Los Angeles FC will host the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday at BMO Stadium. The club aims to top the Western Conference. Right now, three points behind the Los Angeles Galaxy, LAFC is in a must-win scenario. Despite being removed from postseason eligibility, the Earthquakes are determined to finish the season on a high note.
LAFC has been on a winning spree, triumphing in its past four MLS games and scoring at least one goal in every game. Its home record is excellent, and this season, it has won nine domestic meetings by a single goal.
Conversely, the Earthquakes have battled throughout the season and only won two road games. They have lost five of their previous six games away from home and given a league-high 75 goals.
Forecast: A Los Angeles FC triumph seems very possible, given LAFC’s great record and the challenges facing the Earthquakes. These challenges include their poor away record and defensive vulnerabilities. The best estimate for this match is total goals above 2.5. LAFC’s offensive ability, coupled with the Earthquakes’ defensive shortcomings, points to a high-scoring event.