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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes take on Minnesota United in an important encounter at the Allianz Field on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Preview
Minnesota United are in ninth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of DC United this week and will need to bounce back in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled so far this season. The Earthquakes slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United are on an even footing as far as the official head-to-head record is concerned and have won five games apiece out of the 14 matches played between the two teams.
- After a run of four victories against Minnesota United between 2017 and 2018, San Jose Earthquakes have managed only one victory in their last 10 such games in all competitions.
- Minnesota United are winless in their last nine consecutive matches in the regular season of MLS - the longest such streak in the club's history.
- San Jose Earthquakes have picked up only 14 points from their 24 matches in MLS so far this season - the fourth-lowest tally at this stage of the season in the history of the competition.
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Minnesota United have impressive players in their ranks but have failed to justify their potential this season. The hosts have been in poor form this month and will need to step up to the plate in this game.
San Jose Earthquakes have struggled in recent months and have a mountain to climb to become competitive again. Minnesota United are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Minnesota United 3-1 San Jose Earthquakes
Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Minnesota United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Teemu Pukki to score - Yes
