San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City Prediction 22 Sep 2024

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📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 03:30 GMT +1

🏟 PayPal Park (San Jose, CA)

San Jose Earthquakes will face St. Louis City at PayPal Park. The Earthquakes are positioned 14th with 18 points from 29 matches, having won 5, drawn 3, and lost 21. They have scored 36 goals and conceded 67. At home, they’ve struggled, winning only 3 of 14 matches. Their recent form includes a 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders. Key players include Cristian Espinoza, who has 14 assists, and Rodrigues, who has played every minute in the last five matches. Bruno Ricardo Wilson Valdez and Jeremy Ebobisse are unavailable due to injuries.

St. Louis City is 13th with 28 points from 29 matches, with 5 wins, 13 draws, and 11 losses. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 56. On the road, they’ve struggled with 8 draws and 6 losses from 14 matches. Their last match ended in a 1-3 defeat to Minnesota United. Key players include Cedric Teuchert and Marcel Hartel. Tomas Ostrak and Celio Pompeu are out with injuries.

In the last three encounters between these teams, St. Louis City has won all three matches. The most recent match in July 2024 saw St. Louis City win 2-0. Both teams have below-average offensive records, with St. Louis City scoring 41 goals and San Jose Earthquakes 36. Defensively, both teams have struggled, with San Jose conceding 67 goals and St. Louis City 56.

San Jose Earthquakes are the league's worst in terms of losses, with 21 from 29 matches. St. Louis City has the highest number of goal attempts this season, with 462 in 29 matches, averaging 15.9 per game. They have also received the fewest red cards. St. Louis City has not won any of their last 14 away matches, and San Jose has lost all of their last three encounters against St. Louis City.

Where to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City?

📺 Link to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Cristian Espinoza: Leading assist provider for San Jose Earthquakes with 14 assists.
• Rodrigues: Key defender who has played every minute in the last five matches.
• Cedric Teuchert: A key offensive player for St. Louis City.
• Marcel Hartel: Important playmaker for St. Louis City.

⚡️Match Facts:

• St. Louis City has won all three recent matches against San Jose Earthquakes.
• San Jose Earthquakes has lost all of their last three matches against St. Louis City.
• St. Louis City scored at least 2 goals in each of the last 3 matches against San Jose Earthquakes.
• San Jose Earthquakes has not won 8 of their last 9 home matches.
• St. Louis City has not won any of their last 14 away matches.

💡 San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City Prediction

Given the current form and past encounters, St. Louis City is likely to secure another victory over San Jose Earthquakes. Despite their struggles away, St. Louis City's superior record against San Jose and their ability to score in previous matches suggest they will come out on top. San Jose's poor defensive record and lack of recent wins further tip the scales in favor of St. Louis City. A predicted scoreline could be 2-1 in favor of St. Louis City.

San Jose Earthquakes vs St. Louis City Betting Tips

• St. Louis City has won all matches against San Jose Earthquakes if they scored at least one goal.
• St. Louis City has scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 matches against San Jose Earthquakes.
• 2 or more goals have been scored in all of the last 3 matches between these teams.
• Consider betting on under 3.5 total goals.