Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction 19 Sep 2024

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📅 19 Sep 2024

⏰ 03:30 GMT +1

🏟 Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)

Seattle Sounders is currently 5th in the standings with 13 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses from 29 matches, totaling 43 points. Their home form is solid with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses in 14 games, scoring 21 and conceding 11. They recently secured a 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Key players include Albert Rusnak, who is 5th in assists with 13, Jackson Ragen, and Cristian Roldan. However, they will miss Raul Ruidiaz (knee injury), Stefan Frei (head injury), and Joao Paulo (calf injury).

San Jose Earthquakes, positioned 14th, have struggled this season with just 5 wins, 2 draws, and 21 losses from 28 matches, accumulating 17 points. Their away form is particularly poor, with only 2 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses from 14 games, scoring 20 and conceding 38. They recently lost 2-0 to Vancouver Whitecaps. Key players include Daniel, Rodrigues, and Benjamin Kikanovic, though they will be without Bruno Ricardo Wilson Valdez (muscle injury) and Jeremy Ebobisse (upper-body injury).

In their last five encounters, San Jose Earthquakes has won four times, and one match ended in a draw. The most recent clash in March 2024 saw San Jose Earthquakes win 3-2.

Where to watch Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes?

📺 Link to watch Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Albert Rusnak and Cristian Roldan for Seattle Sounders; Daniel and Benjamin Kikanovic for San Jose Earthquakes.

⚡️Match Facts: Seattle Sounders has scored in 8 of their last 9 home matches. San Jose Earthquakes has lost 6 of their last 7 away matches.

💡 Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction

Seattle Sounders is expected to dominate this match given their strong home form and San Jose Earthquakes' poor away record. Despite their struggles, San Jose Earthquakes might manage to score due to their offensive capabilities. Expect Seattle Sounders to secure a comfortable win, though San Jose Earthquakes could still find the back of the net.

Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 3.5 total goals
• Seattle Sounders to win