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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Chicago Fire take on a struggling San Jose Earthquakes side in an important encounter at PayPal Park on Saturday. Both teams have struggled this season and will need to step up this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire Preview
Chicago Fire are in 13th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The away side edged Philadelphia Union to a narrow 4-3 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the Western Conference league table and have been in poor form. The Earthquakes slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of St. Louis City in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chicago Fire have a slight edge over San Jose Earthquakes and have won 11 out of the 31 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to San Jose Earthquakes' 10 victories.
- San Jose Earthquakes have won each of their last three matches against Chicago Fire in MLS - the longest such streak by either team in the history of the competition.
- San Jose Earthquakes have lost 16 matches in 21 matches in MLS so far this season - only the second team to endure such a run since the turn of the century.
- Chicago Fire pulled off a comeback to secure a 4-3 victory with less than 10 minutes to go this week - the second time they have achieved the feat in MLS this season.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire Prediction
San Jose Earthquakes have been in dismal form over the past year and will need to mount a resurgence this month. The Earthquakes have a mountain to climb and cannot afford a poor result this weekend.
Chicago Fire can pack a punch on their day and have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Chicago Fire
San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Chicago Fire to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cristian Espinoza to score - Yes
