Predictions & Statistics

Los Angeles FC come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 3 place with 16 points after 7 matches. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with a 15:2 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on D. Bouanga (4 goals), D. Martinez (2 goals), M. Choiniere (2 goals), with creative support from Son Heung-Min (6 assists), D. Bouanga (1 assists), Marky Delgado (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with L. Dellavalle, S. Eustaquio, Igor Jesus unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

San Jose Earthquakes come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 2 place with 18 points after 7 matches. They have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with a 13:2 goal return and very strong form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on P. Judd (3 goals), Daniel Munie (2 goals), J. Skahan (2 goals), with creative support from B. Leroux (2 assists), J. Ricketts (2 assists), T. Werner (2 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, the split of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football. Although they are without D. Jones, Vitor Costa, J. Ricketts, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.