On Wednesday, September 18th, the San Jose Earthquakes (5-21-2, 14th in Western Conference) will travel to Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, to take on the Seattle Sounders (13-9-7, 5th in Western Conference). This match is set to start at 10:30 PM. The Sounders have won two straight games and have a money line payout of -275 compared to +600 for the Earthquakes. The payout for a draw is sitting at +410, and the goal total is 3.5. San Jose is on a two-game losing streak.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: San Jose Earthquakes at Seattle Sounders
- Where: Seattle, WA at Lumen Field
- Date: Wednesday, September 18th
- Betting Odds SEA -275 | SJE +600 O/U 3.5
San Jose Earthquakes Preview
Heading into their match against the Seattle Sounders, the San Jose Earthquakes are looking to snap a two-match losing streak. Overall, they have struggled this season, going just 5-21-2, which has them in 14th place in the Western Conference. Their road record has been especially poor, as they have gone just 2-11-1 away from home. Over their last three matches, they have gone just 1-2, with their only win coming against Real Salt Lake on August 25th. Following this match, they will return home to take on St. Louis City SC on Sunday, September 22nd.
The San Jose Earthquakes have been one of the least prolific offenses in the MLS this season, scoring just 1.1 goals per match, which is 25th in the league. Amahl Pellegrino has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net six times, which is 58th in the league. Cristian Espinoza is their leader in assists, with 11, which is 4th in the MLS. He is also second on the team in goals scored, with four, and leads the team in shots on goal, with 21.
San Jose's defense has been struggling this season, as they are giving up 2.3 goals per match, which is the worst in the league. However, they have been better as of late, as they have given up just four goals over their last three matches. William Yarbrough has started 18 matches this season and has just one clean sheet. He is 24th in the league with 56 saves. The defense is 20th in blocked shots and 5th in interceptions. They will be facing a Seattle offense that is 18th in goals scored.
Seattle Sounders Preview
The Seattle Sounders are looking to extend their winning streak to three matches as they take on the San Jose Earthquakes. Overall, the Sounders are 13-9-7, which has them in 5th place in the Western Conference. They have been strong at home, going 7-2-5, and have been favored in 18 of their 29 matches. After this match, they will take on the Houston Dynamo at home on Sunday, September 29th. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 5-2.
The Seattle Sounders have been one of the most dangerous teams in the league this season, ranking 18th in MLS in goals scored. Jordan Morris has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net 11 times, which is 18th in the league. Raúl Ruidíaz has also been a key contributor, leading the team in shots on goal and ranking 11th in MLS. Albert Rusnák has been the team's top playmaker, ranking 8th in MLS in assists. Overall, the Sounders are 17th in shots on goal and 12th in passing percentage.
Heading into their match against the San Jose Earthquakes, the Seattle Sounders' defense is playing well, as they are 2nd in the MLS in goals allowed per match at 1.1. Over their last four matches, they have given up just 0.8 goals per match. Stefan Frei is 4th in the MLS with eight clean sheets, and he is 21st in saves. Overall, the Sounders are 2nd in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions. They are also one of the least aggressive teams in the league, as they are 26th in fouls per match.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders Head To Head
The San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders will be facing off for the second time this season. San Jose won the first matchup by a score of 3-2. In that match, San Jose had seven shots on goal compared to six for Seattle.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders Free Pick
Given that the Seattle Sounders come in as the 2nd best team in terms of fewest goals allowed, we like them to win this match against the San Jose Earthquakes by a score of 2-1. Coming into the match, the Sounders are 2nd in the MLS in fewest goals allowed, and our projections have them taking 7 shots on goal compared to just 3 for San Jose. Our top projected goal scorer for the match is Raul Ruidiaz of the Sounders, who has been given the best odds to score a goal overall. As for San Jose, look for Cristian Espinoza to find the net.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Seattle Sounders -275
