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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes take on an impressive Los Angeles FC side in an important encounter at the BMO Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Preview
San Jose Earthquakes are rooted to the bottom of MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled this season. The Earthquakes slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side defeated Vancouver Whitecaps by a narrow 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles FC have a good recent record against San Jose Earthquakes and have won 11 out of the last 18 matches between the two teams, as opposed to San Jose Earthquakes' seven victories.
- Los Angeles FC have won nine of their last 11 matches at home against San Jose Earthquakes in all competitions, with their most recent victory coming by a 4-1 scoreline in the Leagues Cup in August this year.
- Los Angeles FC have lost only one of their last 11 matches played out in the last three months of the calendar year in a run dating back to last season, with their only such defeat coming in the MLS Cup final against Columbus Crew.
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Los Angeles FC have an admirable squad at their disposal and have made the most of their resources this season. Mateusz Bogusz has been a revelation for the hosts and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes have been in abysmal form this year and will need to work hard to avoid another debacle on Saturday. Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 2-0 San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Mateusz Bogusz to score - Yes
