jose Earthquakes vs Necaxa predictions to find out more about it.
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Necaxa prediction: Goals galore at PayPal Park
Key Stats
- The Quakes have the worst defensive record in Major League Soccer, with 61 goals conceded in 25 league games.
- Necaxa won their last Leagues Cup match.
- We saw over 3.5 goals in Necaxa’s last official game.
Correct score prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-3 Necaxa
One of Necaxa’s last games ended 1-3 in their favor. What’s interesting is that this game was against another MLS side – Seattle Sounders. It seems the Liga MX team has gotten the hang of how to beast MLS teams, which is a huge plus in favor of our San Jose Earthquakes vs Necaxa predictions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: San Jose favored by experts
- HOME: +130 – 41.2%
- DRAW: +245 – 28.0%
- AWAY: +220 – 30.8%
*These San Jose Earthquakes vs Necaxa odds are subject to change
The expected winners are San Jose Earthquakes. The odds are priced at +130, meaning there’s about a 41.2% chance for San Jose Earthquakes to advance to the next stage of the tournament. In comparison, Necaxa’s odds at +220 barely imply a 30.8% success chance.
Last five H2Hs: First match ahead
The game at PayPal Park will be the first official San Jose Earthquakes vs Necaxa head-to-head.
San Jose Earthquakes team news and form: The Quakes at an abysmal level
San Jose are at the bottom of the Western Conference table in Major League Soccer. Coach Luchi Gonzalez was sacked due to the poor results, but we can’t say that Ian Russell is doing a much better job, as his team won only four games this season.
Predicted lineup: Yarbrough (GK), Beason, Costa, Rodrigues, Kikanovic, Yueill, Gruezo, Pellegrino, Lopez, Espinoza & Ebobisse
USA MLS 01/09/24
L
Minnesota United FC
2
San Jose Earthquakes
1
USA MLS 25/08/24
W
Real Salt Lake
0
San Jose Earthquakes
2
Leagues Cup 14/08/24
L
Los Angeles FC
4
San Jose Earthquakes
1
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
W
Necaxa
0
San Jose Earthquakes
5
Leagues Cup 01/08/24
L
LA Galaxy
2
San Jose Earthquakes
1
Necaxa team news and form: Inconsistent Necaxa always fun to watch
Since the start of the 2024/25 Liga MX season, Necaxa won once, lost twice, and shared the spoils on one occasion. You never know what to expect from coach Eduardo Fentanes’ boys but we do hope to see his players perform well in the match against the Quakes.
Predicted lineup: Unsain (GK), Alcantar, Oliveros, Castro, Gomez, Arce, Palavecino, Paradela, Sandoval, Garnica & Cambindo
Mexico Liga MX 02/09/24
L
Santos Laguna
3
Necaxa
2
Mexico Liga MX 24/08/24
W
Juarez FC
0
Necaxa
3
Leagues Cup 09/08/24
L
San Jose Earthquakes
5
Necaxa
0
Leagues Cup 05/08/24
W
Seattle Sounders
1
Necaxa
3
Leagues Cup 31/07/24
L
Minnesota United FC
1
Necaxa
0
Player to watch: Cristian Espinoza
Espinoza is the key player to watch in our San Jose Earthquakes vs Necaxa prediction as he is the leading creator on the San Jose team. With 11 assists and two goals since the start of the Major League Soccer campaign, Espinoza is one of the few good things happening for the team.
Second player to watch: Diber Cambindo
Cambindo found the net on two occasions in Liga MX so far. We trust he will start in the match against the Quakes this week, as there aren’t that many options for coach Fentanes to pick from.
