STRUGGLING San Jose Earthquakes will be aiming to turn their fortunes around as they host LA Galaxy in this all-Cali MLS battle. San Jose are bottom of the Western Conference and should pose no problems for Galaxy, who are challenging at the top of the standings.
It has been a difficult campaign for San Jose Earthquakes, who are rooted to the bottom of the Western Conference. They are currently on a four-match losing run and were thrashed 6-2 at Los Angeles FC in their previous MLS fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy bookmaker predictions
Galacticos are California dreamin’ of a shutout
LA Galaxy have been decent on their travels and picked up a 1-0 victory at Real Salt Lake in their previous away fixture. However, they are often a bit suspect at the back and have kept just three clean sheets in their last 11 fixtures on the road.
With all of this in mind, the bookies appear to be anticipating a closely fought contest with a win for San Jose Earthquakes priced at 6/4, while it’s 11/8 for an LA Galaxy victory. A draw is set at odds of 5/2.
Strikes aplenty in the Goal-den state
It was a seven-goal thriller in the last meeting between San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy and another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards. Over 4.5 goals is priced at 9/4, while Over 3.5 goals is priced at evens.
Correct score prediction
With LA Galaxy looking lethal up front but goals seemingly guaranteed at both ends, we're going for a 3-1 LA Galaxy win, which is available at 15/2 in the correct score market.
Form guide
The loss at Los Angeles is among a string of recent heavy defeats for San Jose Earthquakes, who were also beaten 5-1 by New York City. Ian Russell’s men are also struggling at home, losing three of their last four matches at Stanford Stadium.
In contrast to San Jose Earthquakes’ struggles, LA Galaxy have enjoyed a fine campaign so far. Greg Vanney’s men are challenging at the top of the Western Conference and head into Sunday’s clash with five wins from their last six matches.
| San Jose Earthquakes vs | Result | LA Galaxy vs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFC (A) |
🔴 L 2-6 |
Real Salt Lake (A) |
🟢 W 1-0 |
| Portland (H) |
🔴 L 1-2 |
New York City (H) |
🟢 W 2-0 |
| Cincinnati (H) |
🔴 L 2-4 |
Sporting Kansas (H) |
🟢 W 4-2 |
| New York City (A) |
🔴 L 1-5 |
Chicago (A) |
🔴 L 1-2 |
| Austin (H) |
⚫ D 1-1 |
FC Dallas (H) |
🟢 W 3-1 |
Most recent results appear at the top
Team news & Player to watch
Carlos Akapo, James Marcinkowski and Bruno Wilson remain sidelined for San Jose Earthquakes and will miss Sunday’s clash. Benjamin Kikanovic could be handed a start after scoring off the bench last time out.
Opponents LA Galaxy are still without Riqui Puig, who continues to nurse a groin injury. The visitors are likely to retain much of the same team that won at Real Salt Lake last time out.
Jovel-y stuff expected from top gun Dejan
Dejan Joveljic is the leading scorer for LA Galaxy with 11 goals and will be the one to watch on Sunday. The striker has also found the net in two of the last three matches against San Jose Earthquakes and is priced at 5/4 to maintain his scoring run.
Projected starting XIs
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy
Jackson, Marie, Munie, Rodrigues, Vitor Costa, Yueill, Tsakiris, Espinoza, Lopez, Pellegrino, Kikanovic
LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs San Jose Earthquakes
McCarthy, Yamane, Caceres, Yoshida, Nelson, Lepley, Cerrillo, Gabriel Pec, Fagundez, Paintsil, Joveljic
| Player | Team | Anytime scorer odds | First scorer odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ D. Joveljic |
LA Galaxy |
5/4 |
5/2 |
| A. Pellegrino |
San Jose Earthquakes |
9/4 |
3/1 |
| J. Paintsil |
LA Galaxy |
11/4 |
9/2 |
| J. Ebobisse |
San Jose Earthquakes |
3/1 |
11/2 |
| Gabriel Pec |
LA Galaxy |
3/1 |
11/2 |
San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy head-to-head record
LA Galaxy have the firm upper hand in recent matches against San Jose Earthquakes, having won the last three meetings. They triumphed 4-3 in their last MLS clash back in April.
Galaxy breaks cause Quakes some early shakes
Interestingly, Galaxy have opened the scoring in the last six meetings with San Jose Earthquakes and can be backed to grab the first goal on Sunday at 9/10.
| Competition | San Jose wins | Draws | LA Galaxy wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS |
31 |
18 |
41 |
| US Open Cup |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| OVERALL |
32 |
18 |
42 |
How to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy on TV
You can watch this match on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
*All odds in this article are sourced from Betfred unless otherwise stated. Odds are subject to change.
This MLS match between San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy will be played on Jun 30, 2024 and kick off at 00:30. Check below for our tipsters best San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
