Earthquakes’ high-octane style is in sharp contrast to New York’s
San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls have faced each other infrequently in MLS and the head-to-head record is pretty even, but they are not rivals in the sense that clubs in the same conference often become. They play in opposite halves of the country and have never met in a playoff or cup competition.
Bruce Arena’s team like to play wide and deep, getting into the penalty area and exposing opponents to counter attacks. This San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull preview highlights the high-tempo, adventurous style that has been in contrast to the more cautious approach of San Jose in recent years, but has been very effective this season.
Beau Leroux, fresh off a composed goal against LA Galaxy, is a focal point of their attack.
The hosts have been solid at home but have had mixed results overall this year, relying on a potent attack to bail them out of matches like the 1-1 draw at home with LA Galaxy. They came out strongly, went ahead and conceded late to drop points, which is something to take into account for any San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull prediction.
New York will be without coach Schwarz
New York Red Bull, who have been known to take the wind out of opponents’ sails with their energy drink style of high-pressure soccer, are without head coach Sandro Schwarz for this game as he will be absent from the touchline due to a post-match suspension in the last match.
For this San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull prediction, the Red Bulls are a very intense, counter-pressing side that can be very dangerous when they win the ball in advanced areas of the field. But they can be caught out on the counter if they don’t get there quick enough, as Minnesota United showed in their 2-2 draw in the last match.
John Tolkin provides crucial width and set-piece delivery from left-back, while Carlos Coronel is a solid, reliable shot-stopper.
Quakes are slight favourites with odds on
New York are coming off a mixed form run of draws with a couple of wins and losses sandwiched in and have been able to maintain their top-half position in the Eastern Conference with a fighting spirit.
Looking at the San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull odds, the odds favor San Jose at 2.10, with the Red Bulls at 3.30 and a draw at 3.95, making the Earthquakes the slight favorites.
PayPal Park will host its first-ever postgame Fireworks Night on Sunday and that should help boost the San Jose home support and energy levels for the game.
A 2-1 win for the Earthquakes is our correct score pick, but as both teams have been involved in a few draws recently, a 2-2 result should also be considered. For those interested in wagering, our San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bull betting tips suggest keeping an eye on both teams to score as well.
