Our prediction for this MLS match:
San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC go head to head at PayPal Park in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. San Jose have a chance to seal their spot in the playoffs in front of home fans and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Both Marcinkowski and Cardoso are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team ahead of the decider.
Austin, on the other hand, missed out on a spot in the playoffs, meaning that they have nothing to play for in Sunday’s clash. As the Oaks are not regarded as good travellers, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. You should bear in mind that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of the previous four meetings between the two clubs in the Major League Soccer.
Highlighted Team (San Jose Earthquakes):
San Jose Earthquakes are members of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The Quakes have been participating in the league since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2001. Back then San Jose outplayed star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy in the title game, but it has to be noted that they scored the winner in the extra time.
Two years later the Quakes managed to repeat the success, with the team beating Chicago Fire in the 2003 MLS Cup final. Avaya Stadium is the home ground of San Jose Earthquakes and the capacity of the venue is 18.000. The construction of the stadium cost no less than $100 million and the venue was opened in March, 2015. The club’s home colors are blue and black, whilst the Quakes wear white and red shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Chris Wondolowski is the club’s biggest star and he has been playing for San Jose Earthquakes since 2009. The USA ace has 121 league goals on his account ahead of the start of the 2017 season.