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San Jose Earthquakes invite Los Angeles Galaxy to the PayPal Park in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday (July 21). The hosts beat Guadalajara 4-3 on penalties in their campaign opener last week, while LA are playing their first game.
San Jose are playing for the second time in the Leagues Cup, having got eliminated from the group stage last season, losing both games. They have one win in four games, with that triumph coming in their Leagues Cup campaign opener.
LA, meanwhile, have registered 3-2 wins in their last two MLS games. In their previous outing, goals from Gabriel Pec, Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil helped them beat Portland Timbers at home. Paintsil bagged the assists for the first two goals before scoring in the 58th minute.
The Galaxy have played in all but one edition of the Leagues Cup and were eliminated in the group stage last season.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have locked horns 98 times across competitions, with LA leading 47-33.
- LA are unbeaten in seven meetings against San Jose, winning six.
- San Jose have three wins in 12 meetings against the Galaxy, with all wins coming away from home.
- San Jose have one win in eight home games across competitions, losing six.
- LA have won five of their last six away games against San Jose, scoring thrice in each win.
- The last 10 meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
San Jose have two wins in 15 games across competitions, with one coming on penalties. They have lost five of their last six home games across competitions.
The Galaxy, meanwhile, have nine wins in their last 12 games across competitions, losing three. They have scored at least thrice in their last four meetings with San Jose. LA are playing after 10 days, so they are well-rested.
Considering that and LA's dominance in the fixture, expect the visitors to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: San Jose 1-2 Los Angeles
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Gabriel Pec to score or assist any time - Yes
