San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Minnesota United

Current streaks

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San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes have shown mixed form in their recent games, with no consistent winning or losing streak exceeding two matches. Their most notable performance came in the Leagues Cup, where they scored an impressive 5-0 victory against Necaxa, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, they also suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Los Angeles FC in the same competition. The team's goal-scoring has been somewhat erratic, averaging 1.67 goals per game in their last six matches, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals. Their league position (14th) and points tally (17 from 26 games) suggest they are struggling in the Major League Soccer standings. The Earthquakes have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six games, including their most recent 2-0 win against Real Salt Lake, which could be a positive sign for their defensive improvements.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding two wins, one draw, and three losses. The team has struggled defensively, conceding more goals (9) than they've scored (8) during this period, resulting in a negative goal difference. Despite their 11th position in the league, they've managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six matches. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards lower-scoring encounters. The most notable game in this stretch was their latest match, a high-scoring 3-2 loss to Seattle Sounders, which bucked the trend of their recent lower-scoring games.

Recent home/away form

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes have been experiencing mixed fortunes at home recently, with a notable three-game losing streak in their most recent Major League Soccer matches. However, they broke this streak emphatically in their latest game, a Leagues Cup fixture against Necaxa, which ended in a resounding 5-0 victory. This high-scoring game stands out as their most impressive performance in the recent list. Despite their struggles in the league, where they sit in 14th position, the Earthquakes have shown the ability to both score and concede, with their last six games averaging 2.67 total goals. Their home form has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses in their last four matches across all competitions, suggesting a team struggling to find consistency but capable of impressive performances when at their best.

Minnesota United

Minnesota United's recent away form has been particularly concerning, with the team currently on a five-game winless streak on the road, including four consecutive losses. Their defensive struggles are evident, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game in their last six away matches, while failing to keep a single clean sheet. The match against FC Dallas stands out as a high-scoring affair, ending in a 5-3 defeat for Minnesota. Despite their offensive output improving slightly, averaging 1.17 goals per game, it hasn't been enough to overcome their defensive shortcomings. The team's overall goal difference of -8 in these six games highlights their difficulties in maintaining competitiveness away from home, which has likely contributed to their mid-table position in the league.