San Jose Earthquakes vs Philadelphia Union Odds: San Jose Earthquakes Could Turn Out to Be Giant Slayers

• Philadelphia Union are third in the Eastern Conference table, nine points behind league-leaders FC Cincinnati
• After taking 23 points from 16 games, San Jose Earthquakes are ranked fifth in the Western Conference table
• When these two clubs met last season, Philadelphia Union nabbed a comfortable 2-0 win in their own backyard

San Jose Earthquakes vs Philadelphia Union Odds

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Philadelphia Union Pick

• Pick: Philadelphia Union to win (+175)

San Jose Earthquakes vs Philadelphia Union Predictions

A draw against Colorado Rapids last weekend means that San Jose Earthquakes have only won one of their last five games in the MLS. After handing Los Angeles FC their first loss of the season last month, San Jose Earthquakes lost to LA Galaxy. After that, they lost the reverse fixture against the defending champions before drawing against FC Dallas. An impressive away win against Seattle Sounders could have given them the necessary momentum, but another game ended in a draw last weekend in Colorado.

Not only are Philadelphia Union on a seven-game unbeaten streak in the MLS, but they have also won four successive games before this encounter. In the last seven league games, the Union have won six, with a solitary draw coming against DC United more than three weeks ago. In the last four games, the 2022 MLS runners-up have eased past New England Revolution, New York City FC, and CF Montreal. They also scraped past Charlotte FC with a 1-0 win over a week ago.

Historically, the fixture is almost evenly balanced, but if we look at the current form, the advantage lies with the visitors. Although, it will not be a cakewalk for the Union because San Jose Earthquakes have been quite strong at home.

Previous Meetings

As mentioned earlier, the head-to-head record is almost evenly balanced between these two unpredictable sides. In a total of 13 encounters in the MLS, Philadelphia Union have won five, while San Jose Earthquakes have won four. Four games have ended in draws.

Last season, these two sides met at the Subaru Park. Cory Burke broke the deadlock in the first half before Daniel Gazdag’s penalty in the second half handed the hosts a comfortable 2-0 victory, which was crucial in their charge for the title.

The two clubs last met at this venue back in 2019. On that day, Jackson Yueill opened the scoring for San Jose Earthquakes in the first half. Two goals in the final quarter of the match from Alejandro Bedoya and Kacper Przybyllko turned the game on its head.

Philadelphia Union are undefeated at PayPal Park against San Jose Earthquakes in the last three visits. They have won two and drawn one.

San Jose Earthquakes Could Turn Out to Be Giant Slayers

After drawing two and winning one of their last three games, San Jose Earthquakes are coming into this game with a small three-game unbeaten run. The defense has done a stellar job, as the side has kept two clean sheets in the last three games.

The positivity in defense can help the hosts deploy a tactic that is based on quick counter-attacks. As long as the San Jose Earthquakes get something from this game, they will not worry about ball possession or even clean sheets.

The intent will be to frustrate Philadelphia Union’s attack and then try and breach their defense, which is also quite strong. The defense is expected to be robust, but for the next game, the attackers will need to be in sharp form.

Unbeaten in the Last Eight Home Games 

This season, the San Jose Earthquakes have played seven games at PayPal Park. They have won five, drawn two, and lost none. One of the most notable wins came against Los Angeles FC. The hosts handed the defending champions their first loss of the season.

Overall, San Jose Earthquakes' unbeaten home run in the MLS stands at eight games. It started at the end of last season with a win over Minnesota United. This statistic will give the hosts a psychological boost.

Top Scorer’s Barren Run Extends Again 

Cristian Espinoza has created the third-highest chances in the league this season In addition, he has also scored eight goals and pocketed three assists in 16 games this season. However, after firing a brace past Los Angeles FC, the winger has failed to score in five successive games.

The Argentinian will be eager to end this goal drought against Philadelphia Union. The goalscoring onus is not solely on him, as Jeremy Ebobisse has netted six goals. However, the 26-year-old is in a similar situation after scoring just once in the last six games.

Consecutive Wins Boosting Philadelphia Union's Chance  

After a shaky start to the season, Philadelphia Union have found their footing at a crucial juncture of the season. Morale is high after a comfortable 3-0 win over CF Montreal last weekend extended their unbeaten run to seven games.

Philadelphia Union have been defensively astute as they have snatched four shutouts in the last five games. Only New York City FC have scored past them in recent weeks, while teams like DC United, New England Revolution, Charlotte FC, and CF Montreal have been kept at bay.

It gets better for the visitors once you see their recent record at PayPal Park. Being unbeaten in the last three visits hands them another psychological advantage. Consistency will be key in this crunch encounter, and the Union have already put that aspect on display over the past few weeks.

The Union and Their Prolific Record Against the Hosts 

The head-to-head record is almost equally balanced because of all the wins San Jose Earthquakes nabbed during the early days. In recent times, it’s Philadelphia Union who have dominated this fixture in the MLS.

Apart from the three-game unbeaten run, the hosts are coming into this game with another prolific streak. Philadelphia Union are undefeated in the last seven games against the San Jose Earthquakes. They have won four, and three have ended in draws

The Away Form Has Improved Drastically

Philadelphia Union have played seven away games in the MLS so far. They have won three, lost three, and drawn one. This record also provides the visitors with a boost because all three away wins have come in the last three outings.

In the last three away games, the Union have beaten New York City FC, Colorado Rapids, and New York Red Bulls. Before that, Chicago Fire held them to a 2-2 draw in April. That draw ended the Union’s four-game losing streak away from home.

How to Watch San Jose Earthquakes vs Philadelphia Union

• Teams: San Jose Earthquakes vs Philadelphia Union
• Location: PayPal Park
• Time: Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 pm ET
• How to watch: Univision networks TUDN and UniMas, ESPN Deportes, Telemundo and Fox Deportes