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LA Galaxy 4-3 San Jose Earthquakes


Major League Soccer Matchday 14
Dignity Health Sports Park

7'
J. Paintsil
14'
Gabriel Pec
D. Joveljic
24'
J. Paintsil
30'
M. Yoshida
J. Paintsil
32'
Rodrigues
C. Espinoza
45'
C. Espinoza
54'
C. Gruezo
56'
R. Puig
Gabriel Pec
58'
B. Kikanovic
J. Yueill
65'
Vitor Costa
70'
E. Zavaleta
70'
R. Puig
72'
J. Ebobisse
76'
J. Skahan

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.50
4.75
6.00
Prob.
66.7%
21.1%
16.7%

Key points

• LA Galaxy is at the top of the league table with 15 points from 8 games.
• LA Galaxy's recent form includes 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
• LA Galaxy scores an average of 2.17 goals per game.
• San Jose Earthquakes are in 14th position with only 3 points from 8 games.
• San Jose Earthquakes have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game.
• Head-to-head stats show LA Galaxy has won 28 out of 41 matches against San Jose Earthquakes.

Current streaks

LA Galaxy

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
2

San Jose Earthquakes

Wins
0
Since a win
3
Losses
3
Since a loss
0
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
9

Recent form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently sitting at the top of the league table with 15 points from 8 games. In their last six matches, they have secured three wins, two draws, and only one loss, showcasing their consistency. The Galaxy's attacking prowess is evident, as they have scored an average of 2.17 goals per game, while conceding 1.67. Notably, their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in the same percentage of matches. The Galaxy's most recent victory, a 3-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps, further highlights their goalscoring ability.

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 14th position with only 3 points from their first 8 games. Their recent form has been poor, losing five of their last six matches, including a four-game losing streak. The Earthquakes have conceded a high number of goals, averaging 2.5 per game over their previous six fixtures, while scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game. Notably, their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches. The 4-3 loss against Austin FC on April 7th stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter.

LA Galaxy

3th · 4-3-1 · 17-12 (+5) · 15 pts
Last 6
DDWWLW
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
Nashville SC
2 - 2
LA Galaxy

San Jose Earthquakes

14th · 1-0-7 · 10-20 (-10) · 3 pts
Last 6
LLWLLL
Results
W1 D0 L5
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
15
Per game
2.5
Goal difference
-7
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 3
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
4 - 3
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
2 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
3 - 2
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent home form has been mixed, with their last six games at home yielding just one win, two draws, and three losses. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 16 goals in these six matches, an average of 2.67 goals per game. This includes a particularly high-scoring friendly against FC Nordsjaelland, where they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat. On a positive note, LA Galaxy ended their three-game losing streak at home with a draw against Inter Miami and a win against Seattle Sounders in their most recent home fixture. The team's matches have been generally high-scoring, with 67% of their last six home games featuring over 2.5 goals.

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling in their recent away matches, with a run of four consecutive defeats following a draw and a win in their previous two games. Their away form has been poor, as they have managed to secure only 3 points from 8 games, placing them in the 14th position in the league. The team has been involved in high-scoring matches, with over 2.5 goals scored in 67% of their last six away games. A particularly notable result was the 4-3 loss against Austin FC on April 7, 2024, which showcases their defensive vulnerabilities and attacking potential. Despite scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game, San Jose Earthquakes have conceded 1.83 goals per match, resulting in a negative goal difference of -3.

LA Galaxy

3th · 4-3-1 · 17-12 (+5) · 15 pts
Last 6
LLLDDW
Results
W1 D2 L3
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
16
Per game
2.7
Goal difference
-9
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 1
Inter Miami
· Friendlies Clubs
LA Galaxy
0 - 3
Charlotte FC
· Friendlies Clubs
LA Galaxy
1 - 5
FC Nordsjaelland
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 4
FC Dallas

San Jose Earthquakes

14th · 1-0-7 · 10-20 (-10) · 3 pts
Last 6
WDLLLL
Results
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
11
Per game
1.8
Goal difference
-3
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
4 - 3
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
2 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
2 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Friendlies Clubs
Vancouver Whitecaps
1 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes
· Friendlies Clubs
Portland Timbers
0 - 1
San Jose Earthquakes

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer (MLS) are as follows:

- Both teams have played 41 matches against each other.
- LA Galaxy has won 28 of those matches, while San Jose Earthquakes has won 15.
- 11 matches ended in a draw.
- Overall, both teams have scored an average of 3.10 goals per game in their direct encounters.

In the current season (2024), the teams have played a few matches against each other, with LA Galaxy winning 15 times, San Jose Earthquakes winning 15 times, and 11 matches ending in a draw.

Additionally, the teams have a recent streak where the last two matches ended without both teams scoring (BTTS) and the last two matches were under 2.5 goals.

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