San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Seattle Sounders

Current streaks

Recent form

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have experienced a turbulent run of form recently, with their last six matches yielding two wins and four losses. The Earthquakes are currently enduring a three-match losing streak in Major League Soccer, which has seen them slip to 10th position in the league table. Despite this poor run, their attacking prowess remains evident, having scored 9 goals in their last 6 games, including a notable 4-0 thrashing of Real Salt Lake. However, their defensive frailties are a concern, conceding 10 goals in the same period. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of encounters. Their most recent outing, a 4-1 defeat to Charlotte FC, exemplifies their current struggles and the need for defensive improvement.

Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders are experiencing a challenging period in their recent form, with only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. Their defensive record has been inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding four goals in a heavy defeat to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League. The Sounders' most impressive performance came in a high-scoring 5-2 victory over Los Angeles FC, which stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise goal-shy run. Their league position of 12th reflects their struggles, having earned just 5 points from 5 games. The team's goal difference of -3 and their tendency to be involved in low-scoring affairs (67% of matches featuring under 2.5 goals) suggest they are finding it difficult to dominate matches. With both teams scoring in only 33% of their recent games, the Sounders appear to be in a period of transition, struggling for consistency in both attack and defence.

Recent home/away form

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes have been struggling at home recently, with a concerning run of three consecutive defeats in their latest fixtures. Their home form has been inconsistent, with two wins interspersed amongst four losses in their last six matches at PayPal Park. The Earthquakes have managed only one clean sheet during this period, which came in an impressive 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake, their highest-scoring game in the sequence. Despite their mixed results, San Jose have been involved in some entertaining matches, with half of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their defensive record has been slightly better than their attacking output, conceding 1.17 goals per game compared to scoring 1.33, although they've failed to score in three of their last four home fixtures.

Seattle Sounders

The Seattle Sounders have experienced a stark contrast in their recent away form, with a clear divide between their earlier successes and more recent struggles. The team enjoyed a three-match winning streak on the road, including two friendly victories and a CONCACAF Champions League triumph. However, this positive run has been followed by a concerning three-game losing streak in competitive matches. Notably, their away form has featured some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 5-3 victory against Aalborg in a friendly and the 4-1 defeat to Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League. The Sounders' defensive performances have been inconsistent, managing only one clean sheet in their last six away games whilst conceding four goals in their heaviest defeat. Their overall goal difference in this period is neutral, having scored and conceded 11 goals each, indicating a team capable of both offensive prowess and defensive vulnerability when playing away from home.