Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes prediction, preview, team news and more | MLS 2021
The MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as San Jose Earthquakes take on Los Angeles FC on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will need to step up in this fixture.
Los Angeles FC are in ninth place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have struggled this year. The home side played out a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy earlier this month and will want to return to winning ways this weekend.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are in tenth place in the league table at the moment and have also been poor this season. The Earthquakes suffered a 3-0 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps in their previous league game and will need to bounce back in this match.
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Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head
Los Angeles FC have a slight edge over San Jose Earthquakes and have won six out of 10 matches played between the two teams. San Jose Earthquakes have managed four victories against Los Angeles FC and will need to step up in this match.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place last month and ended in a 2-0 victory for San Jose Earthquakes. Los Angeles FC were poor on the day and have a point to prove this weekend.
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Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Team News
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC will have to do without Carlos Vela, Kwadwo Opoku, Tristan Blackmon, and Eddie Segura this weekend. Eduard Atuesta and Erik Duenas have also picked up knocks and might be unavailable for selection.
Injured: Kwadwo Opoku, Eddie Segura, Tristan Blackmon, Carlos Vela, Pablo Sisniega, Alvaro Quezada, Julian Gaines
Doubtful: Erik Duenas, Eduard Atuesta
Suspended: None
San Jose Earthquakes
Shea Salinas and Siad Haji are carrying knocks at the moment and might not feature against Los Angeles FC this weekend. Jeremy Ebobisse is also injured and has been ruled out of this fixture.
Injured: Jeremy Ebobisse
Doubtful: Shea Salinas, Siad Haji
Suspended: None
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Predicted XI
Los Angeles FC Predicted XI (4-4-2): Tomas Romero; Diego Palacios, Sebastien Ibeagha, Jesus Murillo, Kim Moon-Hwan; Jose Cifuentes, Daniel Crisostomo, Bryce Duke, Raheem Edwards; Brian Rodriguez, Cristian Arango
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San Jose Earthquakes Predicted XI (4-3-3): James Marcinkowski; Marcos Lopez, Tanner Beason, Judson, Paul Marie; Jack Skahan, Eric Remedi, Jackson Yueill; Javier Lopez, Cade Cowell, Cristian Espinoza
Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
Los Angeles FC have not been at their best this season and will need to turn their season around in the coming weeks. The hosts are winless in their last four games and cannot afford another debacle in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes' impressive run of form came to an end against Vancouver Whitecaps earlier this month. Both teams have issues to address at the moment and are likely to play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes