Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Match Preview and Analysis
Head-to-Head
The Seattle Sounders and the San Jose Earthquakes have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to the early days of Major League Soccer. The two teams have met 49 times in all competitions, with the Sounders holding a slight edge with 21 wins to the Earthquakes' 16. The two teams have also drawn 12 times.In recent years, the Sounders have had the upper hand on the Earthquakes, winning five of the last seven meetings between the two teams.
Team News
The Sounders will be without several key players for this match, including Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, and Xavier Arreaga. Morris is out with a knee injury, while Roldan and Arreaga are both suspended.The Earthquakes will also be without several key players for this match, including Shea Salinas, Judson, and Florian Jungwirth. Salinas is out with a hamstring injury, while Judson and Jungwirth are both suspended.
Predicted Lineups
Seattle Sounders: Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan, Shane O'Neill, Yeimar Gomez Andrade, Nouhou Tolo; Obed Vargas, Joao Paulo, Albert Rusnak; Nicolas Lodeiro; Fredy Montero, Raul Ruidiaz
San Jose Earthquakes: JT Marcinkowski; Nathan, Paul Marie, Francisco Calvo, Carlos Fierro; Yueill, Jackson Yueill, Jan Gregus; Cade Cowell, Jeremy Ebobisse, Benjamin Kikanovic
Prediction
The Sounders are the heavy favorites in this match, despite being without several key players. The Earthquakes have struggled this season and are winless in their last five matches. The Sounders should be able to take advantage of the Earthquakes' poor form and win this match.Prediction: Seattle Sounders 2, San Jose Earthquakes 0
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