Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Jose Earthquakes

Current streaks

Recent form

Vancouver Whitecaps

Based on the provided information, the Vancouver Whitecaps are currently in good form, sitting in 6th position in the league with 42 points from 26 games. Their recent results show resilience, with only one loss in their last six matches across all competitions. The team has demonstrated solid defensive capabilities, keeping three clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game in their last six outings. While their goal-scoring hasn't been prolific, averaging 1.17 goals per game, they've managed to secure positive results consistently. The Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over Club Tijuana in the Leagues Cup stands out as their highest-scoring game in this stretch. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs.

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, alternating between wins and losses without establishing a clear winning streak. Their last six games have yielded mixed results with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. Notably, their match against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup stands out as a high-scoring affair, with the Earthquakes securing an impressive 5-0 victory. This game significantly contributed to their goal tally, helping them achieve a respectable average of 1.83 goals scored per game over the last six matches. However, their defensive performance has been somewhat shaky, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. Despite these offensive numbers, San Jose's current 14th position in the league table with just 17 points from 27 games suggests they are struggling to translate their goal-scoring ability into consistent results.

Recent home/away form

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown inconsistent form at home recently, with their last six games resulting in two wins, one draw, and three losses. Despite their 6th position in the league, their home performances have been a mixed bag. Notably, there have been two particularly high-scoring games: a 4-3 loss to Houston Dynamo in MLS play and a surprising 4-1 defeat to Wrexham in a friendly match. The Whitecaps have struggled defensively at home, conceding 11 goals in their last six games (1.83 per game), while scoring 8 (1.33 per game). Their clean sheet against FC Dallas in their most recent home game is a positive sign, but it's worth noting that they've only managed two clean sheets in this six-game stretch. The team's home form doesn't show any significant winning or losing streaks, highlighting their inconsistency.

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes have struggled away from home recently, experiencing a challenging run of form with only one win in their last six away matches. Notably, they endured a three-game losing streak in Major League Soccer before breaking it with a draw in the Leagues Cup. The team's defensive vulnerabilities are evident, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game and keeping just one clean sheet in this period. Their 6-2 loss to Los Angeles FC stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, contributing significantly to their -9 goal difference. Despite these difficulties, the Earthquakes showed signs of improvement in their most recent away game, securing a 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake, which could potentially mark a turning point in their away form.