Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.40
|
3.50
|
2.80
|
| Prob. |
41.7%
|
28.6%
|
35.7%
|
Key points
• San Jose Earthquakes are in 14th place with no points from their first two games, struggling to score goals consistently.
• San Jose's defensive record is a concern, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game.
• Vancouver Whitecaps are in 9th position with 1 point and have not kept a clean sheet in their last six matches.
• The majority of Whitecaps' games have been low-scoring, with 70% featuring under 2.5 goals.
• San Jose has had a mixed run of form in recent home games, with struggles to keep clean sheets.
• Vancouver has struggled in recent away matches, losing their last two games and conceding over 2.5 goals in 70% of the last six away games.
Recent form
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes have had a difficult start to the season, currently sitting in 14th place in the league table with no points from their first two games. Their recent form has been poor, with a run of three consecutive defeats in their last three matches. The Earthquakes have struggled to score goals consistently, averaging just 0.67 goals per game over their last six matches. However, they did manage to keep a clean sheet in one of those games. The team's defensive record has also been a concern, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. Despite their overall struggles, San Jose did manage to secure a 1-0 victory against Portland Timbers in a friendly match on February 14th.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a mixed start to their season, currently sitting in 9th position in the league with 1 point from their opening game. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have struggled to find consistency, with four draws and two losses. The Whitecaps have not managed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Their scoring output has also been relatively low, averaging just 0.83 goals per game. However, the majority of their matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 70% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals. Notably, both teams have scored in 80% of their recent matches, suggesting that the Whitecaps have been involved in closely contested encounters.
San Jose Earthquakes
LLWDLL
W1 D1 L4
4
0.7
8
1.3
-4
1
2
50%
67%
33%
Vancouver Whitecaps
LDDLDD
W0 D4 L2
5
0.8
9
1.5
-4
0
2.33
83%
67%
33%
Recent home/away form
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes have had a mixed run of form in their recent home games. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, having lost their last two matches against LA Galaxy and Charlotte FC. Prior to that, they had a run of three consecutive draws against Austin, Nashville SC, and Minnesota United. Their only win in the last six home games came against Real Salt Lake. The Earthquakes have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in all of their last six home matches. However, there have been no particularly high-scoring games, with 70% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals.
Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps have struggled in their recent away matches, with a run of three consecutive defeats. They have lost their last two away games, including a heavy 5-2 loss against Los Angeles FC in the MLS. The Whitecaps have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with 70% of their last six away games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their poor form, they managed to keep two clean sheets in their previous six away matches.
San Jose Earthquakes
DWDDLL
W1 D3 L2
6
1
8
1.3
-2
0
2.33
83%
67%
33%
Vancouver Whitecaps
DDLWLL
W1 D2 L3
6
1
12
2
-6
2
3
50%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps indicate a closely matched rivalry:
- Both teams have won 11 games each in their meetings.
- There have been 12 draws between these two sides.
- The average number of goals per match across all encounters is approximately 2.8 goals.
Additional details include:
- San Jose Earthquakes has averaged 1.1 away goals per match in comparable fixtures outside of the head-to-head contests with Vancouver Whitecaps.
- Vancouver Whitecaps has averaged 1.6 home goals per match in similar non-head-to-head fixtures.
- In the 2024 season, San Jose Earthquakes scored an average of 1.00 goals per match.
- In the 2024 season, Vancouver Whitecaps scored an average of 0.71 goals per match.
These statistics suggest a competitive and balanced history between the San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps.