Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.05
|
3.80
|
3.25
|
| Prob. |
48.8%
|
26.3%
|
30.8%
|
Key points
- LA Galaxy holds 6th position, San Jose Earthquakes at 10th in MLS league standings.
- San Jose Earthquakes struggle with 2 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses, while LA Galaxy face inconsistency with 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses in away games.
- San Jose Earthquakes home games show 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal difference of -1.
- Head-to-head statistics reveal 16 wins for San Jose Earthquakes, 15 wins for LA Galaxy, and 11 draws historically.
Recent form
San Jose Earthquakes
In their recent games, the San Jose Earthquakes have shown inconsistency with 2 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses overall. They have been struggling to secure victories, with their most recent game in the Major League Soccer resulting in a loss against FC Dallas. The Earthquakes have been notably drawing many matches, indicating difficulty in sealing wins. Despite a couple of positive results, they need to work on converting draws into wins to improve their form in upcoming fixtures.
LA Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy have been struggling recently, with only 2 wins in their last 17 games across all competitions. They've had a tough time defensively, conceding multiple goals in most matches. While they've shown some resilience with draws, they need to work on turning those into wins to improve their form. In Major League Soccer, their recent form is slightly better with 1 win in 11 games, but they still need to focus on tightening up their defense to turn draws into victories.
Recent home/away form
In the recent San Jose Earthquakes home games, it's been an up and down rollercoaster for the team. With 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, they managed to score 7 goals but conceded 8, resulting in a goal difference of -1. Their average goals per game stand at 1.4, and they scored key wins over Real Salt Lake with a 2-1 result. However, a tough 2-3 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy showed their vulnerability in defense. Overall, the Earthquakes have been competitive but will look to tighten up at the back to secure more positive results in the future.
W1 D3 L2
Goals scored: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goals conceded: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goal difference: -1
Points won: 6/18 (1 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)
In their recent away games, LA Galaxy have struggled to find consistency with 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses. With a total of 9 goals scored and 14 goals conceded, their goal difference is -5. This pattern indicates a fragility in defense that needs addressing. On a positive note, they have managed to score an average of 1.5 goals per game but have been conceding 2.33 goals per game on average. These results leave them with 4 points out of a possible 18, highlighting the need for improvement in both ends of the pitch to secure better outcomes in future matches.
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored: 9 (1.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 14 (2.33 per game)
Goal difference: -5
Points won: 4/18 (0.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)
Head-to-head
Based on the provided sources, the head-to-head statistics between San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy indicate that before their upcoming match on March 3, 2024, they had met previously with the following records:
- **San Jose Earthquakes wins**: 16
- **LA Galaxy wins**: 15
- **Draws**: 11
These numbers suggest a relatively even historical performance between the two teams.