C. Espinoza
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.30
|
4.00
|
2.75
|
| Prob. |
43.5%
|
25%
|
36.4%
|
Key points
• San Jose Earthquakes are in poor form, sitting 14th in the league with 11 points from 21 games and on a six-game losing streak.
• They have conceded 22 goals and scored only 6 in their last six games, with an average of 3.67 goals against per game.
• Chicago Fire have shown inconsistent form, with three wins in their last six matches but no clean sheets, conceding an average of 2 goals per game.
• Chicago Fire have been involved in high-scoring games, with 5 out of 6 matches having over 2.5 goals.
• San Jose Earthquakes have struggled in recent home games, losing three in a row and scoring only 0.83 goals per game.
• Chicago Fire's away form has seen three losses, two draws, and one win in their last six games, with high-scoring matches and 1.5 goals scored per game on average.
Current streaks
San Jose Earthquakes
0
10
6
0
0
11
Chicago Fire
1
0
0
1
0
11
Recent form
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes are currently in poor form, sitting in 14th position in the league with just 11 points from 21 games. They are on a six-game losing streak, conceding a staggering 22 goals while scoring only 6 in those matches. The Earthquakes have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their last 6 games featuring over 2.5 goals. They have conceded an average of 3.67 goals per game during this period, while scoring just 1 goal per match. The team's defensive struggles are further highlighted by their inability to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 6 games, with both teams scoring in 67% of those matches.
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses in their last six games. Despite sitting in 13th position in the league, they have managed to secure three wins in their previous six matches. However, it's worth noting that they have conceded goals in all six games, with no clean sheets recorded. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of the six games featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their most recent match against Philadelphia Union ended in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Chicago Fire, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net. On the other hand, their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, as they have conceded an average of 2 goals per game in this period.
San Jose Earthquakes
LLLLLL
W0 D0 L6
6
1
22
3.7
-16
0
4.67
67%
17%
83%
Chicago Fire
DWWLLW
W3 D1 L2
14
2.3
12
2
+2
0
4.33
100%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling in their recent home games, with a disappointing run of three consecutive losses against LA Galaxy, Portland Timbers, and FC Cincinnati. Their last victory at home was against Oakland Roots in the US Open Cup, which was followed by a draw against Austin FC in the league. The Earthquakes have been conceding goals at a high rate, with an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches, while only scoring 0.83 goals per game. The 4-2 loss against FC Cincinnati stands out as a particularly high-scoring game in this period. Overall, San Jose Earthquakes' home form has been poor, and they will need to improve their defensive performance and goal-scoring ability to turn their fortunes around.
Chicago Fire
The Chicago Fire's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with three losses, two draws, and one win in their last six games on the road. They are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 13th position with 21 points from 21 games. A notable trend in their away games is the high frequency of high-scoring matches, with 67% of their last six away fixtures featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of those games. The Fire's 4-2 loss to Orlando City on June 22, 2024, and their 4-1 victory over Toronto FC on June 15, 2024, stand out as particularly high-scoring affairs. Despite their inconsistent form, the Chicago Fire have managed to find the back of the net regularly, averaging 1.5 goals per game in their last six away matches.
San Jose Earthquakes
WLDLLL
W1 D1 L4
5
0.8
11
1.8
-6
1
2.67
50%
50%
50%
Chicago Fire
DLDWLL
W1 D2 L3
9
1.5
11
1.8
-2
1
3.33
83%
33%
67%