Real Salt Lake 0-2 San Jose Earthquakes

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, losses, and a draw in their last six matches. Despite their 3rd place position in the league, their recent performances have been marked by defensive vulnerability, conceding 13 goals in six games (2.17 per game) and failing to keep a clean sheet. Notably, their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and an impressive average of 3.83 total goals per game. A standout performance was their 5-2 victory over Atlanta United, showcasing their offensive capability. However, they've also suffered heavy defeats, including a 3-0 loss to both Houston Dynamo in the Leagues Cup and Portland Timbers in MLS play. The team's ability to score (1.67 goals per game) is overshadowed by their defensive struggles, resulting in a negative goal difference of -3 over this period.

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are currently experiencing a challenging period, sitting in 14th position in the league with just 14 points from 25 games. Their recent form shows a struggle for consistency, with only one win in their last six matches. The team's goal-scoring ability has been inconsistent, with a notable 5-0 victory against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup standing out as their highest-scoring game. However, they've also suffered three consecutive losses in their most recent matches, including a 4-1 defeat to Los Angeles FC. Defensively, the Earthquakes have been conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, managing only one clean sheet in their last six outings. The statistics show an even split between high and low-scoring games, with 50% of matches going over 2.5 goals and 50% under, suggesting unpredictable performances from game to game.

Recent home/away form

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake's recent home form has been impressive, with the team currently on a three-game winning streak at their home ground. Their offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, as they've scored 5 goals in three of their last five home matches, including high-scoring victories against Atlanta United (5-2), Austin FC (5-1), and Colorado Rapids (5-3). The team is averaging an impressive 3.33 goals per game in their last six home matches, while conceding 1.67. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these games, and 83% of the matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating exciting, high-scoring affairs for the fans. Despite their strong offensive showing, Real Salt Lake has not managed to keep a clean sheet in any of these six home games, suggesting there might be room for improvement in their defensive performance.

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling significantly in their recent away games, with a concerning run of five consecutive losses in their last six matches. Their defensive performance has been particularly alarming, conceding a staggering 20 goals in these six games, averaging 3.33 goals conceded per match. Two high-scoring defeats stand out: a 6-2 loss to Los Angeles FC and a 5-1 defeat to New York City FC, both in Major League Soccer. The Earthquakes have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games and have only managed to score 5 goals themselves, averaging less than a goal per game. Their poor away form is reflected in their league position, sitting 14th with just 14 points from 25 games, indicating broader issues beyond just their away performances.