Our prediction for this MLS match:
San Jose Earthquakes and Dallas FC square off against each other at PayPal Park in what is expected to be a close MLS game. The Earthquakes are eager to put an end to their five-game winless run in the Major League Soccer and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Toros. Ecuador midfielder Carlos Gruezo serves a one-game ban, while all Ousseni Bouda, Preston Judd, Benjamin Kikanovic, JT Marcnikowski, and Michael Baldisimo are out of contention with injuries.
The Toros, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Orlando City, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. In their last meeting in MLS Dallas defeated San Jose, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge. The likes of Liam Fraser, Paxton Pomykal, and Geovane Jesus are out of contention with injuries for the away team.
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.