San Jose Earthquakes (5-22-3) travel to face off against CF Montréal (8-12-10) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at Stade Saputo in Montréal, QC. CF Montréal is coming off a win in their previous match, while San Jose Earthquakes will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the CF Montréal. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
San Jose Earthquakes vs CF Montréal
San Jose Earthquakes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The San Jose Earthquakes will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to St. Louis City SC. This match took place on their home pitch, and they were the favorite going in at +143. The one goal scored fell short of the line of 3.5 goals.
Jeremy Ebobisse was the main source of offensive production for the Earthquakes, scoring on one of his three total shots and two shots on goal. He was the only player for the club to find the net, and San Jose took a total of 15 shots.
On the defensive end, the Earthquakes allowed two goals on just two shots on target for St. Louis City SC. William Yarbrough finished with two saves on the four total shots he faced, and the club had a total of six interceptions.
In the Western Conference, the San Jose Earthquakes are in 14th place with a record of 5-22-3. They have struggled on the road, going just 2-11-2. Overall, they have been favored in 11 matches, going 2-8-1 in those contests. Their last win came back on August 14th against the Colorado Rapids. Following this match, they will return home to take on FC Dallas on October 3rd.
CF Montréal Is Coming Off A Win
In their last match, CF Montréal hosted the Chicago Fire FC. Heading into the match, they were +104 on the money line and the two combined goals were exactly what was needed to payout on the over 2.5 goal line.
Montréal’s offensive attack took a total of eight shots, three of which were on goal. Caden Clark and Josef Martinez were the two players to score, with Clark taking three shots and scoring on his only shot on goal.
Overall, Montréal’s defenders finished with eight interceptions and didn’t have to block a single shot. Jonathan Sirois made three saves for Montréal, who also finished with just a single corner kick.
Through 30 matches, CF Montréal has a record of 8-12-10, which has them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been slightly better at home, going 6-4-5, compared to 2-8-5 on the road. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 2-3-2. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on Atlanta United FC on October 2nd. In the standings, they are one point behind Austin FC and one point ahead of D.C. United SC.
San Jose Earthquakes Offense Breakdown
The San Jose Earthquakes have struggled to find the back of the net this season, as they are 23rd in MLS in goals scored. Their top scorer is Amahl Pellegrino, who has found the back of the net seven times. Cristian Espinoza is the team’s leader in shots on goal and assists, and he is also third on the team in goals scored. Overall, San Jose is 26th in MLS in shots on goal and 5th in corners.
CF Montréal Offense Breakdown
Josef Martínez is the top scorer for CF Montréal this season, and he is also the leading scorer in the club’s history. He has scored six goals this season, which is 58th in MLS. Martínez has also had 13 shots on goal, which is 99th in the league. This season, CF Montréal is averaging 1.3 goals per match, which is 21st in MLS. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. Their passing percentage is 85.3%, which is 7th in the league. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 60% of their matches.
San Jose Earthquakes Defense Breakdown
Despite being 29th in goals allowed per match this season, the San Jose Earthquakes have been playing better of late, as they have given up just two goals in each of their last four matches. However, it should be noted that three of those matches came against offenses that are ranked 20th or worse. On the season, they are 20th in blocked shots and 8th in interceptions. Goalkeeper William Yarbrough is 26th in saves and has just one clean sheet this season.
CF Montréal Defense Breakdown
Jonathan Sirois and the CF Montréal defense have struggled of late, allowing 12 goals over their last five matches (2.4 per match). However, they did have a clean sheet against the Chicago Fire FC, who are 25th in scoring. Overall, CF Montréal is 27th in goals allowed this season, and they are 26th in blocked shots and 21st in interceptions. Sirois is 8th in saves this season and has six clean sheets.
San Jose Earthquakes vs CF Montréal Prediction
Our pick for this San Jose Earthquakes vs. CF Montréal matchup is to take CF Montréal on the money line at -109. CF Montréal comes in with the edge on offense, as they are projected to have more shots on goal and have been slightly better at finishing this season. Look for Josef Martínez to have a strong chance to score for CF Montréal, as he is our top projected goal scorer. Taking into account the projections, we have this one finishing in a 2-1 CF Montréal win.
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Last updated:September 24, 2024 CF Montréal, San Jose Earthquakes