Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC
Match Time & Date:
27/09/2020
10:30 PM
Prediction: 3-1
San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC will be looking to build on a thrilling 6-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps when they take on San Jose Earthquakes in yet another home fixture. In Carlos Vela’s absence, Bradley Wright-Phillips impressed in the midweek fixture, with the veteran scoring a brace, and, no doubt, the former New York Red Bulls striker is going to make life difficult for San Jose defenders as well.
The Earthquakes have been struggling at the back of late, with the team conceding 11 goals in total in the previous two league fixtures, and is no wonder they are seen as big underdogs in Monday’s showdown. David faces Goliath at Banc of California Stadium, and anything but a routine home win would be a major surprise. The likes of Kashia, Oswaldo, Walls, and Akanyirige are all likely to miss the game with injury for the visitors.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Vela):
Over the years Carlos Vela has established himself as one of best Mexican players. Vela was born in Cancun, Mexico, on March 1, 1989 and he played for Guadalajara before joining Arsenal youth school in 2005. The pacey left-footed winger played only 29 games for the Gunners in the Premier League before signing a deal with Real Sociedad.
Carlos Vela played for the likes of Celta Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna and WBA on loan as well before joining the Basque outfit. Nowadays, the Mexican forward is a Los Angeles FC player and it has to be noted that he scored 14 goals in 29 appearances for the club in the 2018 MLS Season. He is naturally gifted player, quick, intelligent and with very good technique.
Carlos Vela did well to win two CONCACAF Gold Cups with Mexico national football team (2009, 2015) and he was named Real Sociedad player of the year in the 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 seasons. His main position is right winger, but he is used as a second striker and a centre-forward as well.
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.
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