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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Minnesota United take on San Jose Earthquakes in a crucial encounter at the PayPal Park on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United are in 11th place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in poor form this season. The away side slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders last 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 over the past year. The Earthquakes stunned Real Salt Lake with a 2-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Minnesota United have a slight edge over San Jose Earthquakes and have won six out of the 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to San Jose Earthquakes' five victories.
- Minnesota United have lost only one of their last 11 matches against San Jose Earthquakes in all competitions in a run dating back to 2019 - the Earthquakes had won their first four matches preceding this run.
- San Jose Earthquakes picked up only their fifth victory of the season against Real Salt Lake last week - four of these five victories have been against the current top five in the MLS Western Conference table.
- Minnesota United are winless in each of their last eight matches away from home in all competitions.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Prediction
Minnesota United have been a shadow of their former selves this season and will need to make amends in the coming weeks. Kelvin Yeboah scored a brace against Seattle Sounders last week and will look to maintain his good run in this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes have failed to make a mark this season but can pull off a surprise result on their day. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 Minnesota United
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Minnesota United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Kelvin Yeboah to score - Yes
