Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes — MLS at Q2 Stadium.
- Austin FC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- San Jose Earthquakes 15 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 3–4 | L |
| 16 Sep | Los Angeles FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Houston Dynamo | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Sep | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | FC Dallas | H | 3–5 | L |
| 22 Aug | Portland Timbers | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Austin FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 16 Sep | Real Salt Lake | H | 3–4 | L |
| 12 Sep | FC Dallas | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Sep | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Austin FC | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #17 |
| 14 | Points | 32 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 3 / 5 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 3 |
| 19 | Scored | 34 |
| 31 | Conceded | 15 |
| -12 | GD | +19 |
| 0.93 | PPG | 2.13 |
| 20% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
Austin FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season
San Jose Earthquakes this season
Austin FC are 29th (14 pts). San Jose Earthquakes are 17th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Austin FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
4/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded
San Jose Earthquakes
0-15
7/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/–
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Q2 Stadium that hosts another battle between Austin FC and San Jose Earthquakes.
- 4' A moment of madness from Daniel Pereira on 4 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Austin FC will be frustrated.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Sebastian Driussi makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' San Jose Earthquakes are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 16' It looks like no one’s ball. Austin FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' Goal! Marcos Lopez scores his 5 goal in 279 matches.
- 22' Moussa Djitte has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' Austin FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined San Jose Earthquakes backline.
- 32' Jackson Yueill, a USA , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' What composure from Jon Gallagher! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 36' GOAL! Jon Gallagher fires home to make it 3-1!
- 41' Nathan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' GOAL! Alexander Ring scores on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Cecilio Dominguez. He replaces Moussa Djitte on 46 minute.
- 49' Magnificent from Cristian Espinoza! That is 42 goals in 175 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' San Jose Earthquakes are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Javier Lopez makes it 4-3.
- 58' Javier Lopez doubles the advantage! 4-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' Alexander Ring catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brad Stuver on 60 minutes.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cristian Espinoza.
- 61' The Austin FC manager makes a substitution. Tomas Pochettino departs to be replaced by Diego Fagundez.
- 62' Diego Fagundez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tomas Pochettino on 62 minute.
- 63' Javier Lopez puts San Jose Earthquakes on the lead.
- 65' Austin FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 65.
- 67' San Jose Earthquakes make a change. Tommy Thompson trudges off to be replaced by Paul Marie on 67 minutes.
- 68' Tommy Thompson makes way for Paul Marie at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from San Jose Earthquakes.
- 69' Julio Cascante has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 69.
- 72' San Jose Earthquakes player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' San Jose Earthquakes make a change. Cristian Espinoza trudges off to be replaced by Jack Skahan on 76 minutes.
- 77' The whistle greets Cristian Espinoza as he departs to be replaced by Jack Skahan.
- 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' A change in the San Jose Earthquakes ranks — Javier Lopez exits the field as Andres Rios enters on 85.
- 86' The San Jose Earthquakes bench stirs into life. Nathan is withdrawn and Oswaldo Alanis gets his opportunity.
- 90' Eric Remedi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Austin FC ring the changes. Julio Cascante has done his job and it is now time for Orrin McKinze Gaines to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-4.
Lineups
Austin FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 18
- 16
- 41
- 8
- 25
- 7
-
17
Jon Gallagher ↓ Rodney Redes 61'
- 99
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 31
-
14
Diego Fagundez ↑ 61'
- 21
-
10
Cecilio Dominguez ↑ 46'
-
6
Sebastian Berhalter ↑ 46'
- 20
-
11
Rodney Redes ↑ 61'
- 19
-
27
Orrin McKinze Gaines ↑ 90'
Coach
Josh Wolff
San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Javier Lopez ↓ Andres Rios 85'
- 14
-
22
Tommy Thompson ↓ Paul Marie 68'
- 1
- 27
- 5
-
10
Cristian Espinoza ↓ Jack Skahan 76'
-
7
Carlos Fierro ↓ Cade Cowell 46'
-
13
Nathan ↓ Oswaldo Alanis 86'
- 15
- 28
Bench
-
25
Andres Rios ↑ 85'
-
4
Oswaldo Alanis ↑ 86'
- 8
-
2
Luciano Abecasis ↑ 85'
- 17
- 29
-
3
Paul Marie ↑ 68'
-
44
Cade Cowell ↑ 46'
-
16
Jack Skahan ↑ 76'
Coach
Matias Almeyda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Driussi | 7 |
| Jeremy Ebobisse | 6 |
| Javier Lopez | 4 |
| Preston Judd | 2 |
| Benjamin Kikanovic | 2 |
| Owen Wolff | 2 |
| Paul Marie | 2 |
| Cristian Espinoza | 2 |
Head to Head
Austin FC Form
San Jose Earthquakes Form
2021-09-19
Austin FC
3–4
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2021-09-16
San Jose Earthquakes
3–4
Real Salt Lake
L
2021-09-12
FC Dallas
1–1
San Jose Earthquakes
D
2021-09-05
San Jose Earthquakes
0–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-08-21
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2021-08-18
San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43
Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.67
San Jose Earthquakes xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: San Jose Earthquakes win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Austin FC or Draw
44%
Draw or San Jose Earthquakes
77%
Austin FC or San Jose Earthquakes
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Austin FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 3
7.2%
1 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 3
5.2%
2 – 3
5.1%
1 – 4
4.8%
2 – 1
4.5%
0 – 1
4.2%
2 – 4
3.5%
0 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Austin FC
| Handicap | Austin FC covers | Push | San Jose Earthquakes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 10% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 20% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Austin FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

