Bitesize Prediction: Nashville vs San Jose Earthquakes – 12/06/22

Competition: MLS

Market: Nashville win

Odds: 7/10 @ 888sport

Looking to skyrocket their way up the Western Conference standings in the early hours of Sunday, Nashville will welcome San Jose to Geodis Park.

Starting with the hosts, last seen heading into the international break with a thumping display on the road, Nashville find themselves enjoying another impressive run of form. Eventually signing off May with a 3-1 victory against Colorado, Gary Smith’s men will know that another win here could see them climb as high as skyrocket their way up the Western Conference standings. With it looking like the mood in their camp is at a red-hot high, the Tennessee-based outfit have lost just one of their last eight matchups across all formats. With their recent purple patch stemming all the way back to April 24th, Nashville have also gained a reputation from across the MLS for their free-scoring displays in the final third. Along with an action-packed 3-2 win against Atlanta on US Open Cup duties, it should be noted that Sunday’s hosts have bagged over 1.5 goals in five of their last six domestic showdowns.

As for the visitors, while San Jose might have managed to pick up a lively 3-2 win at home against Portland last month, it appears that might have been just a minor boost for the Earthquakes. Last seen on May 28th when getting hit with a 3-2 defeat away at Los Angeles, interim boss Alex Covelo has seen his side win just one of their last five domestic contests. Likewise, crashing out of the US Open Cup a fortnight ago as they suffered a shock 2-0 loss away at USL outfit Sacramento Republic, the California-based outfit will know that they face a tough test this weekend. Despite finding somewhat of a boost when they temporarily brought in Covelo last month, San Jose have only continued to show some extended issues at the back. Likewise, with just a single away win to their name since opening the 2022 campaign, we’re backing a home victory here.

Bet: Nashville 7/10 to beat San Jose Earthquakes in Sunday’s MLS matchup @ 888sport