San Jose Earthquakes by 1
Buckle up, everybody; we're gonna look into the much-anticipated match between the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes, and if you're wondering who the victor will be, then stay tuned!
Let's do a roll call on the keepers; they'll be quite endeared to see their names being mentioned. For the San Jose Earthquakes – they've got quite a catch in Daniel who has pulled off 10 saves with a commendable 6.83 rating. Earl Edwards Jr., not to be overshadowed, stands firm with a decent 6.50 rating and 2 saves. On the other quarters, the LA Galaxy entrusts their hopes to John McCarthy who's got 14 saves under his belt and a 6.22 rating, and Novak Mićović who's yet to make his first save with a 6.20 rating.
It's raining goals! At least that's the expectation when you have Cristian Arango, Cristian Espinoza, and Preston Judd all at the ready for San Jose. They've scored a combined 7 goals and have been as sharp as an assassin with their target acquisition. Not to be outdone, the Galaxy's constellation shines bright with Marco Reus, Diego Fagúndez, and Christian Ramirez, together totaling six goals.
Looking at the previous meetings, LA Galaxy has consistently put up a good show bagging more victories against the Earthquakes, though never without a good fight. Let me draw your attention to the most recent clash where the Earthquakes were just a goal short of their Californian rivals.
In terms of season performance, it might surprise a few that the Earthquakes with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses have done better than the LA Galaxy with a rather distressing 0 wins and a stomach-churning 11 losses. Still, as we turn to the recent form of the two teams, a fascinating pattern emerges. The Earthquakes have been down a bit of a draw tunnel with three in their last five, while the Galaxy, despite their lackluster season, have managed to raise their game recently, scoring in every one of their last five fixtures.
Pulling all this information together, it looks like it's going to be a right cracker! Ready for the kicker?
Albert's Prediction: San Jose Earthquakes by 1