Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes
11th September 0300hrs
Football – USA – MLS
Pick Home Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1707 GMT, Wednesday 9 September
Struggling San Jose Earthquakes make the trip to Washington to play Seattle Sounders in MLS action on Friday. With San Jose at the foot of the Western Conference at present, while the Sounders sit second, the hosts will be targeting all three points at CenturyLink Field. As expected, Brian Schmetzer’s men are the odds-on favourites. Check out our in-depth betting preview below.
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Seattle Sounders Preview – Will the Sounders strike back with a home win?
Brian Schmetzer’s Seattle Sounders are flying high in second place in the Western Conference table at present. After nine games played in this season’s MLS, the Sounders have won four, drawn three and lost two. Ahead of this round of fixtures, they are just two points behind leaders Sporting Kansas City.
Having collected ten points from a possible 12, the Sounders fell to a disappointing defeat last time out. Despite Kevin Leerdam levelling the scores before half time, Portland Timbers netted late to leave CenturyLink Field with a 2-1 win and all three points.
Defeat last time out was Seattle’s first loss since losing to Chicago Fire in the MLS is Back Tournament at the ESPN World of Sports Complex back in July. Can Schmetzer’s high-flying side get back to winning ways this Friday?
San Jose Earthquakes Preview – Quakes to have a tough time in Seattle?
Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes have had an abysmal season so far. Not helped by the unusual circumstances, the Quakes sit rock bottom of the Western table after eight games played. They have won two, lost three and drawn three so far.
Having said that, with things so tight, victory on Friday could lift them into mid-table. Since securing back-to-back wins over Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Fire, San Jose have taken just one point from four matches. However, they stopped a run of three straight defeats with a 1-1 draw with fellow strugglers Colorado Rapids last weekend.
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This will be a tough fixture for the Goonies, but can Almeyda’s men cause an upset at CenturyLink Field on Friday? They are priced at 7/2 to get the points.
Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Advice
At the ESPN World of Sports Complex back in July, these two sides played out a tense 0-0 draw. Last term, Seattle picked up four points from the two MLS fixtures.
Key Facts – Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tip
- San Jose have not beaten Seattle since June 2015
- The Sounders are unbeaten in nine against the Quakes, winning five and drawing four
- Seattle are currently second in the Western Conference table, while San Jose are bottom
After losing at home to Portland last time out, Schmetzer’s Sounders will be hoping to hit back at the first time of asking this Friday.
San Jose stopped a run of three defeats with a home draw with the Rapids last Sunday, but they could be in for a difficult day at the office in Washington on Friday.
You can get the decent price of 7/2 for the home team to win both halves of this one. Also, take a punt on the hosts to win to nil at 12/5.
The best betting odds for Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders to win: 8/11 at Bet365
Draw: 14/5 at Bet365
San Jose Earthquakes to win: 7/2 at Bet365
