Match Report
The table read 6th (Seattle Sounders, 24 pts) against 2nd (SJ Earthquakes, 32 pts), 8 points apart. SJ Earthquakes had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 2nd in the table.
Seattle Sounders carried a 5-game unbeaten run into this. SJ Earthquakes were unbeaten in 10, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
GioScore's database holds 8 meetings between the two: 2 for Seattle Sounders, 3 for SJ Earthquakes and 3 drawn, at 3.63 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 63% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
Goal scorers
Seattle Sounders: Albert Rusnák (43'), Jesús Ferreira (55'), Osaze De Rosario (89') · SJ Earthquakes: Nick Fernandez (2'), Preston Judd (69')
Key stats
Possession: Seattle Sounders 63% · SJ Earthquakes 37% · Total shots: 23-11 · On target: 9-3 · Corners: 9-6