San Jose Earthquakes (1-8-0) travel to face off against Nashville SC (1-3-4) on Sunday, April 28th. This match will be played at Geodis Park in Nashville, TN. Both San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC
San Jose Earthquakes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The San Jose Earthquakes will be looking to bounce back from a high-scoring loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy. This match saw a total of seven goals, which was well above the line of 3.5 goals. The Earthquakes had a payout of +460 on the money line.
On offense, San Jose was led by Benjamin Kikanovic and Rodrigues, who each scored on two occasions. Overall, the Earthquakes took 17 shots and seven shots on goal. Cristian Espinoza finished the match with two assists.
Defensively, things weren’t much better for the Earthquakes, as they allowed four goals on eight shots on goal for the Galaxy. William Yarbrough had three saves on the day, and the club’s defenders finished with just five blocked shots.
Through the first nine matches of the season, the San Jose Earthquakes have struggled, posting a record of 1-8-0, which has them in 14th place in the Western Conference. They have lost four straight matches, including a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy on April 22nd. Overall, they are 0-5-0 on the road and 1-3-0 at home. Following this match against Nashville SC, they will return home to take on Los Angeles FC on May 4th. Over their last five matches, they have just one win, which came against the Seattle Sounders FC.
Nashville SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
In their last match, Nashville SC took on Inter Miami CF on the road. Despite the over/under line being 6.5 goals and the match finishing with four goals, the under was the correct pick. Going into the match, the three-way line for a Nashville SC win was +540.
Nashville’s only goal was an own goal by Inter Miami CF, and they finished with five shots on goal and 13 total shots. Sam Surridge had a club-high four shots on goal and Hany Mukhtar took the second-most shots overall (3).
On the defensive end, Elliot Panicco got the start and Joe Willis played the second half. Overall, Miami CF took 10 shots, and seven shots on goal, with Panicco making three saves. Nashville’s defense intercepted 14 passes and finished with two blocked shots.
Through eight matches, Nashville SC has struggled to find consistency, as they sit 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 1-3-4. They have dropped their last two matches, including a loss to Inter Miami CF on April 20th. Overall, Nashville has been favored in three matches, going 1-1-1, while they have yet to win as an underdog (0-2-3). Following this match against the San Jose Earthquakes, Nashville will return home to take on CF Montréal on Sunday, May 5th.
San Jose Earthquakes Offense Breakdown
The San Jose Earthquakes have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. They are currently 7th in MLS in shots on goal per match. Jeremy Ebobisse is their top scorer this season, as he has three goals. Cristian Espinoza is 10th in MLS in shots on goal and leads the club in assists.
Nashville SC Offense Breakdown
Sam Surridge is the top scorer for Nashville SC this season, as he has found the back of the net twice, which is also good for 81st in the MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, as he has six, which is 63rd in the league. This season, Nashville SC is 27th in the MLS in goals per match, as they are averaging one per contest.
San Jose Earthquakes Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Nashville SC, the San Jose Earthquakes are coming off a rough stretch on defense. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 3.7 goals per match. This includes giving up four goals to both the Los Angeles Galaxy and Austin FC. Overall, they are 29th in goals allowed this season, giving up an average of 2.7 goals per match. They will be facing a Nashville SC offense that is 27th in scoring this season. William Yarbrough is the team’s top goalkeeper, but he has yet to record a clean sheet this season.
Nashville SC Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the San Jose Earthquakes, the Nashville SC defense is struggling, as they are 28th in MLS, allowing 2.0 goals per match. Over their last four matches, they have given up 3.0 goals per match. They will be facing an Earthquakes offense that is 13th in scoring. Goalkeeper Joe Willis has just one clean sheet this season, and his 12 saves are 32nd in MLS.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC Prediction
Given the way both Nashville SC and the San Jose Earthquakes have struggled on the defensive end this season, we have this match between the Earthquakes and Nashville ending in a 1-1 draw. Coming into the match, both teams are near the bottom of the league in goals allowed, with Nashville 28th and San Jose 29th. Our projections are giving Hany Mukhtar the best chance to score a goal for Nashville, while Amahl Pellegrino is our top projected goal scorer for the Earthquakes.
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Last updated:April 25, 2024 Nashville SC, San Jose Earthquakes