On Saturday, August 24th, at 9:30 PM, the San Jose Earthquakes will travel to take on Real Salt Lake in a Western Conference matchup. This game will be played at America First Field in Sandy, UT. The Earthquakes are 14th in the conference with a record of 4-19-2 and are on a three-game losing streak. Real Salt Lake is 3rd in the Western Conference and has a record of 12-5-8. The ML odds for this match are +525 for San Jose, -245 for Salt Lake, and +410 for a draw. The over/under goal line is sitting at 3.5 goals.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: San Jose Earthquakes at Real Salt Lake
- Where: Sandy, UT at America First Field
- Date: Saturday, August 24th
- Betting Odds RSL -245 | SJE +525 O/U 3.5
San Jose Earthquakes Preview
In their last seven matches, the San Jose Earthquakes have only managed one win, going 1-6. Overall, they are 4-19-2, which has them in 14th place in the Western Conference. Their record on the road is just 1-10-1, and they have lost three straight matches. Following this match against Real Salt Lake, they will return home to take on Minnesota United FC on Sunday, September 1st.
The San Jose Earthquakes are currently 24th in MLS in goals scored, averaging 1.2 per match. They have scored less than their season average in six straight matches. Amahl Pellegrino is their top scorer, with five goals, which is 69th in MLS. Cristian Espinoza is their leader in assists and shots on goal, and his 11 assists are 2nd in MLS.
After giving up two goals to Minnesota United FC on July 21st, the San Jose Earthquakes' defense will be looking to bounce back against a Real Salt Lake offense that is 3rd in the MLS in goals scored. Overall, San Jose is 29th in goals allowed this season, giving up an average of 2.4 goals per match. However, they have been better as of late, giving up just 1.2 goals per match over their last five matches. Goalkeeper William Yarbrough is 33rd in the MLS with just one clean sheet this season.
Real Salt Lake Preview
Through 25 matches, Real Salt Lake has a record of 12-5-8, which puts them in 3rd place in the Western Conference. Overall, they have been solid at home, going 8-2-1, but they have struggled on the road, posting a record of 4-3-7. Over their last three matches, they have gone 0-2-1, including a loss to the 8th-ranked Portland Timbers. After this match, they will return home to take on the New England Revolution on September 1st.
Real Salt Lake is currently 3rd in the MLS in goals scored, averaging 2.0 per match. They are also 3rd in shots on goal, averaging 5.7 per match. However, they have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in each of their last three matches. Cristian Arango is the top scorer in the MLS with 17 goals and also leads Real Salt Lake in shots on goal. Diego Luna is the leader in assists for Real Salt Lake and is 9th in the MLS in that category.
Real Salt Lake's defense has been struggling as of late, giving up three goals to the Colorado Rapids SC on July 21st and three goals to the Portland Timbers on July 14th. Overall, they are 9th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.4 goals per match. Keeper Zac MacMath is 17th in clean sheets with four and 14th in saves with 66. They will be facing a San Jose Earthquakes offense that is 24th in scoring this season.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake Head To Head
Last season, Real Salt Lake and the San Jose Earthquakes split their two head-to-head matchups. In the first match, Real Salt Lake came out on top by a score of 3-1. They had six shots on goal compared to four for San Jose. However, San Jose got revenge in the second match, winning by a score of 2-1. They had six shots on goal compared to seven for Real Salt Lake.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Free Pick
Looking at our projections, we are going to take Real Salt Lake on the money line at -245 as they take down the San Jose Earthquakes by a score of 2-1. This season, Real Salt Lake has been the better offensive team, ranking 3rd in goals scored and 6th in shooting percentage. Our projections have Cristian Arango as the top goal scorer for Real Salt Lake in this one. On the other side, Cristian Espinoza has the best odds to score for the Earthquakes.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Real Salt Lake -245
