Manteca is 0-4 against Patterson since November of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Buffaloes will welcome the Tigers at 6:15 p.m.
Manteca is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Sierra on Tuesday. The Buffaloes fell just short of the Timberwolves by a score of 3-2. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since January 4, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Jesus Gomez wasn't going to let Sierra walk away unscathed as he scored both of Manteca's goals, bringing his season total up to four goals.
Meanwhile, Patterson kept a clean sheet against Central Catholic on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Raiders. Patterson might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by three goals or more this season.
Patterson is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-5-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 34 goals over those eight matches. As for Manteca, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9-4.
Manteca suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Patterson when the teams last played on January 6th. Will the Buffaloes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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