San Jose Earthquakes (5-21-2) travel to face off against Seattle Sounders (13-9-7) on Wednesday, September 18th. This match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Seattle Sounders 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 Seattle Sounders. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders
San Jose Earthquakes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The San Jose Earthquakes will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. This match was played on the road, and going into the match, they were the heavy underdog at +510. The two combined goals were short of the line, which was set at 3.5 goals.
San Jose’s offense took a total of five shots, with two being on target. No player for the Earthquakes had more than one shot, and as a club, they had just two corner kicks. Niko Tsakiris and Cristian Espinoza were the two players to take a shot for the club.
Daniel played at the goalie position for the Earthquakes, and he had a total of nine saves on Vancouver’s 11 shots on target. Overall, the Whitecaps took 19 shots, and they also had seven corner kicks. The defense in front of Daniel finished with just two blocked shots.
The San Jose Earthquakes have struggled mightily this season, as they have just five wins in 28 matches, putting them in 14th place in the Western Conference. They have lost two straight matches, including a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 15th. Overall, they have just two wins on the road, and they have been favored in just 10 matches, going 2-7-1 in those contests. After this match vs. the Seattle Sounders, they will return home to take on St. Louis City SC on September 22nd.
Seattle Sounders Is Coming Off A Win
The Seattle Sounders will be looking to build off their 2-0 shutout win over Sporting Kansas City. This match took place on their home pitch, and they were the heavy favorite at -190. The two combined goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.
Seattle’s offensive attack took a total of 15 shots, four of which were on target. They needed just three total shots to score their two goals. Paul Rothrock and Jackson Ragen scored one time apiece, with Rothrock and Jordan Morris both picking up an assist.
On the defensive end, the Sounders also played well, despite Sporting Kansas City taking a total of 13 shots. Stefan Frei picked up the clean sheet while making one save. Seattle’s defense had a total of 13 interceptions while blocking one shot.
In their last seven matches, the Seattle Sounders have gone 5-2, including a 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City on September 15th. Overall, the Sounders are 13-9-7, which has them sitting in 5th place in the Western Conference. At home, Seattle has been strong, going 7-2-5. Following this match against the San Jose Earthquakes, the Sounders will be back in action on September 29th vs. the Houston Dynamo.
San Jose Earthquakes Offense Breakdown
The San Jose Earthquakes have been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, ranking 25th in goals scored and 26th in shots on goal. They have been effective on corner kicks, ranking fifth in the league in that category. Amahl Pellegrino is the team’s top goal scorer, ranking 58th in MLS with six goals. Cristian Espinoza is the team’s leader in shots on goal and assists, ranking 40th and fourth in the league, respectively.
Seattle Sounders Offense Breakdown
The Seattle Sounders have been one of the more efficient offenses in the MLS this season, ranking 18th in the league in goals scored at 1.4 per match. Jordan Morris has been the top scorer for the Sounders this season, ranking 18th in the league with 11 goals. Raúl RuidÃaz has also been a key contributor, ranking 11th in the league in shots on goal and 35th in goals scored. Albert Rusnák has been the top playmaker for Seattle, ranking 8th in the league in assists and 42nd in goals scored. The Sounders have been one of the top teams in the league in terms of corners, leading the MLS in that category.
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, giving up just 1.2 goals per match over their last five contests. This includes a shutout against Real Salt Lake on August 25th. However, they have given up two goals in two of their last three matches, and they will be facing a Seattle Sounders offense that is 18th in the MLS. Keeper William Yarbrough is 34th in clean sheets this season with just one.
Seattle Sounders Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the San Jose Earthquakes, the Seattle Sounders’ defense is coming off a strong stretch of play, as they have allowed just three goals over their last four matches. This includes a shutout against Sporting Kansas City and a match against the Portland Timbers, who have the third-best offense in the MLS. Overall, they are 2nd in the league in goals allowed per match at 1.1, and they are also 2nd in blocked shots. Stefan Frei is 4th in the league with eight clean sheets.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders Prediction
Given that the Seattle Sounders are 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the MLS this season, we like them to pick up a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Coming into the match, the Sounders are 2nd in the league in fewest goals allowed and are also 2nd in blocked shots. Our projections have Raúl RuidÃaz as the top goal scorer for Seattle, and he has the best odds to score a goal overall. Look for Cristian Espinoza to score for the Earthquakes.
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Last updated:September 17, 2024 San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC