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San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Sporting Kansas City


Major League Soccer Matchday 35
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37'
B. Kikanovic
38'
T. Leibold
48'
E. Thommy
57'
A. Pulido
N. Radoja
83'
K. Shelton (O.G.)
87'
J. Skahan

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.00
3.80
3.40
Prob.
50%
26.3%
29.4%

Key points

• San Jose Earthquakes are struggling in the league, sitting in 14th position with poor recent form.
• Earthquakes have been conceding an average of 2.83 goals per game and scoring only 1 goal per game on average.
• Sporting Kansas City's recent games have been high-scoring, with an average of 4.5 total goals per game.
• Sporting Kansas City has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per game.
• San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling in their recent home games, with only one win and one draw in the last six matches.
• Sporting Kansas City has a poor away form, currently on a six-game losing streak with a high average of 3 goals conceded per game.

Current streaks

San Jose Earthquakes

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Sporting Kansas City

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
2

Recent form

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 14th position with only 14 points from 22 games. Their recent form has been poor, with a run of five consecutive defeats before securing a narrow 1-0 win against the Chicago Fire in their most recent match. During this six-game period, the Earthquakes have conceded a high number of goals, averaging 2.83 per game, while scoring only 1 goal per game on average. A particularly high-scoring game occurred on June 23, 2024, when they lost 6-2 against Los Angeles FC. The Earthquakes have managed only one clean sheet in their last six matches, and 67% of these games have seen over 2.5 goals scored, indicating a tendency for high-scoring encounters.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games featuring a run of three consecutive losses followed by a win, another loss, and then a win in their most recent match. Despite their mixed results, Sporting Kansas City's games have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 4.5 total goals per game. In fact, 83% of their last six matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Their defensive struggles are evident, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per game, while scoring 1.83 goals per game themselves. Notable high-scoring games include their recent 3-2 win over FC Dallas and a 4-3 loss to Real Salt Lake. Sporting Kansas City's lone clean sheet in this period came in a 2-0 victory against Austin FC.

San Jose Earthquakes

14th · 4-2-16 · 30-56 (-26) · 14 pts
Last 6
LLLLLW
Results
W1 D0 L5
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
17
Per game
2.8
Goal difference
-11
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 0
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
2 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
6 - 2
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
2 - 4
FC Cincinnati

Sporting Kansas City

13th · 5-5-13 · 37-48 (-11) · 20 pts
Last 6
LLLWLW
Results
W2 D0 L4
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
16
Per game
2.7
Goal difference
-5
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.5
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 2
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 0
Austin FC
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
4 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
3 - 4
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 2
Sporting Kansas City

Recent home/away form

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling at home recently, with a run of three consecutive defeats before their most recent 1-0 win against Chicago Fire. In their last six home games, they have only managed to secure one victory and one draw, losing the other four matches. The Earthquakes have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably a 4-2 loss against FC Cincinnati and a 3-0 defeat to LA Galaxy. However, their last two home games have seen a total of just one goal scored, suggesting a potential shift towards lower-scoring matches.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent away form has been dismal, with the team currently on a six-game losing streak on the road. They have struggled defensively, conceding a staggering 18 goals in their last six away matches, an average of 3 goals per game. This poor defensive record has been a major contributor to their current 13th position in the league. Sporting Kansas City's away games have been particularly high-scoring, with all six of their recent away fixtures featuring over 2.5 goals. In fact, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches. Despite their offensive efforts, scoring 7 goals in the last six away games, Sporting Kansas City has failed to secure any points, highlighting the need for significant improvements in their defensive performance and overall away form.

San Jose Earthquakes

14th · 4-2-16 · 30-56 (-26) · 14 pts
Last 6
LDLLLW
Results
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored
5
Per game
0.8
Goals against
11
Per game
1.8
Goal difference
-6
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
2.67
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 0
Chicago Fire
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
2 - 4
FC Cincinnati
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 1
Austin FC
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 1
Orlando City

Sporting Kansas City

13th · 5-5-13 · 37-48 (-11) · 20 pts
Last 6
LLLLLL
Results
W0 D0 L6
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
18
Per game
3
Goal difference
-11
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
0%
Over 2.5
100%
· Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
4 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 2
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
3 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
3 - 2
Sporting Kansas City
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