Friday’s MLS fixture sees New York City FC take on the San Jose Earthquakes in a highly anticipated match. Both teams are eager to secure a win and improve their standings in the league.
Match Preview
New York City FC comes into this game on a high after their recent 1-0 victory against New England Revolution.
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back from a 1-1 draw with Austin FC. The clash promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams eager to prove their mettle.
New York City FC is riding a wave of success, having won their last match 1-0 against New England Revolution.
In that game, they had 43% possession and made 13 attempts on goal, with Keaton Parks scoring the decisive goal in the 81st minute.
Despite their recent defensive lapses, allowing 7 goals in their last 6 matches, they have managed to secure victories in most of their recent games.
San Jose Earthquakes come into this match after a 1-1 draw with Austin FC. They had 49% possession and 21 shots on goal, with Jeremy Ebobisse scoring early in the 10th minute.
Their matches have been high-scoring, with a total of 22 goals in their last 6 games, averaging 3.67 goals per game. However, they have also conceded 12 goals in this period.
- San Jose Earthquakes: WWLLLD
Head-to-Head:
Looking at their head-to-head history since 2015, San Jose Earthquakes have struggled against New York City FC, failing to win any of their encounters.
New York City FC has won 83% of their matches, with 17 goals scored between the two teams in these games—12 for New York City FC and 5 for San Jose Earthquakes.
Their last meeting ended in a 3-0 victory for New York City FC in May 2022, with goals from Keaton Parks, Gabriel Pereira, and Chris Gloster.
Team News & Updates:
Manager Nick Cushing has a mostly fit squad, with the only absentee being Maxi Moralez due to a cruciate ligament tear.
Manager Luchi Gonzalez faces a few fitness issues, with JT Marcinkowski (knee injury) and Daniel (muscle injury) unavailable for selection.
Prediction & Analysis:
New York City FC is expected to control the game with their possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.
While San Jose Earthquakes have shown they can find the net, breaking through New York City FC’s defense might prove challenging.
We predict a 3-1 victory for New York City FC, continuing their strong form.
- New York City FC 3-1 San Jose Earthquakes
