Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips (1 October)

San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling on their top-flight travels for a sustained period of time, suffering 15 defeats in 21 trips, and their most recent eight away matches have yielded a grand total of just two points. Meanwhile, title-chasing Minnesota United had secured 15 victories in 21 attempts on home soil in the MLS.

12 of the last 18 San Jose Earthquakes matches at the top table of the MLS had been of the under 2.5 goals variety, so excitement has been in fairly short supply. Not only that, but, before last match, nine of the previous 15 Minnesota United games at this level had also delivered no more than a couple of successful strikes.

At least one of the two goalkeepers has emerged with a clean sheet from 15 of the previous 18 league games involving San Jose Earthquakes, and both of their meetings with Minnesota United last season finished goalless. Speaking of the hosts, eight of their most recent 12 home matches have followed the same pattern, so anyone expecting a thriller is likely to be disappointed by this contest.