St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes tips and predictions

San Jose Earthquakes unlikely to threaten St. Louis City

St. Louis City are currently in first place as they host fifth place San Jose Earthquakes.

It might not be very long after this gets underway before the home side is looking at San Jose Earthquakes in the rear-view mirror. It is odds-on for at least a few goals so this could be a cracker even if the match odds look bang on the money.

The short price for the home side isn't great value but their opponents are unlikely to push the envelope here.

The advantages are certainly with St. Louis City. They're in much better form. The hosts have won each of their last 3 games while the travelling side has suffered reverses in 5 of their recent 6 matches on the road. They will struggle here too.

St. Louis City have scored two or more goals in all of their recent 3 matches.

San Jose Earthquakes have conceded two or more goals in 16 of their last 18 away matches. But their problems don't seem to be limited to their defensive line. In front of goal the visitors have been disappointing. They've scored one or less goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches.

The sportsbooks believe that both sides can get in on the act despite the favouritism for St. Louis City. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter.