San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United
18th August 03:30hrs
Football – USA – MLS
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1037 GMT, Tuesday 17 August
Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes and Adrian Heath’s Minnesota United square off at PayPal Park in California in MLS action on Wednesday. The visitors are sitting pretty in fifth spot in the current Western table, while the Quakes are down in ninth. Both teams will be looking for maximum points from this midweek matchup, but the hosts are the slight favourites. Check out the latest betting odds and predictions.
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San Jose Earthquakes Preview – Will the Quakes’ unbeaten run go on?
San Jose Earthquakes have had a tough season up until now, winning just five of 19 MLS games. The club have suffered seven defeats and drawn seven of the other 14. However, San Jose have been tough to beat in recent months.
The Quakes may be languishing in the table, but they are undefeated in eight league matches. The problem is, six of those eight have ended in draws. They have won two of their last four, though, seeing off Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles. Those are their only two victories since early May.
If San Jose can turn draws into wins, they could fire themselves up the Western Conference table. Can they claim a third victory in five on Wednesday?
Minnesota United Preview – Can the Loons pick up second away win?
Adrian Heath’s Minnesota United have been in fine fettle of late. Before last weekend’s narrow home loss to LA Galaxy, the Loons had won three and drawn two of their previous five.
United have struggled away from home this season, picking up just one MLS away win. However, they have also been tough to beat on their travels, losing only one of the last six. Four of those six have ended level, so Minnesota could certainly do with some more away points.
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Heath’s troops have collected 26 points from 18 league games, sitting in fifth place at present. Three points on the road in midweek will send a signal of intent to the teams at the top.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Betting Advice
The two clubs met back in July and played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Minnesota. San Jose took the lead and fell behind. With eight minutes to go, Benjamin Kikanovic rescued a point for the visitors.
Minnesota picked up two big wins in the unique 2020-21 season. In MLS action back in March, they won 5-2 away from home. United then beat the California outfit 4-1 in the MLS is Back Tournament in August 2020.
Before the 2-2 draw in July, Minnesota had won four in a row against San Jose, scoring 15 times to boot.
Key Facts – San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United Betting Tip
- San Jose have not beaten Minnesota in five attempts
- The Quakes have drawn six and won two of their last eight
- The Loons have picked up just one away win this season
On paper, not a lot splits these two. Minnesota have a great recent record over San Jose, but the pair played out a 2-2 draw when they last met. Have a punt on the draw and both teams to score again at 10/3.
Robin Lod has been Minnesota’s main man so far this season, scoring six times in 12 MLS appearances. Put some money on the midfielder to notch anytime in this one at 15/8.
The best betting odds for San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United
San Jose Earthquakes to win: 23/20 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Minnesota United to win: 11/5 at Bet365
