We have surveyed the best MLS betting sites to make some San Jose vs LA Galaxy predictions.
San Jose vs LA Galaxy Game Winner
San Jose are favourites for this match at 11/10 with BetKing. The Galaxy have won just three of their 18 matches in 2023, claiming only 15 points.
While the Earthquakes have stuttered of late, they have the second-best home record in the Western Conference this term, losing just once. They have, however, failed to win in their last two at PayPal Park.
This is a difficult game to call given the poor form of the two teams. San Jose is marginally the better value, however, with the Galaxy only winning one away match all season.
Handicap Predictions
The Earthquakes are 11/4 on the -1 handicap for this game. Los Angeles are 8/13 at +1 – they have not lost by two clear goals in their last seven matches across all competitions.
San Jose has generally been involved in low-scoring games this season, meaning they have not covered the -1 handicap since the middle of April. The stats don’t lie.
The Galaxy +1 is clearly the best value here with Bet9ja. This should be a competitive game between two teams who are much more closely matched than their points tallies indicate.
Correct Score Prediction
A 1-1 draw has the shortest odds in the correct score market at Bet9ja. Only three teams in the Western Conference have drawn more matches than San Jose.
Both teams have scored in 13 of the Earthquakes’ 20 games so far and in half of the Galaxy’s fixtures. As a result, 1-1 seems the best of the picks here.
Alternatively, we could look to the 2-1 home win at odds of 15/2.
1×2 Predictions
Just as 1-1 is favoured in the correct score market, bettors are bound to be tempted by the draw at 11/4 when looking at 1×2 odds for San Jose vs LA Galaxy this weekend.
The Galaxy have drawn three in a row in MLS. San Jose has drawn two of its last four at home. With both teams struggling to score this season, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the teams shared the spoils here.
Over/Under Predictions
The total goals line is set at 2.5 for this match. Bookies are leaning towards the over, however, with over 2.5 goals priced at 8/13. The under sits at 6/5.
San Jose have seen over 2.5 goals in 65% of their league fixtures, while the over has hit in half of the Galaxy’s matches. Four the Earthquakes’ last seven matches have had two or fewer goals, however, and the Earthquakes have gone under this line in two of three.
At 6/5, we would lean towards the under in our San Jose vs LA Galaxy tips.
Our Analysis of the San Jose vs LA Galaxy Game
The San Jose Earthquakes have 12 more points on the board than the LA Galaxy, but the underlying metrics suggest there is very little to choose between these sides.
While the Galaxy have not been at their best this season, they still average 55% possession, and sit third in shots per match. San Jose concedes more shots than it takes, and will inevitably look to absorb pressure.
The Galaxy have won their last two matches against the Earthquakes, including the clash in May. San Jose has won just one of their last four home fixtures against Los Angeles.
Top Scorers Predictions for San Jose vs LA Galaxy Game
No Galaxy player has scored more than two goals in MLS so far this season, which speaks to their attacking issues.
Dejan Joveljic scored a crucial late goal for the Galaxy when the teams last met. The 23-year-old hasn’t found the net since then, but he has started three matches in a row and taken three shots over his last two appearances.
San Jose’s leading scorer with eight so far this term, Cristian Espinoza is on a considerable goal drought, but he continues to fire off shots on a regular basis. That informs our predictions.
Jeremy Ebobisse, however, might be a better option in the goalscorer odds. Ebobisse scored twice in June and has taken two or more shots in six of his last eight appearances.
Earthquakes to Edge Narrow Win
Home advantage is a major factor for bettors when it comes to betting on San Jose vs LA Galaxy this weekend. The Earthquakes have been excellent at home. The Galaxy have struggled on the road, plus they are missing some experienced players.
It’s a fixture which could go either way, but San Jose deserves to be slight favourites here. It looks set to be a competitive, and probably low-scoring, fixture. A draw would be a good result for the Galaxy.
In a fiercely competitive battle for Western Conference Playoff positioning, the Earthquakes will be desperate to get back on track. We like their chances of a narrow victory.
Last results of the teams
LA Galaxy Recent Results
- Colorado Rapids 0-0 LA Galaxy
- LA Galaxy 2-2 Sporting Kansas City
- St Louis City 1-1 LA Galaxy
- Real Salt Lake 3-2 LA Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes Recent Results
- San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 St Louis City
- Houston Dynamo 4-1 San Jose Earthquakes
- San Jose Earthquakes 0-0 Portland Timbers
- San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Philadelphia Union
San Jose vs LA Galaxy Game Odds
- LA Galaxy to Win at 9/4 with Bet9ja
- Draw at 11/4 with Bet9ja
- San Jose Earthquakes to Win at 11/10 with Bet9ja
