San Jose Earthquakes
- San Jose Earthquakes have won four of their last five matches (W4, L1).
- San Jose are currently third in MLS 2026 having taken 18 points from 7 games.
- Bruce Arena has brought a pragmatic and attack-first approach to the Earthquakes since taking over in January 2025.
- Arena has deployed a flexible 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, with creativity coming from Cristian Espinoza and plenty of directness through the middle of the pitch.
- Timo Werner has added top-line finishing to San Jose’s arsenal.
- Preston Judd leads the line for the Earthquakes with three goals in seven appearances.
Austin FC
- Austin FC are without a win in their last five (D3, L2).
- Austin are 23rd with just 7 points from 8.
- Nico Estévez has been trying to implement a possession-based, pitch-controlling system at Austin FC since taking over in October 2024.
- They set up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 and focus on possession phases, overloading the midfield and using the full-backs to create width.
- Sebastián Driussi remains the orchestrator for Austin FC, but they’ve struggled to convert their control of the ball into wins recently.
Head-to-Head
The clubs’ recent competitive record gives this matchup an extra edge, with Austin winning two and San Jose taking one of the last three meetings.
Key Players
- Preston Judd - leads the line with three goals in seven appearances.
- Timo Werner - high-profile signing who has added finishing quality.
- Christian Ramirez - Austin’s top scorer with two goals.
- Sebastián Driussi - the midfield orchestrator for Austin FC.
Betting Insights
- San Jose look a solid bet to secure another home win (1.68).
- Austin have been poor away so far, failing to win in four attempts (D2, L2).
- Odds for Over 2.5 goals are 1.67.
- A bet on BTTS - No is available at 2.14.
Prediction
A high-scoring match is likely with the odds for Over 2.5 goals coming in at 1.67 , but Austin’s lack of clinical finishing and San Jose’s strength at home could lead to a shutout on one side.
