The upcoming MLS showdown between San Jose Earthquakes (3-4-1) and Sporting Kansas City (1-6-1) is set to take place on April 20, 2025, at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. San Jose will look to bounce back from a recent loss, while Sporting KC aims to secure their first road points of the season in a venue where they have historically struggled.
Match Details
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
- Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Team Previews
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose has had an up-and-down season, sitting ninth in the Western Conference with 10 points from eight matches. Their most recent outing was a 1-2 loss to LAFC, where they struggled to contain LAFC’s attacking firepower. However, San Jose has been strong at home, winning two of their last three matches at PayPal Park. The Earthquakes boast an elite attack, averaging 17.1 shots per match, but their defense has been vulnerable, conceding 1.5 goals per game.
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting KC has endured a rough start to the season, sitting bottom of the Western Conference with four points from eight matches. They are coming off a 2-4 loss to Portland Timbers, marking their sixth defeat of the season. Despite their struggles, Sporting KC has scored multiple goals in back-to-back matches, showing signs of offensive improvement. Historically, Sporting KC has struggled at PayPal Park, going 4-2-2 in their last eight visits after failing to win in 18 straight away matches against San Jose from 2000 to 2016.
Key Players to Watch
- San Jose Earthquakes:
- Josef Martínez – Leads the team with four goals and one assist.
- Cristian Arango – Another top scorer with four goals this season.
- Cristian Espinoza – A creative force with two goals and five assists.
- Sporting Kansas City:
- Dejan Joveljić – Sporting’s leading scorer with four goals.
- Dániel Sallói – Has contributed two goals this season.
- Erik Thommy – A key playmaker in midfield.
Match Prediction
San Jose has been strong at home, while Sporting KC has struggled defensively and on the road. Given San Jose’s attacking firepower and Sporting KC’s historical struggles at PayPal Park, expect the Earthquakes to control possession and create more chances.
San Jose Earthquakes – 105 Draw + 290 Sporting Kansas City + 255
Over 3 – 120 Under 3 + 100
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 18, 2025
