Main prediction: Houston Dynamo Football Club to win
Alternative tip: San Jose Earthquakes to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes meet again. The clash, valid for the MLS 2026, takes place this 30/08 (Sunday), at Shell Energy Stadium (The Oven), at 01:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Houston Dynamo have won 4 time(s). San Jose Earthquakes have won 0. Houston Dynamo are the favourites with a 55% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
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Overview Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
Houston Dynamo are favourites, with odds of 1.83 and a 55% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Houston Dynamo Football Club, with 17 win(s) against 9 for San Jose Earthquakes. The odds for a San Jose Earthquakes win are 5 and a draw is 4.73.
In the MLS, Houston Dynamo have 12 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 30 goal(s) scored and 26 conceded, having Guilherme as top scorer with 12 goal(s). Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes have 10 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 39 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded, and Preston Judd as top scorer with 11 goal(s).
In the last 4 clashes between Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes, all had over 9.5 corners.
Houston Dynamo have conceded goals in all of their last 10 clashes against San Jose Earthquakes.
In the last 3 matches involving Houston Dynamo, all had under 9.5 corners.
In the last 4 matches involving Houston Dynamo, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
San Jose Earthquakes are winless in 6 matches in the competition.
San Jose Earthquakes have lost 4 matches in a row in the league.
San Jose Earthquakes have conceded goals in their last 15 matches in the league.
In the last 3 matches involving San Jose Earthquakes, all had under 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes
In 30 clashes, Houston Dynamo have the advantage over San Jose Earthquakes: 17 win(s) against 9 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 24/08/2025, in the MLS. San Jose Earthquakes won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Houston Dynamo: current form
Houston Dynamo have played 21 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
12 win(s), 2 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.81 point(s) per match
30 goals scored (1.43 per match)
Top scorer: Guilherme (12 goal(s))
San Jose Earthquakes: current form
Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:
10 win(s), 3 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.57 point(s) per match
39 goals scored (1.86 per match)
Top scorer: Preston Judd (11 goal(s))
Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes key players
In the MLS, Guilherme carries Houston Dynamo Football Club's attack with 12 goal(s).
The playmaker is Jack McGlynn, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Guilherme has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Preston Judd is the name that frightens the most for The Quakes with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Timo Werner leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Preston Judd has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes statistics in the MLS
Houston Dynamo have an average of 9.09 corners and 2.48 cards per match. Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes have 11.24 corners and 2.29 cards. See the numbers for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes in the table below.
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 70% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 3.27 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.3 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.7 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 60% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.42 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.27 | 1.59 |
San Jose Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 3.45 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 1.73 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 55% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 18% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 45% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.86 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.2 | 1.74 |
More tips for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
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Correct score prediction for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
The head-to-head record leans towards Houston Dynamo and both teams usually find the net in this duel. Exact score: Houston Dynamo 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
Check out where to watch the live match between San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes
The line-ups for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Houston Dynamo Football Club line-up
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4
Marcelo Pintos
Defender
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5
Lucas Halter
Defender
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6
Artur
Midfielder
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8
Jack McGlynn
Midfielder
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11
Lawrence Ennali
Forward
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18
Diadie Samassekou
Midfielder
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19
Mateusz Bogusz
Midfielder
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23
Duncan McGuire
Forward
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30
Agustín Bouzat
Midfielder
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31
Jonathan Bond
Goalkeeper
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34
Agustin Resch
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
San Jose Earthquakes line-up
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1
Angus Gunn
Goalkeeper
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5
Daniel Munie
Defender
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7
Ousseni Bouda
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10
Niko Tsakiris
Midfielder
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11
Timo Werner
Forward
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18
Reid Roberts
Defender
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19
Preston Judd
Forward
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28
Benjamin Kikanovic
Defender
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34
Beau Leroux
Midfielder
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40
Jonathan Mendoza
Midfielder
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87
Vítor Costa
Defender
The San Jose Earthquakes starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
Match: Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 30/08/2026
Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium (The Oven)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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