St. Louis City SC v San Jose Earthquakes: Forecast, Odds and Bets
Get ready for an exciting MLS showdown as St. Louis City SC hosts San Jose Earthquakes on 31 May 2025. The match kicks off at 19:30 BST, which corresponds to 20:30 CEST for viewers in Italy, Germany, France, and Spain. The venue is the state-of-the-art Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
This fixture marks an intriguing encounter in round 0 of the USA MLS competition. Both sides are eager to start the season on a high note and will look to impress their fans early on, making this opening clash one not to miss.
How are both teams coming into this?
St. Louis City SC have established a formidable home record in recent campaigns, using their high-energy brand of football to overwhelm opponents. Energizer Park has become a fortress, with the team excelling in quick transitions and pressing high up the pitch.
San Jose Earthquakes have faced challenges away from home, often conceding late goals and struggling to maintain intensity for 90 minutes. Despite those struggles, they retain the capacity to spring surprises through swift counterattacks and set-piece proficiency.
Our forecast
We expect an open, end-to-end contest with both sides pushing for early dominance. St. Louis City’s home strength gives them the edge, but San Jose’s resilience and tactical discipline could keep the scoreline tight.
Our prediction is a 2-1 victory for St. Louis City SC, yet backing a both teams to score market appears to offer solid value given the offensive intent of both teams.
Best odds
Bet365: 2.10 (St. Louis City SC), 3.50 (Draw), 3.40 (San Jose Earthquakes)
William Hill: 2.05 (St. Louis City SC), 3.60 (Draw), 3.45 (San Jose Earthquakes)
Betfair: 2.08 (St. Louis City SC), 3.55 (Draw), 3.50 (San Jose Earthquakes)
