Prediction San Jose Earthquakes - St. Louis City SC today 09:40 16/08/2026.

United States Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

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St. Louis City SC

St. Louis City SC

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San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
Positive30%
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San Jose Earthquakes are currently ranked 3rd in the MLS 2026 tournament with 33 points from 18 matches played, showing that San Jose Earthquakes maintain the leading position in the ranking and have strong motivation to continue consolidating this position.
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Key players such as Preston Judd (scored 11 goals, created 3 assists) and Ousseni Bouda (scored 5 goals, created 1 assist) are performing consistently, serving as important pillars in the team's attacking style.
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San Jose Earthquakes maintain a stable tactical formation with a 4-2-3-1 in 7 out of 10 recent matches, demonstrating flexibility in team operations.
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The team's average goal-scoring rate is 3.39 goals per game, reflecting the ability to control the game and create consistent scoring opportunities, even without being outstanding.
Negative50%
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The recent form of San Jose Earthquakes has been very inconsistent, with a 10-game sequence of D-D-L-L-L-W-L-L-D-L, earning just 1 win (10%) and 6 losses, including two heavy defeats (0-4, 2-0)
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Weak defensive capabilities, with 22 goals conceded (an average of 2.2 goals per game) and no clean sheets in all 10 matches, alongside receiving 26 yellow cards (an average of 2.6 yellow cards per game), highlight a lack of discipline and control in the game.
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The absence of key players like N.Tsakiris (hip injury, missed 9 matches), Nonso Adimabua (knee injury, missed 3 matches) and DeJuan Jones (Achilles tendon injury, absent for 33 matches) has left the lineup lacking balance and strength in both attack and defense.
St. Louis City SCSt. Louis City SC
Positive45%
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St. Louis City SC is showing stable form with a high win rate (60%) in the last 10 games, including 5 consecutive wins and the ability to maintain a strong winning streak
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St. Louis City SC has a number of key players who perform consistently, such as Simon Becher (2 goals, 4 assists), Marcel Hartel (6 goals, 3 assists), and goalkeeper Roman Bürki (kept a clean sheet in several key matches), forming a strong attacking and defensive foundation.
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The flexible tactical system with a 3-4-3 formation is the main foundation, demonstrating the ability to control the game and create numerous scoring opportunities while maintaining a clearly structured playing style.
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St. Louis City SC is in 7th place in the league table with 26 points after 18 matches, reflecting a balanced playing style but not enough to establish a top position.
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Scoring efficiency (average 1.7 goals per game) and defensive capability (average 1.0 goal per game) indicate stability, but there is still a risk due to a lack of concentration in defensive situations
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The 'Both Teams to Score' (BTS) ratio is at 61.11%, and the percentage of matches with 3 or more goals (50%) indicates that the team usually controls the game, but also reflects the vulnerability when the opponent counterattacks.
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St. Louis City SC frequently makes defensive mistakes, as evidenced by their 0-2 loss to Austin FC and only 3 clean sheets in their last 10 matches.
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St. Louis City SC received a total of 24 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 matches, indicating a lack of discipline and a tendency for rough play, which could affect the results of important matches.
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The absence of players like Célio Pompeu (despite rarely playing) and Conrad Wallem (short-term injury) could create a small gap in the team's play, requiring flexibility from the substitutes
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San Jose Earthquakes demonstrate sharp attacking identity through stable and effective goal-scoring from counterattacks, while St. Louis City SC relies on flexible play with a 3-4-3 formation to create numerous shooting opportunities. However, St. Louis City SC's defense still has weaknesses, frequently conceding goals and allowing San Jose to exploit the space. Both teams possess the ability to control the game and burst from specific situations, leading to an open match scenario with many duels and dangerous chances. The balance between San Jose's attacking prowess and St. Louis City SC's defensive organization will shape an exciting game, where scoring efficiency and counterattacking ability become key factors.
Prediction for the match between San Jose Earthquakes and St. Louis City SC is 2-1.
Expert Prediction:
San Jose Earthquakes-0.25 @1.82
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