Minnesota United (9-11-6) travel to face off against San Jose Earthquakes (5-19-2) on Saturday, August 31st. This match will be played at PayPal Park in San José, CA. San Jose Earthquakes is coming off a win in their previous match, while Minnesota United will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes

Minnesota United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

In their last match, Minnesota United hosted the Seattle Sounders. The Sounders came out on top by a score of 3-2. This match took place at Minnesota United’s stadium, but they were still the underdog at +165. The five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Minnesota United’s offensive attack took a total of 24 shots, but only four of these were on target. Kelvin Yeboah took six shots overall, scoring both of the club’s goals. Wil Trapp finished with the club’s only assist, and overall, Minnesota United had five corner kicks.

On the defensive end, Minnesota United allowed three goals on Seattle’s 12 total shots. Dayne St. Clair finished with two saves on the five shots on goal he faced. Yeboah’s penalty kick goal was the only one for the Sounders.

Through 26 matches, Minnesota United has a record of 9-11-6, putting them 11th in the Western Conference. They have been favored in 11 matches, going 4-4-3, while going 5-7-3 as the underdog. Over their last three matches, they have gone 1-2, with their only win coming against the San Jose Earthquakes. Following this match, they will be on the road once again, taking on St. Louis City SC on September 15th. In the standings, they are tied with FC Dallas, both with 33 points, while Atlanta United FC is just ahead of them with 28 points.

San Jose Earthquakes Is Coming Off A Win

The San Jose Earthquakes will be looking to build off their last performance, which came on the road vs. Real Salt Lake. Heading into that match, they were the heavy underdog at +600, but they picked up the 2-0 win, with the two combined goals falling short of the 3.5 over/under line.

San Jose’s offensive attack was rather efficient, scoring twice on their six shots on goal and 14 total shot attempts. Cristian Espinoza and Amahl Pellegrino were the two players to score, with each finding the net on two occasions.

On the defensive end, the Earthquakes had a relatively easy time shutting out Real Salt Lake, with Daniel making four saves on four total shots on goal. Overall, the defense blocked four shots and intercepted 11 passes.

Through 26 matches, the San Jose Earthquakes have struggled, posting a record of 5-19-2, which has them in 14th place in the Western Conference. They have been slightly better at home, going 3-9-1, compared to 2-10-1 on the road. Overall, they have been favored in just nine matches, going 2-6-1, while they have been the underdog in 17 matches, going 3-13-1. Over their last five matches, they have gone 2-3, with their most recent match being a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake on August 25th. Following this match, they will head on the road to take on Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 15th.

Minnesota United Offense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s offense has been solid this season, scoring 1.6 goals per match, which is 12th in the league. Tani Oluwaseyi has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net eight times, which is 34th in MLS. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has been their leader in shots on goal, and he has scored seven times this season. Robin Lod has been their top playmaker, as he is eighth in the league in assists. Overall, Minnesota United is 14th in shots on goal and 7th in corner kicks.

San Jose Earthquakes Offense Breakdown

Amahl Pellegrino is the top goal scorer for the San Jose Earthquakes this season, finding the back of the net six times. He is 54th in MLS in goals scored. Cristian Espinoza is the team’s leader in shots on goal and assists. He is 33rd in MLS in shots on goal and 3rd in assists. This season, San Jose is 25th in MLS in goals scored and shots on goal. They are 4th in the league in corners and have had fewer corners than their opponent in 42.3% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 24th in MLS.

Minnesota United Defense Breakdown

Minnesota United’s defense has struggled of late, allowing three goals to both the Seattle Sounders and D.C. United. However, they did shut out the San Jose Earthquakes earlier this season. Overall, they are 21st in goals allowed this season. They are 13th in blocked shots and 2nd in interceptions. Keeper Dayne St. Clair is 25th in clean sheets and 28th in saves.

San Jose Earthquakes Defense Breakdown

The San Jose Earthquakes’ defense has been struggling this season, allowing the most goals per match in the MLS. However, they have been better of late, allowing just 0.8 goals per match over their last five matches. They are coming off a shutout against Real Salt Lake, who has the 4th-ranked offense in the league. However, they did allow two goals to Minnesota United earlier this season, who has the 12th-ranked offense. William Yarbrough has just one clean sheet this season and is 33rd in the MLS in that category.

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction

Our prediction for this Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes matchup is to take San Jose on the money line at +114. This season, the Earthquakes have been the better offensive team, and we have them taking 19 shots compared to 14 for Minnesota. Look for Cristian Espinoza to have a strong chance to score for San Jose. As for the match, our projections have it finishing in a 2-1 win for the Earthquakes. Teemu Pukki is being given the best odds to score a goal for Minnesota.

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