San Jose Earthquakes
- San Jose Earthquakes are unbeaten in their two home matches in MLS 2026, winning both games.
- San Jose Earthquakes enter this matchup on the back of a four-game winning streak in all competitions and have looked the more impressive side in the early stages of MLS 2026.
- Bruce Arena’s team have picked up nine points from their first three games to sit fourth in the standings and head into a Western Conference clash with Seattle Sounders as favorites.
- They have been rock-solid in defense, with a deep, compact backline and a disciplined structure that allows them to play high up when they don’t have the ball.
- Daniel Munie has scored two goals in three MLS 2026 appearances, offering a clinical edge up front, while Jamar Ricketts has provided two assists in his three games to offer some creative spark.
Seattle Sounders
- Seattle Sounders have won two and lost three of their last five matches.
- Seattle, on the other hand, have been average at best on the road in MLS 2026, picking up a 1-0 win away to Saint Louis City SC but losing 2-1 to Real Salt Lake.
- Their overall record of one win and three defeats in their last four away games isn’t ideal, while they sit 8th in MLS 2026, four places below their rivals after taking six points from their opening three matches.
- Brian Schmetzer’s team are possession-based and like to adapt their formation depending on the game and the opposition.
- Albert Rusnak is Seattle’s top scorer with one goal in three MLS 2026 games, leading the line, while Jesus Ferreira has two assists in his opening three to act as their chief playmaker.
Head-to-Head
The Sounders beat San Jose 3-2 at home in MLS 2025, but have won none of their previous three visits to San Jose.
Key Players
- Daniel Munie
- Two goals in three MLS 2026 appearances.
- Jamar Ricketts
- Two assists in his three games.
- Albert Rusnak
- One goal in three MLS 2026 games.
- Jesus Ferreira
- Two assists in his opening three.
Betting Insights
- However, we feel San Jose’s defense is too solid for Seattle to break down, while the away team have had little luck in this fixture in recent seasons.
- We’re backing Both Teams to Score - No at 2.25 in this game.
- San Jose are 2.28 to take the win in this matchup, which represents fair odds given they are unbeaten in their opening two home matches and have won each of their last three there.
Prediction
We’re backing Both Teams to Score - No at 2.25 in this game, with a San Jose win looking likely.
