The MLS Western Conference is hot with competition, as three strong teams battle to come out on top on matchday 10. Today Austin FC VS San Jose Earthquakes will clash, even if they’ve not been on the radar for the best-performing clubs due to some setbacks.
Austin FC had a good season last year, but this year things aren’t panning out as they planned. They need to turn the tides in their favour as soon as they can. San Jose improved greatly when compared to their last year’s performance and they have the third-highest number of wins in MLS.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Austin FC VS San Jose Earthquakes Game 10
- Venue: Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas
- When: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Austin FC and San Jose Earthquakes
- MLS Picks: MONEYLINE 2.01
Odds as seen on 1XBet.
Betting On Austin FC
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.01
Austin FC recorded its 4th defeat of the year, last week when they lost 2-0 to LA Galaxy. This loss exposed the club’s shortcomings in a season where it has struggled to get positive results. Matter of fact, Austin has won just two out of eight matches played, and has gone winless for five matches; three losses and two draws.
But, today’s match presents the opportunity for redemption in front of its home crowd, as they play their fifth home game of the year. Playing at home, Austin has lost just one of the four games; they recorded one win and two draws in their two most recent matches.
Possibe lineup: Brad Stuver, Nick Lima, Alexander Ring, Leo Väisänen, Jon Gallagher; Ethan Finlay, Owen Wolff, Daniel Pereira Gil, Emiliano Rigoni, Maximiliano Urruti, Sebastian Driussi.
Betting On The San Jose Earthquakes
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.48
The San Jose Earthquakes were on a winning streak, until they suffered their third loss of the year in the last game played against Real Salt Lake 3-1. Furthermore, San Jose was also defeated in the US Open Cup by a minimum difference, recording the club’s second consecutive loss.
Before that happened, the Earthquakes were undefeated for 4 matches in the MLS, which is their best streak so far in 2023. Now, on a fifth match on the road, San Jose needs to display quality and secure a win.
San Jose has not won on opponents’ territory since July last year, with a worrying streak of three draws and nine defeats.
Possible lineup (4-3-2-1): James Marcinkowski, Carlos Akapo, Jonathan Mensah, Rodrigues, Paul Marie, Jackson Yueill, Carlos Gruezo, Jamiro Monteiro, Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse, Cade Cowell.
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MatchPlug Prediction
Austin has an unmatched opportunity to change their fate this season. Playing a road game should be enough spur to win today’s match, and so does the positive streak where they went unbeaten for four home matches.
But, Austin’s advantage today comes from San Jose’s performance on the road. The Earthquakes have been without a win for nine months, and this match doesn’t seem like the opportunity to break this streak of doom. So, experts predict a home team win.
Final Prediction: Austin FC Moneyline.
