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San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC prediction

San Jose EarthquakesHome32%to win
1.23 : 1.40expected goalsDraw 28%
Nashville SCAway40%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.33

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip75%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.332 units
Bold tip27%
Nashville SC to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.771 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC is Nashville SC to win, with a 40% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.33.

San Jose recent form+4%Nashville recent form+1%San Jose league table-1%Nashville league table+1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
San Jose EarthquakesWDWWD
  • Wv Portland Timbers3-1
  • Dv LAFC2-2
  • Wv Houston Dynamo FC1-0
  • Wat San Diego FC3-2
  • Dat Austin FC1-1
Nashville SCWWDLD
  • Wv Toronto FC2-0
  • Wv Chicago Fire FC3-0
  • Dat Inter Miami CF2-2
  • Lat Toronto FC1-2
  • Dat New York City FC0-0

In numbers, San Jose red and Nashville green

1.4Points per game2.2
1.8Goals scored per game2.0
1.9Goals conceded per game0.8
10%Clean sheets50%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
San JoseNashville
20Games played20
7Wins13
6Draws5
7Losses2
36Goals scored40
37Goals conceded17
1.8Scored per game2.0
1.9Conceded per game0.8
3W 3D 4LHome record10W 1D 0L
4W 3D 3LAway record3W 4D 2L
10%Clean sheets50%
80%Both teams scored45%
65%Over 2.5 goals60%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
4. San Jose Earthquakes271368+10451.67
1. Nashville SC271863+34602.22

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table

Key players

Top of each side this season
San Jose Earthquakes
  • Preston Judd
    Preston JuddTop scorer · F
    15 goals
  • Niko Tsakiris
    Niko TsakirisMost assists · M
    11 assists
  • Angus Gunn
    Angus GunnKeeper · G
    35 saves
Nashville SC
  • Sam Surridge
    Sam SurridgeTop scorer · F
    16 goals
  • Cristian Espinoza
    Cristian EspinozaMost assists · F
    13 assists
  • Brian Schwake
    Brian SchwakeKeeper · G
    69 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals75%1.34
Over 2.5 goals49%2.05
Over 3.5 goals27%3.71
Both teams to score54%1.85
San Jose or draw60%1.67
Nashville or draw68%1.48
San Jose win and over 2.519%5.37
Nashville win and over 2.524%4.22

Most likely scores

1-113.2%
0-19.4%
1-28.7%
1-08.1%
0-08.0%

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Where to bet on San Jose v Nashville

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC: Nashville SC shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives San Jose Earthquakes 32%, the draw 28% and Nashville SC 40%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    San Jose Earthquakes took 11 points from their last 5 games and Nashville SC took 8 from 5. San Jose Earthquakes come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    San Jose Earthquakes won 3 of their last 10 games at home. Nashville SC won 3 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    San Jose Earthquakes score 1.8 goals a game and let in 1.9. Nashville SC score 2.0 and let in 0.8. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of San Jose Earthquakes games and 12 of Nashville SC games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 75% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

San Jose Earthquakes form

San Jose Earthquakes have 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 36 goals scored and 37 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, W, W, D, newest first.

Nashville SC form

Nashville SC have 13 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 17 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, D, L, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect San Jose Earthquakes to score about 1.2 goals and Nashville SC about 1.4. That points to Nashville SC to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.33. Our bold bet is Nashville SC to win and Over 2.5 at 3.77.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC?

Our prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC is Nashville SC to win, with a 40% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.33.

What is the score prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 0-1 and 1-2. We expect San Jose Earthquakes to score 1.2 goals and Nashville SC 1.4.

Will both teams score in San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC?

Both teams to score has a 54% chance. Both sides scored in 16 of San Jose Earthquakes last 20 games and 9 of Nashville SC last 20.

How are San Jose Earthquakes playing?

San Jose Earthquakes have 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 36 goals scored and 37 conceded. At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, W, W, D, newest first.

How are Nashville SC playing?

Nashville SC have 13 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 40 goals scored and 17 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, W, D, L, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.33, with a 75% chance.

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