Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Match Preview

The Q2 stadium will host the MSL clash between Austin FC and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. Austin FC had a taste of triumph last time after such a long period of poor run of results. They will hope to build on that when they take on the San Jose Earthquakes.

Last weekend, Austin FC had their first victory against FC Dallas, with the match ending in a 2-1 scoreline. It was their first win in 6 games so far, having suffered 2 defeats and 3 draws.

They occupy the bottom half of the table for a reason and that’s because they have endured a poor start to the season.

It will be hard to tell how Austin FC will respond after getting their first victory. However, what is certain is that they would want to build on their first win.

After losing to Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes will hope to make instant amends. They had a horrible day against Houston Dynamo last week, losing by 2 goals to 1.

Just like Austin FC, San Jose Earthquakes are struggling and they have been since the start of the season. They have only won once in all 6 games played so far with the remaining 5 ending in a loss. A victory would definitely mean so much to them.

Recent Meetings

• Owen Wolff scored the equalizer as Austin FC snatched a 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes in their most recent MLS clash
• San Jose Earthquakes won 2, with the tally of draws standing at 4 in the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
• In the last 6 h2h games, the teams scored 27 goals, with San Jose Earthquakes scoring 16 and Austin FC scoring 11.
• In five of the last six head-to-head meetings in the MLS, there were over 3.5 goals. 

Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction

It promises to be an exciting clash between two struggling sides, desperately in need of a win. The two sides have not been consistent enough to have some sort of advantage over the other. However, Austin FC will count on home support to get a slim win in this match.

According to the head-to-head records, the home side is unbeaten in the last 4 meetings and the away side in the last 7. Austin FC remain without a clean sheet in the last 6 games and San Jose in the last 4 matches.  

With all these in mind, San Jose Earthquakes will have to up their game to get anything against this Austin FC side. We believe the host will do just enough to win this match. Therefore, we predict a very competitive encounter with a close margin win for Austin FC, plus both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.

Liam Foster- April 5, 2024

Austin FC vs SJ Earthquakes Betting Tips

Austin FC to win & BTTS

OK

4.00 Odds

Austin FC 3-2

OK

23.00 Odds