- San Jose Earthquakes started well and dominated the LA Galaxy, but conceded too much and had to settle for a 1-1 tie at home.
- New York Red Bulls dug in for a 2-2 away draw at Minnesota United after going behind twice in Minnesota.
- Head-to-head records show no decisive advantage for either team in this matchup as San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls have faced each other infrequently due to their placement in opposite conferences.
San Jose need to start converting
San Jose Earthquakes are +110 favorites to beat New York Red Bulls on Sunday when two very different tactical approaches will go head-to-head at PayPal Park. Our San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull prediction is that Bruce Arena’s men will look to capitalize on their solid home form, but their overall record has been mixed with the team’s reliance on its potent attack to deliver results.
Arena has shifted the Quakes to a high-tempo, attacking style with wide play and frequent box entries.
Beau Leroux’s composed goal against LA Galaxy has them going into this clash in a good mood as they should have enough attacking presence to challenge the Red Bulls defense.
Mark-Anthony Kaye continues to influence the Quakes' midfield transitions, chipping in with key assists.
Red Bulls lack finishing touch
The Red Bull’s energy drink soccer can strangle teams in the central areas and get them to cough up possession in dangerous areas. According to this San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull preview, NYRB are adept at turning possession over in advanced positions and their pressing is very intense – so much so that they leave themselves open to the counter at times.
Sandro Schwarz’s influence has been obvious in New York’s approach to games with the club playing a high-intensity game that suits his philosophy of counter-pressing. Schwarz is suspended for this game due to a post-match suspension, so his staff will have to do the job on the sidelines.
Lewis Morgan, when fit, is a key player for Schwarz to unlock the opposition with his pace and trickery, whether as a goalscorer or a playmaker. John Tolkin, on the other flank, provides the same sort of drive and delivery from left-back for the Red Bull while Carlos Coronel is a reliable shot-stopper and anchors their defense as a dependable shot-stopper.
Plenty of positives for each side
New York have had a mixed spell of form.
They will come to this contest after a tough 2-2 away game at Minnesota United where their tenacity and never-say-die attitude kept the visitors in the game and earned them a point.
San Jose are the favorites at +110, which is too short for me given NYRB’s excellent away record of results from this season, but according to the current San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull odds, it reflects the home side's perceived advantage.
The Red Bull are +230 with a draw on the night priced at +295, which is a big price to play for with both teams in good spirits and good form.
But the home field advantage should just about see the hosts to the win so we’re taking the San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull prediction to favor the Earthquakes to come out on top by a 2-1 score.
San Jose are the clear leaders in MLS for expected goals with 42.29 and should be able to generate plenty more in an open game against an equally positive NYRB side.
For those looking for some San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull betting tips, both teams to score could offer good value given their attacking records.
The weather should be mild and not a factor, although the presence of the first-ever PayPal Park Postgame Fireworks Night should ensure the atmosphere is buzzing.
