Orlando City vs San Jose Earthquakes tips and predictions

Orlando City won't have things all their own way

There's not much between Orlando City and San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS. The hosts are in second place with 15 points, compared to their opponents who are in eigth place on 10 points.

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Orlando City makes them unbackable. San Jose Earthquakes don't look likely to go the whole nine yards, but they might keep the hosts honest. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

These sides have impressed at the back. Making a fortress out of their home ground, Orlando City have conceded only 1 goal in their last 4 matches, while San Jose Earthquakes have been impressive defensively on the road. They've conceded an average of 0.7 goals per game over their last 3 matches away from home.

In previous matches in this head-to-head 3 of the last 5 have ended in a draw.

Orlando City are decent favourites and it is possible they just don't give any chances away. It isn't standout value but the No BTTS bet could be sensible.

Orlando City have drawn 8 of their last 20 matches. Further, San Jose Earthquakes have drawn 2 of their last 5 away games. The last time they went the distance was when they shared the spoils with Austin FC last Sunday and while the prediction is for any stalemate, a scoreline of 0-0 cannot be written off here. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds. Stalemate beckons after what will probably be a tightly contested match-up.