Our prediction for this MLS match:
San Diego FC welcome San Jose Earthquakes to Snapdragon Stadium in the closing stages of the regular season. The hosts want to retain top position in the Western Conference, aiming to crown an impressive campaign with another three points. Even though Alvarado, Ingvartsen, Negri, and Verhoeven are all sidelined, the depth in the squad has carried them through difficult moments this season.
San Jose, on the other hand, are on a three-game losing run and desperately need points to keep their playoff hopes alive. Defensive weaknesses have cost them in recent games, and with DeJuan Jones also injured, the Earthquakes travel to San Diego under pressure. San Diego have been dominant at home throughout the campaign, combining creativity in attack with discipline at the back. The hosts will be eager to send their supporters home happy in what could be a statement performance heading into the postseason. Given the visitors’ shaky defence, we predict that the hosts will pick up all three points from the match.