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San Jose Earthquakes face Minnesota United at PayPal Park, San Jose on Sunday, Aug 23 at 4:30 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the MLS, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
San Jose Earthquakes come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Minnesota United are out of form (1W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.
Despite playing at home, San Jose Earthquakes face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Minnesota United have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in San Jose Earthquakes won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives San Jose Earthquakes a slight edge, but Minnesota United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.