The San Jose Earthquakes have crawled back into the top half of the Western Conference standings after missing the MLS playoffs in three of the past four seasons. While the Earthquakes have a negative goal differential, they have made a habit of doing just enough to keep generating points. Anyone making an LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction will see they are a dedicated group.
Defending MLS Cup champions LAFC have had its fair share of issues trying to defend last year’s title. The Black and Gold took a tough break in the MLS standings when it lost to rival LA Galaxy on the Fourth of July at the Rose Bowl. Los Angeles, however, does still reside near the top of the Western Conference and will want to try and bounce back quickly.
LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes Information
LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes
Location of the game: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 8. 10:30 p.m.
How to watch: MLS League Pass
Recent Scores
This will be the third meeting between the two California sides this season. Both of their meetings on the MLS schedule have been hotly contested this season. The Earthquakes won the first meeting between the teams 2-1 in early May, while LAFC won the second meeting 2-1.
LAFC vs. San Jose Analysis
LAFC enters this game at the start of what may be a difficult stretch for the Black and Gold. They have lost three straight MLS games. Those losses include two straight to FC Dallas and the LA Galaxy, where LAFC scored one goal or fewer in each contest.
People looking to make an LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction will show that the teams have never tied in 14 meetings all-time. Black and Gold forward Denis Bouanga has done a majority of the scoring for LAFC, putting up 11 goals this season. The Black and Gold have a goal differential of plus six.
San Jose may be one of those MLS teams that is due to get hit with some regression. The Earthquakes are 7-7-7 this season and have conceded 28 goals, while only scoring 25. What has helped San Jose look better for anyone making a LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes experience is the talent they have at the front of their attack.
Cristian Espinoza has scored nine goals this season, while Jeremy Ebobisse has scored seven times this season. What has really helped San Jose is that both of its top scorers have appeared in all 21 of its MLS matches so far this season.
Odds Breakdown
LAFC
When it comes to MLS odds, the Black and Gold are still -225 to win on the three-way moneyline despite their inconsistencies this season. LAFC is -560 to win on the draw/no bet option. The over/under has been set at 2.5 goals.
San Jose
The Earthquakes are +525 on the three-way moneyline. Anyone looking to make an LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction can back San Jose at +410 on the draw/no-bet moneyline.
LAFC vs. San Jose Betting Pick and Prediction
Making MLS picks on the total in this game seems to indicate this game will go over the total. Both sides seem to have a handle on how to attack the other side. With both teams pressing for points, this will be one where the total goes above three goals.
When it comes to MLS odds, betting on LAFC’s moneyline doesn’t provide a lot of value. It may be a situation where it is best to put the Black and Gold in the same game parlay. Being able to add a few legs will help drive down the price. If you are insisting on picking a winner, LAFC should be able to hold serve at home.
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