San Jose Earthquakes

vs

Los Angeles Galaxy

Preview

San Jose Earthquakes

• San Jose Earthquakes are currently 3rd in MLS 2026 with 32 points from 15 games, ahead of LA Galaxy in 16th place with 20 points from 16 matches.
• The Earthquakes are compact and well-organised, but strike with purpose and speed when they win the ball back in good areas.
• The side has the better record of 10-2-3 in MLS 2026 and look more consistent, although their recent form is a mixed bag of 1-1-3 in their last five in all competitions.
• San Jose will come into the game fresh off a 1-3 win over Portland Timbers in MLS 2026 and a 0-2 US Open Cup defeat to Colorado Rapids.

LA Galaxy

• LA Galaxy come into this after a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo FC and a 0-3 defeat to Los Angeles FC, a result that reminds us that this team can be undone defensively when put under pressure.
• The Galaxy have a win-draw-loss record of 5-5-6 in MLS 2026 which shows how inconsistent the team has been during Greg Vanney's tenure.

Head-to-Head

• The last meeting in MLS 2025 finished 1-1 and the last three head-to-heads are perfectly balanced at one win apiece and one draw.
• This is a match-up of styles - direct vs possession-based - and should be a lively California Clasico if the side gets on top early on.

Key Players

• Preston Judd has been Earthquakes' most prolific man in MLS 2026 with 11 goals in 15 appearances and four strikes in their last five matches.
• Gabriel Pec is the top scorer for LA Galaxy with five goals in 14 MLS 2026 matches, four of which have come in the club's last six games.

Betting Insights

• San Jose are the 1.66 favorites to win this game, with LA Galaxy listed at 4.33 and the draw at 4.2.
• The game total and both teams to score markets make most appeal here, given the styles on show should open up the play, at over 2.5 goals at 1.43 and BTTS at 1.49.

Prediction

• Still, this looks like a game they will edge if they can win the second ball.
• The stylistic clash and recent scoring trends suggest there is scope for goals and an open contest.