Los Angeles Football Club vs San Jose Earthquakes Picks and Predictions April 12th 2025

LAFC Get Igor Jesus Back as They Brace for Red-Hot Earthquakes

Los Angeles FC are in need of a spark, and they just might get one with the return of Igor Jesus ahead of Saturday night’s home clash against the high-flying San Jose Earthquakes.

LAFC (3-4-0, 9 points) have dropped four of their last five MLS matches and are looking for answers across the pitch. The return of Jesus, who missed last week’s 1-0 loss to Houston due to yellow card accumulation, could provide a boost—particularly in solidifying a defense that’s struggled to find stability.

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“There are certain traits that Igor has that other players… do not have. He plays very close to our center backs and can sometimes slip into the back line,”

– LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo on the tactical value of Igor Jesus.

The Brazilian midfielder may not have made the scoresheet yet this season, but his positioning and ability to slot into a deeper defensive role bring versatility to a team that ranks in the lower half of MLS in key metrics like goals scored, goals allowed, possession, and shots.

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While LAFC try to right the ship, San Jose (3-3-1, 10 points) enter Saturday’s match brimming with confidence after an explosive 6-1 win over D.C. United. The Earthquakes celebrated the 30th anniversary of Major League Soccer in style, led by a vintage performance from Josef Martinez, who netted a hat trick and moved into sixth on MLS’ all-time scoring list with 120 goals.

“He’s a pure 9… He has a great nose for the goal. It’s really rewarding to have these types of players on the team,”

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– Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena on Josef Martinez’s impact.

Martinez now has four goals on the season, tied with teammate Cristian Arango. That offensive firepower has propelled the Earthquakes to the top of the Western Conference in scoring with 15 goals.

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With LAFC still searching for consistency and San Jose riding high, Saturday’s clash could be a defining moment for both sides in the early season.