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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of fixtures this weekend as Nashville SC lock horns with a struggling San Jose Earthquakes side in a crucial encounter at the Geodis Park on Saturday.
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes Preview
Nashville SC are in 14th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The home side slumped to a damaging 3-1 defeat at the hands of Inter Miami last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the Western Conference league table and have been in poor form this season. The Earthquakes suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned with all three games played between the two teams ending in draws.
- Each of the three games between San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC in MLS have ended in draws with different scorelines, with a total of six goals scored in these matches.
- In a run dating back to the end of last season, Nashville SC have won only one of their last 11 matches in the competitions after a run of six victories in seven league games.
- San Jose Earthquakes have lost eight of their first nine matches in MLS so far this season - only the third team in the history of the competition to endure such a run.
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction
San Jose Earthquakes have been in dismal form so far this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. The Earthquakes have a good squad at their disposal and will need their stars to step up to the plate on Saturday.
Nashville SC are also in the midst of a slump and will need to play out of their skins in this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Nashville SC 2-2 San Jose Earthquakes
Nashville SC vs San Jose Earthquakes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Nashville SC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Jeremy Ebobisse to score - Yes
