MLS Betting Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC
San Jose Earthquakes clash with Austin FC at PayPal Park, with kick-off set for 22:30 on Wednesday 22 April.
Quakes to Triumph?
San Jose look like a spot of value at -159 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Austin based on the information available.
2-1 Victory for Quakes in Last H2H
San Jose Earthquakes won their last game 4-1, making it four on the bounce. This was a road victory at BMO Stadium against Los Angeles FC. Bruce Arena’s side recorded five shots on target and had 47% possession, while Ousseni Bouda scored two, with Timo Werner and Ryan Porteous (own goal) also getting a goal.
Austin FC had a 3-3 draw at BMO Field in their previous game. This was away to Toronto FC. The Texas club recorded 54% possession and had six shots on goal, while Jon Bell, Facundo Torres and Christian Ramirez found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
San Jose triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-1 home win when playing Austin at PayPal Park. The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed six draws along with two wins each.
San Jose Earthquakes – Last 10 League Games
8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. San Jose have had 48.4% possession and 8.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 8.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.9 corners.
Ousseni Bouda leads the way with 4 goals, with Niko Tsakiris and Preston Judd getting 3 apiece. Timo Werner and Beau Leroux are the top assists makers with 3.
Austin FC – Last 10 League Games
Austin have won 1, lost 5 and drawn 4, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Verde and Black average 50.0% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 6.4 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 15.0 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Jon Bell, Christian Ramirez and Myrto Uzuni score 2 goals each. Facundo Torres has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel (GK), Jack Jasinski, Reid Roberts, Daniel Munie, Jamar Ricketts, Ronaldo Vieira, Beau Leroux, Ousseni Bouda, Niko Tsakiris, Timo Werner, Preston Judd.
Austin FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brad Stuver (GK), Jon Gallagher, Brendan Hines-Ike, Jon Bell, Guilherme Biro, Jorge Alastuey, Besard Sabovic, Nicolas Dubersarsky, Joseph Rosales, CJ Fodrey, Facundo Torres.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Prediction & Betting Tips
From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC betting tips covers it all.
Match Prediction
San Jose should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this MLS game, with odds of -159 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest MLS data.
Key San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC league stats:
SJ Earthquakes have won 4 consecutive games.SJ Earthquakes have won 8 of their last 10 games.SJ Earthquakes have won 11 of their last 20 games.Austin have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.Austin have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
Quakes to Win Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 61.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Preston Judd (SJ Earthquakes) has scored three goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +145 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
The 6.5 corners line has been covered by San Jose in seven consecutive home matches. We recommend backing the -137 that San Jose are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
League Games
San Jose
Total
12.00
8.10
3.90
Home
12.60
9.50
3.10
Away
9.50
3.70
5.80
Austin
Total
11.00
4.60
6.40
Home
10.20
5.20
5.00
Away
10.40
3.60
6.80
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
San Jose Corners
Austin Corners
Most Corners
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC 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 Betting Favourites to Win
For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have San Jose Earthquakes as the -204 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 67% chance of triumphing. If you’re searching for a different slant, Austin FC are available at +480.
If San Jose beat Austin by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -125. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -159.
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Half-Time Result
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Asian Handicap
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Both Teams to Score
Timo Werner is the First Goalscorer Favourite
Timo Werner is available at +130 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +380 to find the net first.
Player Goals
Timo Werner (SJ Earthquakes)
Preston Judd (SJ Earthquakes)
Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)
Benjamin Kikanovic (SJ Earthquakes)
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PayPal Park
San Jose Unbeaten in Past Five H2H PayPal Park Meetings
San Jose have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Austin have not triumphed in eight straight away matches. The Texas club have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.30.
San Jose enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Austin at PayPal Park. The past 5 H2H meetings at PayPal Park have included three draws and two San Jose wins.
San Jose Earthquakes Home Stats
5-2-3
2.80
1.70
1.10
7
3
6
4
Austin FC Away Stats
1-2-7
3.70
1.40
2.30
9
1
9
1
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
San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the San Jose vs Austin team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS and the newest injury information.
SJ Earthquakes Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Austin FC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
SJ Earthquakes Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
42
Daniel
17
Jack Jasinski
18
Reid Roberts
5
Daniel Munie
2
Jamar Ricketts
14
Ronaldo Vieira
34
Beau Leroux
7
Ousseni Bouda
10
Niko Tsakiris
11
Timo Werner
19
Preston Judd
1
Brad Stuver
17
Jon Gallagher
4
Brendan Hines-Ike
15
Jon Bell
29
Guilherme Biro
24
Jorge Alastuey
14
Besard Sabovic
20
Nicolas Dubersarsky
30
Joseph Rosales
19
CJ Fodrey
11
Facundo Torres
Austin FC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
SJ Earthquakes Substitutes
3Paul Marie
4David Romney
6Ian Harkes
16Jack Skahan
20Nick Fernandez
21Noel Buck
25Max Floriani
36Earl Edwards Jr.
40Jonathan Gonzalez
Austin FC Substitutes
3Mikkel Desler
5Oleksandr Svatok
6Ilie Sanchez
12Damian Las
21Christian Ramirez
23Zan Kolmanic
32Micah Burton
35Mateja Djordjevic
38Ervin Torres
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Expert Analysis by Steven Jackson
Senior MLS Analyst
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