SJ vs VAN Dream11 Team Prediction San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Live Score August 14

SJ vs VAN Dream11: San Jose Earthquakes will be back in action as they take on Vancouver Whitecaps for the upcoming fixture in the MLS. Both sides have had an underwhelming season so far, and will be desperate to string a positive run. San Jose Earthquakes are 10th in the Western Conference with 21 points, having won five, drawn six and lost seven games so far. Their last fixture as a 2-1 in to LAFC, and will look to build onto that.

SJ vs VAN Dream 11 Team Prediction

As for Vancouver Whitecaps, they are at the bottom of the pile in the Western Conference with just 16 points on board. They’ve managed to win three, draw seven and lost seven games in the MLS so far. Interestingly enough, the Whitecaps have managed to draw four games on the bounce, as they make an attempt to bag maximum points this time around.

Date: August 14, Saturday
Kick-Off: 8:00 AM (IST)
Venue: PayPal Park

Where to Watch MLS Live: No Coverage in India

Recent Form

San Jose Earthquakes: WDWDD

Vancouver Whitecaps: DDDDW

Head to Head

From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s San Jose Earthquakes that have the upper hand with four wins. Vancouver have managed to secure two wins.

San Jose Earthquakes News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Tommy Thompson is ruled out due to an injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

J Marcinkowski should be starting in at goal.
S Salinas, O Alanis, T Beason and M Lopez could line up in defence.
F Jungwirth and J Yueill are expected to feature in central midfield.
C Cowell, J Lopez and C Espiinoza are expected to provide the service to C Wondolowski up top.

San Jose Earthquakes Starting XI (Likely)

James Marcinkowski
Shea Salinas
Oswaldo Alanis
Tanner Beason
Marcos Lopez
Florian Jungwirth
Jackson Yueill
Cade Cowell
Javier Lopez
Cristian Espinoza
Chris Wondolowski

Vancouver Whitecaps News

Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns

Expected Changes and Strategy:

M Crepeau should be starting in at goal.
C Gutierrez, A Roe, R Veselinovic and J Nerwinski could line up in defence.
J Bikel, Baldisimo and R Teibert are expected to feature in midfield.
C Dajome, B White and D Caicedo are in contention to lead the attack up top.

Vancouver Whitecaps Starting XI (Likely)

Maxime Crepeau
Cristian Gutierrez
Andy Rose
Ranko Veselinovic
Jake Nerwinski
Janio Bikel
Michael Baldisimo
Russell Teibert
Cristian Dajome
Brian White
Deiber Caicedo

Captain Options

Cristian Espinoza can play a pivotal role in the advanced region for San Jose Earthquakes. Espinoza ha two goals, six assist and a pass accuracy of 82.4% from seven appearances this season.

Cristian Dajome has impressed in the final third region for Vancouver Whitecaps. Dajome has registered eight goals, two assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 77% from 16 appearances this season.

Differential Picks

Cade Cowell can pack a punch in the final third region for San Jose Earthquakes. Cowell has four goals, four assists and also has a pass accuracy of 73% from 17 appearances this season.

Deiber Caicedo has scored three goals, three assists, and also has a pass accuracy of 85.7% from the 17 appearances this season. He is expected to start here.

SJ vs VAN Dream 11 Team Prediction

GK: J Marcinkowski
DEF: O Alanis, A Rose, R Veelinovic, T Beason
MID: R Teibert, J Yueill, C Dajome
FOR: C Espinoza, C Cowell, D Caicedo

Who will win?

Both sides have been more towards the inconsistent side of things, and this could once again turn out to be a dogged affair. With that being said, the SJ vs VAN Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of a draw going ahead.

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