MLS Betting Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting Kansas City square off against San Jose Earthquakes at Children’s Mercy Park, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 11 April.
The Value Lies With Quakes to Win
We’re going to side with San Jose at -110 to defeat Sporting KC and this looks like a standout bet. The Full-Time Result market presents us with the opportunity to grab some value for this prediction.
3-0 Quakes Triumph in Previous H2H
Sporting Kansas City have been defeated in back-to-back MLS games. On the road at America First Field, Real Salt Lake recently beat them 3-1. The Missouri club managed three shots on target and had 51% possession, while Dejan Joveljic scored the goal.
San Jose Earthquakes have won their previous two MLS games. The latest was a 3-0 home triumph at PayPal Park against San Diego FC. Bruce Arena’s team had 40% possession and ten shots on goal, with Niko Tsakiris finding the net twice and Preston Judd scoring one.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 3-0 in favour of home side San Jose when they last played Sporting, with the clash taking place at PayPal Park. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Sporting victories, two draws and three San Jose wins.
Sporting Kansas City – Last 10 League Games
1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts. Sporting KC have had 46.4% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.3 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.
Dejan Joveljic is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov and Lasse Berg Johnsen both have 1. Justin Reynolds, Calvin Harris and Manu Garcia have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
San Jose Earthquakes – Last 10 League Games
San Jose have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 12.4 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. The Quakes average 47.2% possession, 8.7 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Niko Tsakiris and Preston Judd have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Beau Leroux on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Beau Leroux, Timo Werner and Jamar Ricketts who have all made 2.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sporting KC predicted lineup (5-4-1): John Pulskamp (GK), Justin Reynolds, Ian James, Jansen Miller, Ethan Bartlow, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Manu GarcÃa, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Dejan Joveljić.
San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel (GK), Benjamin Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, Reid Roberts, David Romney, Ronaldo Vieira, Beau Leroux, Jack Skahan, Niko Tsakiris, Ousseni Bouda, Preston Judd.
Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
San Jose look like a standout wager for this MLS clash as we’re expecting them to triumph. You can get a price of -110 that the visitors secure a win and this looks like value on the basis of the latest team news and stats.
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
Key Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes league stats:
SJ Earthquakes have won 4 of their last 5 games.SJ Earthquakes have won 7 of their last 10 games.SJ Earthquakes have won 2 consecutive games.SKC have lost 7 of their last 10 games.SKC have lost 14 of their last 20 games.SKC have lost their last 2 games.
Quakes to Win Probability
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Beau Leroux (SJ Earthquakes) has racked up two goals in his past five MLS away matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +320.
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Corners Prediction
In their past six games, Sporting KC have not covered the 4.5 corners line. We’re backing Sporting to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -120.
League Games
Sporting KC
Total
10.60
4.40
6.20
Home
9.60
6.20
3.40
Away
10.80
3.40
7.40
San Jose
Total
13.20
8.70
4.50
Home
12.60
9.50
3.10
Away
10.30
4.70
5.60
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Sporting KC Corners
San Jose Corners
Most Corners
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Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Quakes Have the Shortest Odds to Win
With a roughly 52% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -110 betting odds for San Jose Earthquakes winning this MLS clash. If you’re interested in wagering Sporting Kansas City, you can get +255 for the underdog.
San Jose can be backed at -114 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Sporting +0.5 are -114 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -233 on the BTTS market.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Timo Werner Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Those interested in Timo Werner to find the net anytime can get +140, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +440.
Player Goals
Timo Werner (SJ Earthquakes)
Preston Judd (SJ Earthquakes)
Dejan Joveljic (SKC)
Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)
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Children’s Mercy Park
Sporting Struggling to Find Home Wins
Sporting KC have failed to win in their last six matches at Children’s Mercy Park. The Missouri club have recorded six defeats, three draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
San Jose have five victories and five defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
San Jose won 2-1 when they last played Sporting at Children’s Mercy Park. Sporting have landed victory in four of the past 8 H2H meetings at Children’s Mercy Park, with San Jose securing a win along with three draws.
Sporting Kansas City Home Stats
1-3-6
3.00
1.10
1.90
5
5
6
4
San Jose Earthquakes Away Stats
5-0-5
3.40
1.50
1.90
7
3
7
3
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News
Check the Sporting vs San Jose team news before you place your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sporting KC Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
1
John Pulskamp
13
Justin Reynolds
2
Ian James
15
Jansen Miller
23
Ethan Bartlow
93
M. Suleymanov
6
Manu GarcÃa
4
Lasse Berg Johnsen
8
Jake Davis
11
Calvin Harris
9
Dejan Joveljić
42
Daniel
28
Benjamin Kikanovic
5
Daniel Munie
18
Reid Roberts
4
David Romney
14
Ronaldo Vieira
34
Beau Leroux
16
Jack Skahan
10
Niko Tsakiris
7
Ousseni Bouda
19
Preston Judd
SJ Earthquakes Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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San Diego
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Previous San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
04 Apr
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SJ Earthquakes
3-0
San Diego
21 Mar
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Vancouver
0-1
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15 Mar
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SJ Earthquakes
0-1
Seattle Sounders
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Philadelphia
0-1
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Atlanta United
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Expert Analysis by Steven Jackson
Senior MLS Analyst
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