There has been no shortage of ups and downs for these contenders this season, placed in positions near the midsection of the Major League Soccer table. Here's the DC United - SJ Earthquakes latest:
- DC United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- SJ Earthquakes have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for SJ Earthquakes, who are travelling more than 1300 kilometers to play this game.
This looks to be an appealing game with lots of spark and bustle as both participants are well rested since they last ran out on the pitch. Let's go!
DC United form and stats
The total Major League Soccer stats playing at home this season for DC United are 5-4-4 (wins-draws-losses).
The DC United followers enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Chicago Fire and win 4-0. Finally, a league victory after four fixtures without. As indicated by the result mentioned above, DC United played a great game against Chicago Fire and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one. Benteke, a natural forward, was the best performer for the side in that fixture, receiving a rating of 9.3 (out of 10). Benteke scored two goals, served one assist, hit three key passes and dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times.
Preceding that match was a defeat to Philadelphia Union (1-3).The betting market estimate that the home team has about 55-60% chance of winning this match. There could be betting value if you think differently, so to help you here are the stats from DC United's earlier matches at home being 55%-60% favourite: Played 5 games, won 2 matches, drawn 1 and lost 2.
Goals, goals, goals? Who knows the future, but we do know that 11 of the 14 most recent league matches with this club has contained three goals or more.
The DC United fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 25 goals in 13 league matches. On the other hand, DC United have conceded 17 goals.
SJ Earthquakes form and stats
SJ Earthquakes have only collected 10 points from their away games in the Major League Soccer, after 2-4-7 (13 played).
Earthquakes played 1-1 against Minnesota United in their previous match. Goalkeeper Daniel made a total of six saves, making him a hero against Minnesota United. Heavily contributing to the draw after 90 minutes. Midfielder Cowell was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.91. Cowell scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 3 of 4 times.
A loss against LA Galaxy was the result prior to that, in a home game.As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and SJ Earthquakes playing away, we found 16 games. Results were 4 away wins, 4 draws and 8 home wins.
The attacking power of Earthquakes when travelling is not overwhelming with 11 goals scored from 13 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as SJ Earthquakes have conceded 23 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Previous ten meetings between these contenders: DC United won five, SJ Earthquakes were winners in three and we saw two draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with under 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  C. Espinoza 12 goals |   C. Benteke Liolo 10 goals |  J. Ebobisse 8 goals |
DC United missing players
SJ Earthquakes missing players
| DC United | SJ Earthquakes | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 13 | 27 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 37 | 25 | 7 | Scored | S | 1 | 11 | 32 |
| 38 | 17 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 23 | 36 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| 81% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 77% | 78% |
| 63% | 77% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 62% | 59% |
| 33% | 38% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 23% | 19% |
| 7% | 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | 7% |
| 52% | 62% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 62% | 63% |
| 30% | 31% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 23% | 30% |
| 26% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 23% | 19% |
| 4 | 3.9 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| 4.6 | 4 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8 | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 12.7 | 13.2 | 10.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| 4.3 | 5.1 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| 32% | 38% | 78% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 34% | 37% |
| 11.6 | 12 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 20 | 16.5 | 13.9 |
| 4.1 | 4.6 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 5.9 | 5 |
- All of DC United's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- DC United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- DC United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as SJ Earthquakes have scored away.
- DC United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- SJ Earthquakes have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- SJ Earthquakes have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cincinnati | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 44 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 57 |
| 2 | New England | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 45 | 31 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 47 |
| 3 | Orlando City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 31 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 47 |
| 4 | Philadelphia Union | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 46 |
| 5 | Columbus Crew | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 54 | 37 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 45 |
| 6 | Atlanta United | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 51 | 43 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 42 |
| 7 | Nashville SC | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 32 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 40 |
| 8 | Montreal Impact | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 40 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 31 | -12 | 35 |
| 9 | DC United | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 37 | 38 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 21 | -1 | 33 |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 42 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 25 | -10 | 32 |
| 11 | Charlotte | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 24 | -9 | 31 |
| 12 | New York City | 28 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -8 | 30 |
| 13 | New York RB | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -8 | 29 |
| 14 | Inter Miami | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 24 | 36 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 22 |
| 15 | Toronto | 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 39 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 24 | -16 | 22 |
