San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders Fc Picks and Predictions March 29th 2025

Earthquakes, Sounders Collide Looking to Halt Early-Season Slumps

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Two teams in search of stability and momentum meet Saturday night at PayPal Park as the San Jose Earthquakes host the Seattle Sounders in a Western Conference clash that could help one side stop the early-season bleeding.

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Earthquakes Trying to Reset After Rough Stretch

After opening the season with back-to-back wins, San Jose (2-3-0, 6 points) has dropped three straight, getting outscored 7-2 in the process. Their latest stumble — a 4-1 loss at Charlotte — had new head coach Bruce Arena focusing more on progress than panic.

“We deserved to lose the game,” Arena admitted, “but there were some good moments for us and we have to build on that.”

The Quakes trailed 4-0 just seven minutes into the second half in Charlotte, showing clear defensive vulnerabilities. Midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye emphasized the need for urgency and accountability after the defeat.

“This is not the way we want things to go,” Kaye said. “We have to push ourselves to a higher standard.”

San Jose will look to right the ship at home, where it can lean on the support of the PayPal Park crowd to reignite the form that earned early wins over Real Salt Lake and Sporting KC.

Sounders Searching for Scoring Touch

Seattle (1-2-2, 5 points) is also in the midst of a rough patch, having been shut out in consecutive matches after exploding for five goals in a March 8 rout of LAFC.

Their latest result — a 0-0 home draw against the Houston Dynamo — was marked by missed chances despite a 16-6 edge in shots and a majority share of possession.

“We seem to be snake-bit right now,” coach Brian Schmetzer said. “But we have to keep pushing forward and make up some points before it’s too late.”

The Sounders begin a three-game road swing Saturday, and they’ll need to find the finishing quality that’s eluded them in recent weeks. Raúl Ruidíaz and Jordan Morris have yet to deliver consistent offensive production early this season.

Key Matchup: Midfield Battle & Defensive Discipline

Both sides will be eager to establish control in midfield to limit counterattack exposure — a key weakness on display for San Jose in Charlotte. Seattle, meanwhile, must convert possession into actual chances, with sharper execution in the final third.

With both teams struggling to find goals in recent matches, this game could turn on a set piece or a mistake — and the team that stays more organized defensively may walk away with all three points.

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Outlook

Saturday’s game presents an opportunity for either team to shift its trajectory before a deeper hole is dug. Arena and Schmetzer both have veteran-laden squads capable of bouncing back, but urgency will be key in a matchup where one or two moments could make all the difference.