San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders
13th May 0330hrs
Football – USA – MLS
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Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1545 GMT, Wednesday 12 May
Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes entertain Brian Schmetzer’s Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in MLS action on Thursday. In-form San Jose will be looking for a fourth win on the trot, while Seattle, who currently lead the way in the Western Conference table, will want to preserve their unbeaten start. Who will prevail in this top-of-the-table all-Western clash in California? Read on for the best analysis, predictions and odds.
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San Jose Earthquakes Preview – Can the Quakes make it four wins on the spin?
Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes kicked off the 2021-22 MLS campaign with a disappointing 2-1 loss at Houston Dynamo. They failed to strike back after going two goals down in Texas, with Paul Marie’s late effort being no more than a consolation.
Since then, though, the Quakes have hardly put a foot wrong. They beat Dallas and DC United at home in their next two, scoring seven goals in the process. Then last time out, Chris Wondolowki netted a brace at Rio Tinto Stadium in a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.
The Goonies will leapfrog Seattle to the Western summit with three points on home turf this Thursday. San Jose are currently priced at 7/4 to nick the win.
Seattle Sounders Preview – Sounders to remain unbeaten after trip to California?
Brian Schmetzer’s Seattle Sounders have made a superb start to their season. After four games played, the Sounders are one of four teams in MLS yet to lose a league game.
Seattle started with a thumping 4-0 win over Minnesota United at Lumen Field, with Raul Ruidiaz helping himself to a brace. On matchday two, Schmetzer’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Los Angeles at the Banc of California Stadium.
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Seattle have since secured back-to-back wins to take No. 1 spot in the Western Conference table. Before a 2-1 victory at Portland Timbers, the Sounders eased past LA Galaxy on home turf, with Ruidiaz scoring another double, while Brad Smith was also on target in the 3-0 victory. Can they move on to 13 points from 15 with another triumph this Thursday?
San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders Betting Advice
Back in September last year, Seattle walloped San Jose 7-1 at Lumen Field. The Sounders ran riot as five different scorers got on the scoresheet. They also won 4-1 in the last MLS meeting in November, while the other two games between the pair last season ended in goalless draws.
Key Facts – San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders Betting Tip
- Seattle scored 11 and conceded one against San Jose last term
- The Quakes have not beaten the Sounders since 2015
- These two are the current top two in the MLS table
This enthralling encounter could go either way at PayPal Park, but we fancy Seattle to keep up their unbeaten start by picking up a vital victory in San Jose. The tempting odds of 3/1 for the away win and both teams to score are just too good to turn down.
Peruvian Raul Ruidiaz has been in red-hot form for Seattle so far this season, already scoring five league goals in just four outings. Ruidiaz also netted three times against San Jose last year. Back the 30-year-old to open the scoring here at 15/4.
The best betting odds for San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders
San Jose Earthquakes to win: 7/4 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Seattle Sounders to win: 11/8 at Bet365
