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Sporting Kansas City 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes


Major League Soccer Matchday 6
Children's Mercy Park

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.70
3.60
5.50
Prob.
58.8%
27.8%
18.2%

Key points

• Sporting Kansas City has had stable recent form with three consecutive draws.
• Sporting Kansas City averages 1.83 goals scored per game and 0.83 goals conceded per game.
• San Jose Earthquakes currently sit in 14th position with 0 points from 3 games.
• San Jose Earthquakes average 0.67 goals scored per game and 1.5 goals conceded per game.
• Sporting Kansas City has a solid recent home form with a three-game winning streak.
• Sporting Kansas City has a better head-to-head record against San Jose Earthquakes, winning more matches.

Recent form

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been relatively stable, with three consecutive draws in their last three Major League Soccer matches. They currently sit in 10th position in the league table, having accumulated 3 points from their first 3 games. Over their last six matches, Sporting Kansas City has managed to score an impressive 11 goals, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while conceding only 5 goals at a rate of 0.83 per game. Their goal difference stands at a respectable +6. It's worth noting that they have recorded two high-scoring friendly matches, with a 5-0 win against Miami FC and a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. However, they have not had any significant runs of wins or defeats in their recent matches.

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have had a difficult start to their Major League Soccer campaign, currently sitting 14th in the league table with 0 points from their first 3 games. Their recent form has been disappointing, with a run of three consecutive losses in the league, including a 3-1 defeat to LA Galaxy and a 2-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps. The Earthquakes have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only 4 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging 0.67 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded 9 goals, an average of 1.5 per game, resulting in a negative goal difference of -5. Despite their poor league form, San Jose did manage to secure a 1-0 win against Portland Timbers in a friendly match.

Sporting Kansas City

10th · 0-3-0 · 2-2 (0) · 3 pts
Last 6
LWWDDD
Results
W2 D3 L1
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
+6
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.67
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
0 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 1
Philadelphia Union
· Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo
1 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Friendlies Clubs
Atlanta United
1 - 3
Sporting Kansas City
· Friendlies Clubs
Miami FC
0 - 5
Sporting Kansas City
· Friendlies Clubs
Nashville SC
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City

San Jose Earthquakes

14th · 0-0-3 · 2-7 (-5) · 0 pts
Last 6
LWDLLL
Results
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored
4
Per game
0.7
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
-5
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 3
LA Galaxy
· 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
· Friendlies Clubs
Charlotte FC
1 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes

Recent home/away form

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent home form has been solid, with a three-game winning streak spanning from September to early November 2023. During this run, they scored a total of 7 goals while conceding only 3, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive stability. However, their last three home matches have seen them draw twice and win once, with two particularly high-scoring games: a 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC in a friendly and a 2-1 victory over St. Louis CITY in the MLS. Despite the slight dip in form, Sporting Kansas City has maintained their unbeaten run at home, extending it to six games.

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have had a mixed run of form in their recent away games, with their last six matches yielding one win, three draws, and two losses. They have struggled to find consistency on the road, as evidenced by their current 14th position in the league table, having failed to secure any points from their first three games. The Earthquakes have been involved in some low-scoring affairs, with 70% of their last six away games seeing under 2.5 goals. However, they did have one particularly high-scoring match, a 2-2 draw against New York City FC in a friendly on February 7, 2024.

Sporting Kansas City

10th · 0-3-0 · 2-2 (0) · 3 pts
Last 6
WWDWDD
Results
W3 D3 L0
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 1
Philadelphia Union
· Friendlies Clubs
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 3
Charlotte FC
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
St. Louis CITY
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
0 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 1
Minnesota United
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
Houston Dynamo

San Jose Earthquakes

14th · 0-0-3 · 2-7 (-5) · 0 pts
Last 6
DDLWDL
Results
W1 D3 L2
Goals scored
5
Per game
0.8
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
1.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· 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
· Friendlies Clubs
Charlotte FC
1 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes
· Friendlies Clubs
New York City FC
2 - 2
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
0 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes

Head-to-head

Based on the provided search results, here's a summary of the head-to-head statistics between Sporting Kansas City and San Jose Earthquakes:

- In total, the two teams have met 26 times, with Sporting Kansas City winning 13 matches, San Jose Earthquakes winning 7 matches, and 5 matches ending in a draw.
- Another source indicates that Sporting Kansas City has won 10 games, San Jose Earthquakes has won 2, and there were 5 draws.
- Sporting Kansas City has won 13 times, San Jose Earthquakes has won 7 times, and there have been 5 draws according to yet another source.

These statistics suggest some discrepancies in the exact numbers due to the different sources and time frames considered. However, the overall trend indicates that Sporting Kansas City has had a better record in their head-to-head meetings with San Jose Earthquakes.

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