Our Predictions
NE's solid home form and their recent goal-scoring ability suggest they can edge this clash. Odds for home are 2.30, and since both sides tend to score and concede, over 2.5 goals with both teams scoring seem likely.
Both teams are evenly matched, and recent encounters have been tight with goals galore. Odds favor a draw, with both sides likely to find the net, leading to an entertaining, high-scoring draw.
SJ's attacking form on the road coupled with NE's defensive fragility hints at an away win with both teams scoring, especially with the odds at 2.80 for the away side.
Welcome to Extratips, where we dive into the upcoming showdown between New England Revolution and San Jose Earthquakes, kicking off on 17th May 2025 at 23:30 in the USA. Currently, NE is sitting pretty in 8th place overall with 24 goals scored and a tight defense, while SJ is not far behind at 7th, with similar goal stats and a recent run of patches and dips. The odds from bet365 put home at 2.30, away at 2.80, and a draw at 3.50—interesting all around! The Revs are motivated, hungry to climb up after recent mixed results, while SJ are looking to solidify their position. In head-to-heads, the last five matches have seen a mix of tight affairs and goal feastings, including a Swiss-cheese defense from both sides—so don't expect a tight 0-0. Looking at recent home and away patterns, NE has been pretty resilient at Gillette, with a solid win and a few draws, whereas SJ have been pretty inconsistent on the road but often find ways to score. What's the key? NE's solid home streak and SJ's current streaky form. Expect an open game, with both sides eager to strike early, possibly ending in a draw or a narrow victory. Here are some angles: Will NE's home advantage tip the balance? Can SJ's attacking prowess on the road surprise? And how will recent form influence the outcome? Expect a competitive clash with lots of goals, possibly leaning towards an over 2.5, and both teams finding the net.