Sunday , 16 August 2026

Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes, MLS 2022 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2022
Los Angeles FC
3 – 2
Full Time
San Jose Earthquakes
Sat 28 May 2022 · 22:00 UTC Banc of California Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Cristian Espinoza
Y 18' Cristian Espinoza
Brian Rodriguez 19' Y
Brian Rodriguez 20' Y
Daniel Musovski 76' Y
Daniel Musovski 77' Y
Sebastien Ibeagha 77' Y
Kellyn Acosta 77' Y
Kellyn Acosta 78' Y
Daniel Crisostomo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Los Angeles FC vs San Jose Earthquakes — MLS at Banc of California Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 18 40
2 Internacional CF Miami 18 38
3 New England Revolution 18 30
4 Chicago Fire FC 17 29
5 New York City FC 18 26
6 FC Cincinnati 18 26
7 Charlotte FC 18 25
8 New York Red Bulls 18 25
9 D.C. United SC 18 23
10 Columbus Crew SC 18 20
11 Orlando City SC 18 20
12 Toronto FC 18 17
13 Philadelphia Union 18 16
14 Montreal Impact FC 18 16
15 Atlanta United FC 18 12
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 17 34
17 Los Angeles FC 19 34
18 San Jose Earthquakes 18 33
19 Houston Dynamo 18 32
20 FC Dallas 18 27
21 Real Salt Lake 17 27
22 St. Louis City 18 26
23 Portland Timbers 18 24
24 Seattle Sounders FC 17 24
25 Minnesota United FC 18 24
26 Colorado Rapids SC 18 22
27 Los Angeles Galaxy 19 22
28 San Diego FC 18 21
29 Austin FC 18 17
30 Sporting Kansas City 18 14

Head-to-Head

12
1
8
Los Angeles FC 21 games · Avg 4.1 goals San Jose Earthquakes
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-28 Los Angeles FC 3–2 San Jose Earthquakes 2021-10-16 Los Angeles FC 3–1 San Jose Earthquakes 2021-09-26 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Los Angeles FC 2021-08-08 San Jose Earthquakes 2–1 Los Angeles FC 2020-11-05 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 Los Angeles FC

Recent Form

Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 May San Jose Earthquakes H 3–2 W
21 May Columbus Crew SC A 2–0 W
19 May Austin FC H 1–2 L
14 May Colorado Rapids SC A 0–2 L
08 May Philadelphia Union H 2–2 D
02 May Minnesota United FC H 2–0 W
San Jose Earthquakes
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 May Los Angeles FC A 2–3 L
22 May Sporting Kansas City H 1–1 D
19 May Portland Timbers H 3–2 W
14 May Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 3–3 D
08 May Colorado Rapids SC H 1–0 W
01 May New York City FC A 0–3 L

Season Stats

Los Angeles FC San Jose Earthquakes
#17 Position #18
34 Points 33
19 Played 18
10 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 10 / 3 / 5
35 Scored 37
19 Conceded 24
+16 GD +13
1.79 PPG 1.83
53% Win % 56%

Key Stats

81% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
86% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
55% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season
26% Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season

Los Angeles FC are 17th (34 pts). San Jose Earthquakes are 18th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
5/2
31-45
7/2
46-60
2/5
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
San Jose Earthquakes
0-15
7/6
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/2
46-60
6/6
61-75
4/1
76+
7/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga 8 G 2 A
Esteban David Martinez 4 G
San Jose Earthquakes
Preston Judd 11 G 2 A
Ousseni Bouda 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Banc of California Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Los Angeles FC and San Jose Earthquakes.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 7' Magnificent from Cristian Arango! That is 73 goals in 172 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 8' GOAL! Cristian Arango scores on 8.
  • 13' What a moment for Ryan Hollingshead! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 16' What a strike from Jeremy Ebobisse! The score is 3-1.
  • 17' Cristian Espinoza was booked on 17.
  • 18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cristian Espinoza.
  • 19' The referee calls foul for Brian Rodriguez. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 20' That is a Yellow card for Los Angeles FC. Brian Rodriguez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Los Angeles FC and San Jose Earthquakes are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 31' The deadlock is broken! Jeremy Ebobisse gets on the scoresheet on 31 minutes.
  • 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' San Jose Earthquakes fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 47' A goal from the Uruguay international Brian Rodriguez! He fires home on 47 to make it 4-2!
  • 52' Los Angeles FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
  • 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nathan, as he is very good at scoring at Banc of California Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' Los Angeles FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 67' Argentina international Cristian Espinoza has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Cristian Arango as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Musovski steps in for Los Angeles FC.
  • 71' The whistle greets Cristian Arango as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Musovski.
  • 73' Tommy Thompson makes way for Marcos Lopez at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from San Jose Earthquakes.
  • 76' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Musovski argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 77' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Musovski is booked for Los Angeles FC — Yellow card on 77.
  • 78' Kellyn Acosta picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' Kwadwo Opoku gets the nod from Los Angeles FC. He replaces Brian Rodriguez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' A tactical swap from San Jose Earthquakes — Judson on, Eric Remedi off on 85 minutes.
  • 90' Daniel Crisostomo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Shea Salinas is replacing Paul Marie for the San Jose Earthquakes side.
  • Los Angeles FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Los Angeles FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Cherundolo

San Jose Earthquakes Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Covelo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Denis Bouanga 9
Cristian Espinoza 6
Carlos Vela 6
Diego Rossi 5
Benjamin Kikanovic 4
Cristian Arango 4
Daniel Musovski 3
Chris Wondolowski 3

Head to Head

2022-05-28 Los Angeles FC 3–2 San Jose Earthquakes 2021-10-16 Los Angeles FC 3–1 San Jose Earthquakes 2021-09-26 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Los Angeles FC 2021-08-08 San Jose Earthquakes 2–1 Los Angeles FC 2020-11-05 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC Form

2022-05-28 Los Angeles FC 3–2 San Jose Earthquakes W 2022-05-21 Columbus Crew SC 0–2 Los Angeles FC W 2022-05-19 Los Angeles FC 1–2 Austin FC L 2022-05-14 Colorado Rapids SC 2–0 Los Angeles FC L 2022-05-08 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union D 2022-05-02 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Minnesota United FC W

San Jose Earthquakes Form

2022-05-28 Los Angeles FC 3–2 San Jose Earthquakes L 2022-05-22 San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Sporting Kansas City D 2022-05-19 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 Portland Timbers W 2022-05-14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3–3 San Jose Earthquakes D 2022-05-08 San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 Colorado Rapids SC W 2022-05-01 New York City FC 3–0 San Jose Earthquakes L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.05 Los Angeles FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 San Jose Earthquakes xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC49% Draw23% San Jose Earthquakes28%
Actual: Los Angeles FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Los Angeles FC or Draw
72%
Draw or San Jose Earthquakes
51%
Los Angeles FC or San Jose Earthquakes
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Los Angeles FC36% Draw40% San Jose Earthquakes24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Los Angeles FC

Handicap Los Angeles FC covers Push San Jose Earthquakes covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.