San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th October 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes take on an impressive Real Salt Lake side in an important clash at the PayPal Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Preview
Real Salt Lake are in fourth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in impressive form this season. The away side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Minnesota United this week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table at the moment and have struggled over the past year. The Earthquakes defeated FC Dallas by a 3-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- San Jose Earthquakes have a good recent record against Real Salt Lake and have won 17 out of the last 43 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Real Salt Lake's 14 victories.
- San Jose Earthquakes have won six of their last nine matches at home against Real Salt Lake, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 4-3 margin in 2021.
- San Jose Earthquakes were on a winless run of five matches on the trot in MLS before they secured a 3-2 victory against FC Dallas this week.
- Real Salt Lake have won only one of their last 12 matches away from home in all competitions.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Prediction
Real Salt Lake have good players in their ranks and will be intent on moving up the league table. Cristian Arango can be lethal on his day and will need to step up to the plate this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes have been in dismal form this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Real Salt Lake are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes 0-3 Real Salt Lake
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Salt Lake to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Salt Lake to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Cristian Arango to score - Yes