San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 FC Dallas

Current streaks

Recent form

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes are currently experiencing a challenging period, as evidenced by their 14th position in the league and recent form. In their last six games, they have managed only one win, with four losses and one draw. The team is on a concerning three-game losing streak, which began after their draw against Seattle Sounders. Their defensive struggles are highlighted by conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game in the last six matches, while only managing to score an average of 1 goal per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting high-scoring affairs despite San Jose's offensive limitations. Their sole clean sheet and victory in this period came in an impressive 2-0 away win against Real Salt Lake, standing out as a bright spot in an otherwise difficult run of form.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games showing a mix of results: two wins, one draw, and three losses. The team has been involved in several high-scoring matches, with five out of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their most recent game against Orlando City ended in a 3-1 loss, while their previous match against Los Angeles FC resulted in a 3-1 victory. The team's defensive performance has been a concern, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six matches. However, FC Dallas has shown offensive prowess, scoring 12 goals in these games, including a thrilling 4-3 victory against DC United. Despite their current 10th position in the league, the team's matches have been entertaining, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent games and an impressive average of 4.17 total goals per match.

Recent home/away form

San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are currently experiencing a significant downturn in their home form, with a concerning run of four consecutive losses in their most recent matches at PayPal Park. This losing streak spans across both Major League Soccer and the Leagues Cup competitions. The team's sole victory in their last six home games came in a standout performance against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup, where they secured an impressive 5-0 win. This high-scoring game stands out as an anomaly in their recent form, showcasing the team's potential despite their struggles. Defensively, the Earthquakes have been conceding consistently, allowing goals in five out of their last six home games. Their goal difference of zero and the fact that both teams scored in 67% of these matches indicate competitive games, but the Earthquakes have struggled to come out on top. The high percentage of games with over 2.5 goals (83%) suggests that fans are at least being treated to action-packed matches, even if the results aren't favoring the home team.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas's recent away form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six road games. Their most recent match against Real Salt Lake ended in a high-scoring 3-2 defeat, which is indicative of their defensive struggles away from home. The team has conceded an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six away fixtures, while managing to score 1.5 goals per game. Notably, their 4-3 victory against DC United stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Despite their defensive issues, FC Dallas has been involved in entertaining matches, with both teams scoring in 83% of these games and over 2.5 goals occurring in 67% of them. Their only clean sheet came in a goalless draw against Vancouver Whitecaps, highlighting the rarity of solid defensive performances on the road.