vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

San Jose Earthquakes are fourth in MLS's Western Conference with 41 points after 25 rounds: 12 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats, 44 goals scored and 36 conceded.At home the record is five wins, two draws and five defeats in 12 games, 20-19 on goals; on the road they have done better, seven wins, three draws and three defeats in 13 matches, 24-17.Across their last five outings they won the first two, further back two draws and, further back, a defeat.Los Angeles FC are sixth with 40 points from 26 rounds, built on 11 wins, 7 draws and 8 defeats, 41 goals scored and 27 conceded.At home they have won eight times, drawn twice and lost three times in 13 games, 25-11 on goals; away the record is more modest, three wins, five draws and five defeats in 13 matches, 16-16.In their last five games they lost the most recent one, before that a win and, further back, three straight draws.The competition average is 3.20 goals per game.The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off.Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above.In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one.The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.