Football · USA MLS · 20/08, 04:30

Prediction: LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes

Team pages: LA Galaxy · San Jose Earthquakes

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.02Total
LA Galaxy1.54
San Jose Earthquakes1.49
1X2
38% 26% 36%
LA Galaxy Draw San Jose Earthquakes
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 64% Both teams to score 57%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
LA Galaxy 3-3-4 (W-D-L)
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San Jose Earthquakes 1-2-7 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
LA Galaxy 3–2–1 San Jose Earthquakes (6 last)
  • San Jose Earthquakes1-1LA Galaxy
  • San Jose Earthquakes1-1LA Galaxy
  • LA Galaxy0-1San Jose Earthquakes
  • San Jose Earthquakes1-2LA Galaxy
  • San Jose Earthquakes0-3LA Galaxy
  • LA Galaxy4-3San Jose Earthquakes
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · LA Galaxy 1484 · San Jose Earthquakes 1426
LA GalaxyDrawSan Jose Earthquakes
Our model38%26%36%
Market39%25%36%
Estimated total (ours) 3.02 goals · Bet365 line 3.25 · -0.2

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 66%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours LA Galaxy (rating 1484 vs 1426).
  • H2H favours LA Galaxy: 3-2-1.
  • High corners: 11.3 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.6 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

LA GalaxySan Jose Earthquakes
Goals for / against (FT)0.9 / 1.31.3 / 2.4
Goals for / against (HT)0.4 / 0.80.8 / 1.3
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/30/40%20/30/50%
Corners (HT / FT)2.3 / 5.42.2 / 5.9
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.2 / 0.34.4 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · LA Galaxy 321 San Jose Earthquakes

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DateHomeScoreAway
26/07/26
USA MLS
San Jose Earthquakes1-1
HT 0-1
LA Galaxy
29/06/25
USA MLS
San Jose Earthquakes1-1
HT 1-0
LA Galaxy
29/05/25
USA MLS
LA Galaxy0-1
HT 0-0
San Jose Earthquakes
01/08/24
Leagues Cup
San Jose Earthquakes1-2
HT 0-1
LA Galaxy
30/06/24
USA MLS
San Jose Earthquakes0-3
HT 0-1
LA Galaxy
22/04/24
USA MLS
LA Galaxy4-3
HT 3-1
San Jose Earthquakes

Standings · USA MLS · MLS 2026, Western Conference

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Houston Dynamo 191126 282435
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 171043 381734
3 Los Angeles FC 201046 352034
4 San Jose Earthquakes 191036 382733
5 St. Louis City SC 19856 272529
6 Real Salt Lake 18846 302628
7 FC Dallas 18765 322527
8 Colorado Rapids 198110 292525
9 Minnesota United 19676 212625
10 Portland Timbers 18738 333324
11 Seattle Sounders 17737 202224
12 San Diego FC 19667 332924
13 LA Galaxy 20578 243022
14 Austin FC 18459 223617
15 Sporting Kansas City 194213 184814

Common opponents 3 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentLA GalaxySan Jose Earthquakes
FC Dallas 0-0 D 2-3 L
St. Louis City SC 1-3 L 1-3 L
Seattle Sounders 2-0 W 2-3 L
Record vs common 1 W 1 D 1 L 0 W 0 D 3 L

Better against common opponents: LA Galaxy (2 of 3 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

LA Galaxy

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
16/08 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
0-1 0-1 36 L
02/08 FC Dallas
USA MLS
0-0 0-0 66 D
26/07 San Jose Earthquakes
USA MLS
1-0 1-1 66 D
23/07 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-2 1-3 45 L
18/07 Los Angeles FC
USA MLS
0-2 0-3 93 L
12/07 Club America
America Friendlies
1-0 1-0 33 W
24/05 Houston Dynamo
USA MLS
1-1 1-1 94 D
17/05 Seattle Sounders
USA MLS
1-0 2-0 15 W
14/05 Sporting Kansas City
USA MLS
0-2 1-3 83 L
10/05 Atlanta United
USA MLS
0-0 2-1 54 W

San Jose Earthquakes

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
16/08 St. Louis City SC
USA MLS
0-2 1-3 33 L
02/08 FC Cincinnati
USA MLS
1-1 2-4 63 L
26/07 LA Galaxy
USA MLS
0-1 1-1 66 D
23/07 Orlando City SC
USA MLS
0-2 0-4 36 L
04/07 Tijuana
Club Friendly List
1-2 1-2 L
24/05 Portland Timbers
USA MLS
3-1 3-1 65 W
21/05 Colorado Rapids
USA US Open Cup
0-2 0-2 95 L
17/05 FC Dallas
USA MLS
1-1 2-3 126 L
14/05 Seattle Sounders
USA MLS
1-1 2-3 62 L
10/05 Vancouver Whitecaps
USA MLS
1-0 1-1 24 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes?

According to our model, the most likely result is a LA Galaxy win (38%). Probabilities: LA Galaxy 38%, draw 26%, San Jose Earthquakes 36%.

How many goals are expected in LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes?

The model expects 3.02 goals (LA Galaxy 1.54 · San Jose Earthquakes 1.49), with a 55% chance of under 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes?

The model gives a 57% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.