San Jose Earthquakes vs FC Cincinnati prediction and betting tips - June 16, 2024
San Jose Earthquakes
As part of the next MLS matchday on Sunday, June 16, San Jose Earthquakes will play against FC Cincinnati at PayPal Park. Here is the prediction for the match from the Dailysports expert team.
San Jose Earthquakes
The "Quakes" have had a very poor start to the current MLS season. Currently, the San Jose club occupies the last place in the Western Conference standings. In 16 matches played, San Jose has managed only three wins, losing 11 matches.
Specifically, last Sunday, the San Jose Earthquakes played an away match against New York City FC and suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat. Notably, San Jose has the worst defense in the conference, having conceded 39 goals with a goal difference of -15. In seven home games, San Jose has secured only two wins, losing four matches.
FC Cincinnati
The "Orange and Blue" have had a strong start to the current MLS season and deservedly occupy second place in the Eastern Conference standings. In 16 rounds, FC Cincinnati has recorded 10 wins, losing only three matches. Pat Noonan's team is two points behind the first-place Inter Miami, but Cincinnati has two games in hand.
In the last round, the "Orange and Blue" played a home match against Nashville, unexpectedly losing 0-2. The team conceded two goals by the 30th minute and could not recover. It is worth noting that prior to this, the "Orange and Blue" had a seven-game winning streak. Regarding their away performance, Cincinnati has lost only once in eight matches, with six wins.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The last time the teams played was in September 2022, when Cincinnati won 6-0 at home.
- In none of the two matches played between these teams did both teams score.
- In four of Cincinnati's last five away matches, the "Total over 2.5 goals" bet has been successful.
San Jose Earthquakes vs FC Cincinnati Prediction
Cincinnati performs very well in away matches, yet bookmakers still rate the teams' chances as roughly equal. We believe it is worth betting on "Cincinnati to win with a handicap (0)" with odds of 1.78.
