The hosts are the clear favorites! Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
San Jose Earthquakes
Another match in the MLS regular season will take place on Sunday at America First Field, where Real Salt Lake will host the San Jose Earthquakes. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Real Salt Lake
The "Royals" started the current season strongly and are currently sitting in third place in the Western Conference standings. With 44 points from 24 matches, Real Salt Lake has secured 12 wins and suffered only five losses. They are just three points behind second-placed Los Angeles FC, while leaders LA Galaxy are five points ahead.
However, Pablo Mastroeni’s side has recently slowed down, picking up only one point in their last three games. In their most recent match, Real Salt Lake suffered a 2-3 defeat away to the Colorado Rapids. In the Leagues Cup, the team finished last in their group, falling short against Houston Dynamo. At home, the Royals have been formidable, losing only twice and winning eight of their 11 matches.
San Jose Earthquakes
It’s safe to say that the "Quakes" have had a disappointing season. San Jose currently sits at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. In 25 matches, the Earthquakes have managed just four wins while suffering 19 losses. With only 14 points, they are already 19 points adrift of the top nine teams.
In their last MLS match, Ian Russell's team played away against Minnesota and lost 0-2. This was their third consecutive defeat and fourth in the last five rounds. San Jose Earthquakes had a decent run in the Leagues Cup, winning their group and advancing past Necaxa, but they were no match for Los Angeles FC, losing 1-4.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in the last three meetings between these teams.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in four of the last five matches.
- Real Salt Lake has won their last two home games against San Jose Earthquakes.
Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Bookmakers are confident that the hosts will take all three points, with Real Salt Lake’s win offered at modest odds of 1.42. A good bet in this case could be "Real Salt Lake to Win with a -1.5 Handicap" at odds of 2.00.
