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San Jose sits 9th in the West on 35 points, fighting to keep playoff hopes alive. Their creative heartbeat remains Cristian Espinoza, while striker Chicho Arango faces his old club in a storyline matchup.
LAFC arrives in 5th place with 41 points, and all eyes are on their dynamic attack. Son Heung-min has added global star power, pairing with Denis Bouanga, one of the most consistent finishers in the league. Together, they tilt the odds firmly toward the visitors
📊 Betting Odds
- San Jose win: 3.05
- Draw: 3.65
- LAFC win: 2.10
🔮 Picks & Predictions
- Pick 1: LAFC to win — their firepower and form make them favorites despite being on the road.
- Pick 2: Over 2.5 goals — both teams thrive in open matches, and the star attackers point toward a high-scoring clash.
With playoff implications on the line, we will likely see a high level of intensity from both sides, goals, and a few storylines worth watching well beyond 90 minutes like the battle between legendary coach Bruce Arena and Steve Cherundolo, who announced his departure from LAFC months ago but remains in control of the Black and Gold.
🧠 Probable Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes
Probable Lineup: Daniel, Daniel Munie, Bruno Wilson, Dave Romney, J. Ricketts, R. Vieira, Ian Harkes, DeJuan Jones, C. Espinoza, J. Martinez, C. Arango
Coach: Bruce Arena
Out: : D Vitor Costa (Q), D Reid Roberts (Q),
Los Angeles FC
Probable Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Eddie Segura, Nkosi Tafari, R Porteous, A. Smolyakov, M. Choiniere, M. Delgado, S. Palencia, L D. Bouanga, R David Martinez (Q), Son Heung-Min
Coach: Steve Cherundolo
Out: F L. Dellavalle (Q), J. Ebobisse (Q), D Martinez Moralea (Q) Nathan Ordaz (Q) Igor Jesus (Out)
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