San Jose Earthquakes will host Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS at PayPal Park on Sunday, March 10.
Let's have a look at bookies' expectations for this game (all odds provided by our betting partners BC Game).
San Jose vs Vancouver: Betting odds
San Jose - 2.17
Draw - 3.66
Vancouver - 3.17
San Jose: Current form and team news
The start of the season has been awfully disappointing for the Earthquakes. Between the seasons, they performed a massive overhaul of their roster but the results aren't coming.
In the season opener, San Jose lost 1-2 against Dallas, although they opened the scoring in the 8th minute. And after that, the Earthquakes got beaten 1-3 by LA Galaxy.
Eventually, San Jose are the only team in the West with zero points in the bag since the start of the season. Against Vancouver, they will have to play without goalkeeper Marcinkowski, midfielder Tsakiris and forward Pellegrino (all injured).
Vancouver: Current form and team news
This season, the Whitecaps did a bit better than their opponents. They have had just one MLS game so far, drawing 1-1 with Charlotte.
For the Sunday game, Vancouver will be missing two defenders: Adekugbe (injured) and Laborda (suspended). Another defender, Ali Ahmed, is a doubt, but his fitness will be assessed before the match.
San Jose vs Vancouver: Facts to know
San Jose have been winless for eight consecutive MLS games.
Vancouver can't win for five MLS games in a row.
In San Jose's last six home games, both teams scored.
San Jose vs Vancouver: Head-to-head
As of now, San Jose are on a three-win streak against Vancouver: two wins home and one away. However, before that, the Canadian side remained undefeated in five consecutive games against the Earthquakes (two wins, three draws).
San Jose vs Vancouver: Prediction and betting tip
Both teams regularly score and concede. For San Jose, the upcoming game is vital: their fans have been longing for a win. That's why we suggest betting on San Jose grabbing at least a point. It's quite unlikely they will keep a clean sheet though.
Our betting tip: Both teams score + San Jose win or draw (BC Game odds - 2.18)
