Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 15/10

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 15/10 (Thursday), at America First Field (The RioT), at 02:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Real Salt Lake have won 1 time(s) and score 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes have won 3 time(s). Real Salt Lake have a 47.39% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes.

Overview Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake are favourites, with a 47.39% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a San Jose Earthquakes win are at 3.74 and a draw at 8.5.

In the Major League Soccer, Real Salt Lake have 9 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s), with 41 goal(s) scored and 46 conceded. The top scorer is Sergi Solans Ormo, with 11 goal(s). On the other side, San Jose Earthquakes have 13 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 50 goal(s) scored and 40 conceded. Preston Judd is the top scorer with 15 goal(s).

San Jose Earthquakes are unbeaten in 7 matches in the league.

San Jose Earthquakes have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes

In 37 clashes, San Jose Earthquakes have the advantage over Real Salt Lake: 15 win(s) against 14 and 8 draw(s). The most recent was on 27/07/2025, in the MLS, the match score was: Real Salt Lake 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Real Salt Lake: current form

Real Salt Lake are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:

9 win(s), 5 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match

41 goals scored (1.46 per match)

Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (11 goal(s))

San Jose Earthquakes: current form

On the other side, San Jose Earthquakes also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the MLS:

13 win(s), 7 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.64 point(s) per match

50 goals scored (1.79 per match)

Top scorer: Preston Judd (15 goal(s))

Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes key players

In the MLS, Sergi Solans Ormo carries Real Salt Lake's attack with 11 goal(s).

The playmaker is Morgan Guilavogui, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Preston Judd is the name that frightens the most for The Quakes with 15 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Niko Tsakiris leads in assists with 7. In the whole season, Preston Judd has accumulated 15 goal(s).

Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes statistics in the MLS

Real Salt Lake have an average of 10.6 corners and 2.36 cards per match. San Jose Earthquakes have 11.18 corners and 2.29 cards. The statistics for Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes are in the table below.

Real Salt Lake

Home

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San Jose Earthquakes

Away

DWDWW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.14
  PPG
  1.64
• 32%
  Wins
  46%
• 46%
  First to Score
  57%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.46
  Scored/game
  1.79
• 1.64
  Conceded/game
  1.43
• 1.53
  xG
  1.52
• 1.50
  xGA
  1.44

Trends

• 68%
  Both Score
  64%
• 11%
  Clean Sheet
  25%
• 21%
  Failed to Score
  14%

Correct score prediction for Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

The favoritism in the odds points to Real Salt Lake. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Real Salt Lake 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

Check out where to watch the live match between San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes

The line-ups for Real Salt Lake 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.

Real Salt Lake line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

San Jose Earthquakes line-up

The San Jose Earthquakes starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

Match: Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 15/10/2026

Time: 02:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: America First Field (The RioT)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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