Following their first 18 games, the Los Angeles Galaxy have had a decent season, placing them seventh coming into this encounter. They have, however, experienced some recent issues, having lost three of their previous six matches in all competitions, including their most recent excursion. The last game for the LA Galaxy was a derby day match against Los Angeles FC, and after coming back from behind twice, they were defeated 3-2. A win in today's match could potentially see hosts climb as high as 3rd if other results go their way, giving them plenty to play for heading into this fixture against San Jose. The LA Galaxy recently signed Gaston Brugman from Parma Calcio, and he might make his debut this week, which could help the team overall.

The visitors are looking to climb up from the 13th position, and a win might see them move up two spots. Visitors are now tied for last place with Sporting Kansas City, with just a goal difference separating them, despite being the division's poorest defensive squad. Nobody has given up more goals than the San Jose Earthquakes, with Alex Covelo's team has given up 37 goals in 18 games. San Jose is currently coping with multiple injury problems, including Francisco Calvo and Siad Haji's recent absence.

Despite the fact that the LA Galaxy have been struggling with form recently, this game might be just what they need to get back on track.The San Jose Earthquakes have struggled all season, particularly when it comes to surrendering goals, which should allow the hosts to pick up three points. Also, I think hosts will want to wash the bad taste from the loss over city rivals last round, and that motivation often brings the more aggressive approach. I expect something like 3-1 in this match for the home team, with 2 goals from Dejan Joveljic.

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在他们的前18场比赛之后，洛杉矶银河队有一个不错的赛季，他们在这场比赛中排名第七。然而，他们最近经历了一些问题，在所有比赛中，他们已经输掉了之前六场比赛中的三场，包括他们最近的短途旅行。洛杉矶银河队的上一场比赛是与洛杉矶FC队的德比日比赛，在两度逆转后，他们以3比2被击败。如果在今天的比赛中获胜，东道主的排名可能会上升到第三位，如果其他结果符合他们的要求，他们将有足够的时间在对阵圣何塞的比赛中发挥。洛杉矶银河队最近从帕尔马签下了加斯顿·布鲁格曼，他可能会在本周完成他的处子秀，这可能会对球队整体有所帮助。

客队希望从第13位上升，一场胜利可能会让他们上升两个名次。客队现在和堪萨斯城体育并列最后一名，净胜球的差距很小，尽管他们是分区防守最差的球队。没有人比圣何塞地震队丢球更多，亚历克斯·科维洛的球队在18场比赛中丢了37球。圣何塞目前正在应对多处伤病问题，包括卡尔沃和哈吉最近的缺席。

尽管洛杉矶银河队最近状态不佳，但这场比赛可能正是他们重新回到正轨所需要的。圣何塞地震队整个赛季都很挣扎，尤其是在丢球方面，这应该能让东道主拿到三分。此外，我认为东道主会想要洗掉上一轮输给同城对手的坏味道，而这种动机通常会带来更激进的策略。我预计主队会在这场比赛中取得3比1的成绩，德扬·约维尔季奇进了2球。