Main prediction: San Diego to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance San Diego

Other market: over 10.5 corners

A good match ahead. San Jose Earthquakes arrive at Snapdragon Stadium (Mission Valley Stadium), this 10/09 (Thursday), at 03:30, to face San Diego. Will there be an upset? Who is in better form?

San Jose Earthquakes arrive for this match with a 50% away win rate in the league. Meanwhile, San Diego have 8 win(s) in the tournament. San Diego appear as favourites with a 51.55% chance on the betting platforms.

Find out where to watch, probable line-ups and build your prediction for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS 2026.

Prediction for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

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Overview San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

San Diego are favourites, with a 51.55% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a San Jose Earthquakes win are at 4.55 and a draw at 4.92.

In the Major League Soccer, San Diego have 8 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 40 goal(s) scored and 34 conceded. The top scorer is Marcus Ingvartsen, with 11 goal(s). On the other side, San Jose Earthquakes have 10 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 40 goal(s) scored and 34 conceded. Preston Judd is the top scorer with 11 goal(s).

San Diego have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against San Jose Earthquakes.

San Jose Earthquakes are winless in 8 matches in the competition.

Head-to-head between San Diego and San Jose Earthquakes

The two teams have only 3 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:

San Diego: 1 win(s)

San Jose Earthquakes: 2 win(s)

Draws: 0

The most recent clash was on 05/04/2026, in the MLS. The score was: San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 San Diego.

With so few matches between them, each team's current form weighs more than the head-to-head record when defining the predictions for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes.

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San Diego: current form

San Diego have played 23 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

8 win(s), 6 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.3 point(s) per match

40 goals scored (1.74 per match)

Top scorer: Marcus Ingvartsen (11 goal(s))

San Jose Earthquakes: current form

Meanwhile, San Jose Earthquakes are going through a difficult patch: 3 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), 5 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.52 point(s) per match

40 goals scored (1.74 per match)

Top scorer: Preston Judd (11 goal(s))

San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes key players

In the MLS, Marcus Ingvartsen carries San Diego Football Club's attack with 11 goal(s).

The playmaker is Anders Dreyer, leading in assists with 10. In the whole season, Marcus Ingvartsen has 11 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, Niko Tsakiris leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Preston Judd has accumulated 11 goal(s).

San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes statistics in the MLS

San Diego have an average of 9.26 corners and 2.17 cards per match. San Jose Earthquakes have 11.35 corners and 2.17 cards. The statistics for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes are in the table below.

Home Team

San Diego Team Logo

San Diego

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W L W

1.8

Home W W W L D

2

Away L L W D L

0.8

Away Team

San Jose Earthquakes Team Logo

San Jose Earthquakes

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L L L

0.4

Home L L D L L

0.2

Away D D L L W

1

More tips for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 3.8 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

👉 Our prediction is: San Diego to win the 1st half

San Diego comes into their match with San Jose Earthquakes with a lot going for them. Apart from being the superior side based on form and statistics, they also have the added advantage of being at home.

The odds for an outright home win on the 1X2 market are not that appealing, so we recommend taking San Diego to win the first half to get the most value out of your bet.

Correct score prediction for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

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

Where to watch San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

Check out where to watch the live match between San Jose Earthquakes and San Diego:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for San Diego and San Jose Earthquakes

The line-ups for San Diego 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.

San Diego Football Club line-up

  • 1

    CJ dos Santos

  • 5

    Kieran Sargeant

    Defender

  • 8

    Onni Valakari

  • 10

    Anders Dreyer

    Forward

  • 12

    Gabriel Cordeiro Pirani

    Midfielder

  • 20

    Aníbal Godoy

  • 26

    Manu Duah

    Defender

  • 32

    Ian Murphy

    Defender

  • 33

    Oscar Verhoeven

    Defender

  • 70

    Alejandro Alvarado Jr.

    Midfielder

  • 99

    Elias Achouri

    Forward

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

San Jose Earthquakes line-up

  • 1

    Angus Gunn

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Jamar Ricketts

    Defender

  • 5

    Daniel Munie

    Defender

  • 7

    Ousseni Bouda

  • 10

    Niko Tsakiris

    Midfielder

  • 14

    Ronaldo Vieira

    Midfielder

  • 18

    Reid Roberts

    Defender

  • 23

    Eduard Löwen

    Midfielder

  • 25

    Max Floriani

    Defender

  • 28

    Benjamin Kikanovic

    Defender

  • 34

    Beau Leroux

    Midfielder

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

Match details for San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

Match: San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 10/09/2026

Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Snapdragon Stadium (Mission Valley Stadium)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 7 September 2026, at 20:08 Last updated on 7 September 2026, at 20:08
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.