This weekend in MLS, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy do battle in a Californian Clasico at PayPal Park. Both clubs will be desperate for all three points.
Check out this betting preview for the latest SJ Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy odds and best MLS picks.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy Information
San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy
Location of the game: PayPal Park, San Jose, CA.
Date & Time: Saturday, July 1, 10:30 PM EST.
How to watch: MLS Pass
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy Recent Scores
These two rivals locked horns in May, with LA Galaxy running out narrow 2-1 winners on home turf. Dejan Joveljic netted the decisive goal in injury time.
LA Galaxy also won the away meeting last term, with Javier Hernandez scoring a brace. Will they make it three in a row on the weekend?
Last Game Records
It is important to take a quick look at how each team is doing this season before making any betting picks.
San Jose Earthquakes
After a five-game undefeated streak, San Jose heads into the derby having lost two in a row. They were hammered 4-1 by Houston Dynamo before losing 2-1 at home to St. Louis City last time out.
LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy has had a season to forget up to now, though they are undefeated in four. After a win at Real Salt Lake at the start of the month, Galaxy have drawn three on the trot.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy Betting Preview
The Earthquakes sits at fifth in the Western Conference right now, while Galaxy languishes in 13th.
San Jose Earthquakes Preview
San Jose Earthquakes is having a decent MLS season, although Luchi Gonzalez’s men have lost the last two. In fact, since a home win over Philadelphia Union, the Quakes have taken one point from a possible nine.
Their home form has been excellent this term. The loss to St. Louis last week was their first home reverse of the campaign. Prior to that, San Jose had won six and tied three of nine on their MLS schedule at PayPal Park.
The Quakes are desperate to return to winning ways this weekend. The two MLS teams are evenly matched on paper, but San Jose is looking to make home advantage count. Keep reading for the latest SJ Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy odds.
LA Galaxy Preview
LA Galaxy has had a tough MLS season so far, as they sit 28th out of 29 teams in the combined MLS standings. However, Greg Vanney’s boys are unbeaten in four matches.
After a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Real Salt Lake, Galaxy has drawn three in a row. In recent weeks, they have tied with St. Louis, Sporting Kansas City, and Colorado Rapids.
LA Galaxy will want to extend their unbeaten run to five matches on the weekend. A point would be a decent outcome, but can Galaxy leave the home of their rivals with a crucial win?
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy Odds Breakdown
Looking at the latest SJ Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy odds market, the home team is the favorite at +105.
LA Galaxy makes the short trip to PayPal Park priced at +230 to leave with all three points. The draw is available at decent MLS odds of +280.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy Pick and Prediction
LA Galaxy edged a tight tussle at Dignity Health Sports Park in May, but San Jose could get revenge in this one.
It could be close on the scoreline again, so check out the eye-catching MLS odds of +800 for the host to win 2-1. Also, you can get +260 for the San Jose win and both teams to score.
- Final Score Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 LA Galaxy (+800)
- Pick: San Jose Earthquakes to Win and Both Teams to Score (+260)
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