Published on: Aug 20, 2021 5:00 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 20, 2021 1:45 pm IST
LAG vs SJ Dream11: As the Major League Soccer season goes on in full swing, it will be LA Galaxy that takes on San Jose Earthquakes at the Dignity Health Tennis Center up next. Talking about the standings, LA Galaxy are in at the 3rd spot with 35 points in the Western Conference. They are on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Colorado, and will be keen on bouncing back through a positive result.
Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes are in at the 9th spot in the Western Conference, having won five, drawn eight and lost seven games so far. San Jose did show some character in their most recent game to Minnesota, as they drew 1-1 in spite of Nathan Cardoso getting sent off within 25 minutes. Nevertheless, they will have to be at their absolute best in order to get the better of LA Galaxy.
Date: August 21, Saturday Kick-Off: 8:00 AM (IST) Venue: Dignity Health Tennis Center
MLS Table: , LA Galaxy are in at the 3rd spot with 35 points in the Western Conference, while, San Jose Earthquakes are in at 9th with 26 points.
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LA Galaxy: LLDW
San Jose Earthquakes: DDWD
Head to Head
From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s LA Galaxy that has the edge with three wins in contrast to San Jose’s two wins. One game has ended on level terms.
Injury Report and Unavailability: Chicharito is on the sidelines due to injury.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
LA Galaxy Starting XI (Likely)
Bond Araujo Williams Coulibaly Villafana Santos Revelson Grandsir Alvarez Lleteget Jovelic
San Jose Earthquakes News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Tommy Thompson is ruled out due to injury. Nathan misses out as a result of suspension.
San Jose Earthquakes Starting XI (Likely)
Marchowski Beason Alanis Abecasis Fierro Judson Yueill Salinas Cowell Espinoza Ebobisse
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Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Julian Araujo can play a pivotal role as the wing back for LA Galaxy. Araujo h four assists, and a pass accuracy of 82.7% from 19 appearances this season.
Cristian Espinoza can pack a punch in the final third region for San Jose Earthquakes. Espinoza has two goal, six assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 82.7% from 20 appearances this season.
Differential Picks
Ryan Raveloson has impressed in the central midfield region for LA Galaxy. Ravleson has five goals, and a pass accuracy of 88.4% from 10 apperances this season.
Cade Cowell has done well in the advanced region for San Jose Earthquakes. Cowell has four goals, four assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 72% from 19 appearances this season.
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Gk: J Bond DEF: O Alanis, J Villafana, J Araujo, T Beason MID: V Vazquez, J Yueill, R Raveloson FOR: D Joveljic, C Espinoa, C Cowell
Likely Winner
San Jose Earthquakes are undefeated in their last nine games in the MLS, but will have a stern test against LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy might be without their star man Chicharito, but will be heading in as favorites as per the LAG vs SJ Today Match Prediction Odds.
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