Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
On July 6, 2025, an MLS showdown will take place between representatives of different conferences: San Jose Earthquakes will host the Red Bulls on their home turf. Let's take a closer look at this matchup.
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Match preview
San Jose currently sit sixth in the Western Conference after 20 rounds, boasting 27 points and holding the title of the league’s most prolific side: their matches have seen a staggering 72 goals scored (almost 3.5 per game).
The team’s recent form can be described as middling: in their last five games, they’ve drawn twice, won twice, and suffered one defeat. Arena’s squad continues to struggle with balancing attack and defense, which almost always leads to high-scoring encounters featuring the Earthquakes.
The Red Bulls, after a four-match winning streak, have hit a rough patch, collecting just two points from their last three outings. Schwarz’s men, while not conceding frequently, still tend to let one in nearly every game, which hampers their points tally. After 20 rounds, the team has 29 points and sits eighth in the Eastern Conference, trailing Miami on goal difference.
New York are eager to cement their spot in the playoff zone, and to do so, they need to take all three points on the road—a task well within reach, considering that in the last five head-to-head meetings, the “Bulls” have come out on top four times, with one draw.
Probable lineups
San Jose Earthquakes: Daniel, Rodriguez, Romney, Munie, Jones, Leroux, Kaye, Vitor Costa, Espinoza, Arango, Judd
New York Red Bulls: Coronel, Nealis, Duncan, Eyile, Sofo, Carvalho, Stroud, Valencia, Forsberg, Choupo-Moting, Ngoma
Match facts and head-to-head
In the last five head-to-head clashes, the Red Bulls have claimed four wins and one draw, with a goal difference of 11:3
In the Red Bulls’ last five matches, both teams have scored on four occasions
In the Earthquakes’ last five matches, both teams have also scored four times
Prediction
Neither side places much emphasis on defense, resulting in plenty of goals in their games. On top of that, I’m confident both clubs will push for victory, leaving little room for a draw in this contest. My pick: Total over 3 goals at 1.79.
