Main prediction: Los Angeles to win in regular time
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The MLS 2026 renews a clash that has history. San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles meet again this 20/09 (Sunday), at PayPal Park (The Quakes Stadium), at 00:30.
In their last 5 clashes in the leagues they participate in, San Jose Earthquakes have won 2 time(s) and score 1.2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have won 1. Los Angeles lead the betting with a 42.19% chance of winning.
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Prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
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Overview San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles go in as favourites, with odds of 2.37 and a 42.19% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 14 win(s) for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) against 14 for San Jose Earthquakes. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the MLS, San Jose Earthquakes have 12 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 44 goal(s) scored and 36 conceded, having Preston Judd as top scorer with 12 goal(s). Meanwhile, Los Angeles have 11 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 41 goal(s) scored and 27 conceded, and Denis Bouanga as top scorer with 13 goal(s).
In the last 6 clashes between San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles, all had over 2.5 goals.
San Jose Earthquakes have conceded goals in all of their last 12 clashes against Los Angeles.
San Jose Earthquakes are unbeaten in 4 matches in the MLS.
In the last 5 matches involving Los Angeles, all had over 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles
In 23 clashes, Los Angeles have the advantage over San Jose Earthquakes: 14 win(s) against 8 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/04/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Los Angeles 1-4 San Jose Earthquakes.
This data can contextualise the predictions for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles, 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 25 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
12 win(s), 5 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.64 point(s) per match
44 goals scored (1.76 per match)
Top scorer: Preston Judd (12 goal(s))
Los Angeles: current form
For the visitors, Los Angeles have played 26 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
11 win(s), 7 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.54 point(s) per match
41 goals scored (1.58 per match)
Top scorer: Denis Bouanga (13 goal(s))
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles key players
In the MLS, Preston Judd carries San Jose Earthquakes's attack with 12 goal(s).
The playmaker is Niko Tsakiris, leading in assists with 7. In the whole season, Preston Judd has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Denis Bouanga is the name that frightens the most for The Black & Gold with 13 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Heung-Min Son leads in assists with 9. In the whole season, Denis Bouanga has accumulated 13 goal(s).
San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles statistics in the MLS
San Jose Earthquakes have an average of 10.76 corners and 2.36 cards per match. Los Angeles have 11.54 corners and 1.73 cards. The statistics for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles are in the table below.
San Jose Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D L |
1.6 |
| Home | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Away | W D D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 42% | 54% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3.25 | 3.15 |
| Scored | 1.76 | 1.67 | 1.85 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.58 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 33% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 17% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.79 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.23 | 1.63 |
Los Angeles
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | L D D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 62% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.77 | 2.46 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.92 | 1.23 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 0.85 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 31% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 62% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 15% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 62% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.68 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.39 | 1.55 |
More tips for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
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Correct score prediction for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 Los Angeles. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
Check out where to watch the live match between Los Angeles and San Jose Earthquakes:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles
The line-ups for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles 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
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1
Angus Gunn
Goalkeeper
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2
Jamar Ricketts
Defender
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4
David Romney
Defender
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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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14
Ronaldo Vieira
Midfielder
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17
Jack Jasinski
Defender
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23
Eduard Löwen
Midfielder
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28
Benjamin Kikanovic
Defender
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34
Beau Leroux
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) line-up
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1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
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4
Eddie Martínez
Defender
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6
Igor Jesus Lima
Midfielder
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7
Heung-Min Son
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9
Armindo Sieb
Forward
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14
Sergi Palencia
Defender
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22
Jude Terry
Midfielder
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23
Yevgen Cheberko
Defender
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66
Mathieu Choiniere
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91
Nkosi Burgess
Defender
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99
Denis Bouanga
Forward
The Los Angeles starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
Match: San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: PayPal Park (The Quakes Stadium)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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