Our prediction for this MLS match:
Austin will be aiming to put an end to their five-match winless run in MLS when they take on San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday morning. Austin attackers have yet to find their goal-scoring touch, and, as a result, los Verdes failed to find the net in the previous three league fixtures. All Diego Fagundez, Zan Kolmanic, and Julio Cascante miss out with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
San Jose, on the other hand, continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on Austin. Both Niko Tsakiris and Nathan Cardoso are out of contention through injuries, but there are no suspended players in the away team. You should know that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of their last four meetings in the Major League Soccer.
Highlighted Team (San Jose Earthquakes):
San Jose Earthquakes are members of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Quakes have been participating in the league since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2001. Back then San Jose outplayed star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game, but it has to be noted that they scored the winner in the extra time.
Two years later the Quakes managed to repeat the success, with the team beating Chicago Fire in the 2003 MLS Cup final. Avaya Stadium is the home ground of San Jose Earthquakes and the capacity of the venue is 18.000. The construction of the stadium cost no less than $100 million and the venue was opened in March, 2015. The club’s home colors are blue and black, whilst the Quakes wear white and red shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Chris Wondolowski is the club’s biggest star and he has been playing for San Jose Earthquakes since 2009. The USA ace has 121 league goals on his account ahead of the start of the 2017 season.