SJ Earthquakes supporters put their faith in manager M. Almeyda to deliver victory against Vancouver Whitecaps

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

6-11-21 (wins/draws/losses). These are the numbers for Vancouver Whitecaps when playing away games on grass, which is not the surface they have on their own home stadium (which has artifical turf). Their goal statistics from those 38 matches are 40-78 (scored/conceded).

Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1500 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.

SJ Earthquakes form and stats

SJ Earthquakes, who have the fewest clean sheets (2) in Major League Soccer, have played 8 Major League Soccer games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-1-4 (wins-draws-losses).

A nice win for Earthquakes last time playing, versus Los Angeles FC. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-1 with Nathan Cardoso and Javier López scoring for the victors. Cristian Espinoza, who plays in attack, was the top performer for the team in that game, scoring a rating of 8.2 (out of 10). Espinoza signed up for two assists, hit four key passes and had 21 successful passes (of 23 total). Earthquakes goalkeeper James Marcinkowski did an outstanding job against Los Angeles FC with six saves, so vital to securing the victory.

A 1-1 draw away before that, with Portland Timbers the opponent.

The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Earthquakes matches with similar probabilities have ended with zero wins, zero draws and one defeat (from one game).

There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Earthquakes, as the Major League Soccer home game vs Minnesota United is only four days away.

The SJ Earthquakes fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 8 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 13 goals have been conceded.

Vancouver Whitecaps form and stats

There's been little loot from Vancouver Whitecaps's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 9 away games in the Major League Soccer. Vancouver Whitecaps only have 0 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 5 draws. Vancouver has built quite a streak of draws from their away games now, as four in a row has ended all square. Will this streak be broken in today's game?

It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to LA Galaxy (placed 3rd) in their previous outing. The Major League Soccer match ended in a draw 1-1. Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau got the top player rating of the team with 7.6/10. Crépeau stopped the opponent with five saves.

Ahead of that game was the 2-2 draw at home against Minnesota United.

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 Vancouver playing away, we found five games. Results were one away win, one draw and three home wins.

Vancouver Whitecaps have scored 11 goals on their travels this season, from 9 away games in the league. For Vancouver Whitecaps, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head numbers (for the preceeding ten meetings): Earthquakes won four games, two matches ended with a tie and Vancouver Whitecaps managed four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: nine / one

Top Goalscorers

C. Dájome Arboleda 8 goals

J. López Ramírez 5 goals

C. Cowell 4 goals

SJ Earthquakes missing players

Vancouver Whitecaps missing players