MLS: San Jose vs. St. Louis Picks — Earthquakes to Remain in Playoff Contention? (Sep 20)

A huge clash in the MLS is set for Sep 20, as important playoff points will be on the line in California. You can find our San Jose vs. St. Louis picks here.

The Earthquakes come into this round sitting in the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. However, they will need to get their form back on track after losing each of their last two, and three of their previous four in the MLS.

St. Louis sit ten points off the wild-card spots in the West, meaning that they still have a slim chance of making the playoffs. Confidence can be gained from their recent form after going two without defeat.

San Jose vs. St. Louis Overview

Odds

San Jose vs. St. Louis Head-to-Head Record

St. Louis have an excellent head-to-head record against the Earthquakes, having gone five matches without defeat. The visitors have won all five of the previous encounters between the sides, which includes a 2-1 success in May.

San Jose Team News

Jamar Ricketts, Ousseni Bouda, and Josef Martinez could all be recalled to the starting eleven following the 4-2 defeat against LAFC last weekend.

Possible Lineup

Daniel (GK); Ricketts, Munie, Romney, Costa; Bouda, Vieira, Harkes; Espinoza, Martinez, Arango

St. Louis Team News

The visitors are unlikely to make many changes to the starting eleven that beat Montreal on the road last weekend. Klauss will continue to lead the line.

Possible Lineup

Burki (GK); Padelford, Fall, Kessler, Wallem; Durkin, Lowen; Jeong, Hartel, Pompeu; Klauss

San Jose vs. St. Louis Picks

It is challenging to overlook the excellent head-to-head record boasted by the visiting side this weekend. The visitors also come into the round in better form than the hosts, meaning that an away win could be preferred when making San Jose vs. St. Louis picks.