Main prediction: both to score

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 13/09 (Sunday), at PayPal Park (The Quakes Stadium), at 03:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, San Jose Earthquakes have won 1 time(s) and score 1 goals per match. Meanwhile, Houston Dynamo have won 2 time(s). San Jose Earthquakes have a 40.00% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

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

Prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

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Overview San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

San Jose Earthquakes are favourites, with a 40.00% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Houston Dynamo Football Club win are at 2.857 and a draw at 3.805.

In the Major League Soccer, San Jose Earthquakes have 11 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 43 goal(s) scored and 36 conceded. The top scorer is Preston Judd, with 11 goal(s). On the other side, Houston Dynamo have 13 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 32 goal(s) scored and 27 conceded. Guilherme is the top scorer with 12 goal(s).

In the last 3 clashes between San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

In the last 5 clashes between San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo, all had over 9.5 corners.

San Jose Earthquakes are unbeaten against Houston Dynamo in 3 matches.

San Jose Earthquakes are unbeaten in 3 matches in the MLS.

Houston Dynamo are unbeaten in 3 matches in the league.

Head-to-head between San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo

In 31 clashes, Houston Dynamo have the advantage over San Jose Earthquakes: 17 win(s) against 9 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 30/08/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Houston Dynamo 0-0 San Jose Earthquakes.

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

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San Jose Earthquakes: current form

San Jose Earthquakes have played 24 match(es) in the MLS.

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

11 win(s), 5 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.58 point(s) per match

43 goals scored (1.79 per match)

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

Houston Dynamo: current form

For the visitors, Houston Dynamo have played 24 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 13 win(s), 4 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.79 point(s) per match

  • 32 goals scored (1.33 per match)

  • Top scorer: Guilherme (12 goal(s))

San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo key players

In the MLS, Preston Judd carries San Jose Earthquakes's attack with 11 goal(s).

The playmaker is Niko Tsakiris, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Preston Judd has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Guilherme is the name that frightens the most for Orange Crush with 12 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Jack McGlynn leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Guilherme has accumulated 12 goal(s).

San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo statistics in the MLS

San Jose Earthquakes have an average of 11.04 corners and 2.33 cards per match. Houston Dynamo have 9.21 corners and 2.38 cards. The statistics for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo are in the table below.

Home Team

San Jose Earthquakes Team Logo

San Jose Earthquakes

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D L L

1

Home L L D L L

0.2

Away W D D L L

1

Away Team

Houston Dynamo Team Logo

Houston Dynamo

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D L W

1.6

Home W D W W D

2.2

Away D L W W W

2

More tips for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

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

👉 Our prediction is: San Jose Earthquakes win or draw

Our top betting tip is San Jose Earthquakes to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is San Jose Earthquakes, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see San Jose Earthquakes losing to Houston Dynamo. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in San Jose Earthquakes's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

Correct score prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

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

Where to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

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

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo

The line-ups for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo 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 Jose Earthquakes line-up

  • 1

    Angus Gunn

    Goalkeeper

  • 4

    David Romney

    Defender

  • 5

    Daniel Munie

    Defender

  • 6

    Ian Harkes

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Luka Jovanovic

    Forward

  • 10

    Niko Tsakiris

    Midfielder

  • 17

    Jack Jasinski

    Defender

  • 18

    Reid Roberts

    Defender

  • 19

    Preston Judd

    Forward

  • 34

    Beau Leroux

    Midfielder

  • 87

    Vítor Costa

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Houston Dynamo Football Club line-up

  • 3

    Antônio Carlos

    Defender

  • 5

    Lucas Halter

    Defender

  • 6

    Artur

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Lawrence Ennali

    Forward

  • 16

    Héctor Herrera

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Mateusz Bogusz

    Midfielder

  • 20

    Guilherme

    Forward

  • 21

    Franco Negri

    Defender

  • 24

    Aliyu Ibrahim

    Forward

  • 30

    Agustín Bouzat

    Midfielder

  • 31

    Jonathan Bond

    Goalkeeper

The Houston Dynamo starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

Match: San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 13/09/2026

Time: 03:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: PayPal Park (The Quakes Stadium)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 10 September 2026, at 20:18 Last updated on 10 September 2026, at 20:18
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.