Predictions & Statistics

Operating from 2 place with 21 points from 8 games, San Jose Earthquakes bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. With 7 wins, 0 draws, and 1 defeats plus a goal balance of 13:2, they continue to show very strong form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking quality is driven by O. Bouda (4 goals), P. Judd (3 goals), Daniel Munie (2 goals), with creative support from B. Leroux (3 assists), T. Werner (3 assists), Niko Tsakiris (2 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. At home, their record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with D. Jones, Vitor Costa unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

From their first 8 matches, Austin have collected 7 points and now occupy 13 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 1 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, while the 8:11 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on C. Ramirez (2 goals), J. Bell (2 goals), M. Uzuni (2 goals), with creative support from F. Torres (3 assists), J. Gallagher (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, the record of 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with D. Pereira, B. Vazquez, O. Wolff unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.