San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 Los Angeles FC

Current streaks

Recent form

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 14th position with just 4 points from their opening 10 games. Their recent form has been poor, with a run of four consecutive defeats before managing to stop the rot with a draw against Nashville SC in their latest match. The Earthquakes have been involved in several high-scoring games during this period, with five of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. They have conceded an average of 2.67 goals per game in their previous six outings, highlighting their defensive frailties. However, they have also shown an ability to find the back of the net, scoring 11 goals in their last six matches, an average of 1.83 per game. Despite this, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these fixtures, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent matches.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC's recent form has been impressive, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six games. They have scored an impressive 16 goals in these matches, averaging 2.67 goals per game, while conceding 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per game. The team's attacking prowess is evident in their high-scoring matches, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their 5-0 victory against Nashville SC on March 24th stands out as a particularly dominant performance. However, their defense has been less consistent, with only one clean sheet in the last six games, and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. Despite this, Los Angeles FC currently sits in 5th position in the league table, having accumulated 15 points from 10 games.

Recent home/away form

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling with their home form recently, suffering four defeats in their last six games at home. They are currently sitting in 14th position in the league, having only managed to secure 4 points from 10 games. The team has been on a poor run of form, with three consecutive losses at home before managing to secure a win against Seattle Sounders. However, they followed that up with another loss against Colorado Rapids. The Earthquakes have been struggling to find the back of the net, scoring only 5 goals in their last 6 home games, while conceding 12. Two of their games have been particularly high-scoring, with a 3-2 win against Seattle Sounders and a 3-1 loss against LA Galaxy.

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with a three-game losing streak followed by a draw in their latest match against Portland Timbers. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last 6 away games, at a rate of 1.83 goals per game. However, they have also shown an ability to score goals, finding the net 8 times in the same period. Notably, their away matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent form, LAFC managed to secure two wins in friendly matches against Toronto FC and Chicago Fire, prior to the start of the Major League Soccer season.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles FC indicate that they have played 16 matches as of the data provided:

- Los Angeles FC has won 9 matches.
- San Jose Earthquakes has won 6 matches.
- There has been 1 draw.
- The average number of goals per match between the two teams is 3.81.
- In the 2024 season, San Jose Earthquakes has scored an average of 1.11 goals per match.

Additionally, Los Angeles FC has a higher win percentage against common opponents (55%), with 19% draws, while San Jose Earthquakes has a lower win percentage (19%), with 28% draws when facing common opponents.

The last match between the two teams was on July 21, 2023, with Los Angeles FC winning 2-1. The upcoming match is scheduled for May 5, 2024.