Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes — MLS .
- Los Angeles Galaxy 15 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- San Jose Earthquakes 15 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nima Saghafi
- Referee Logan Brown
- Referee Hilario Grajeda
- Referee R. Mendoza
- Referee Mike Rottersman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Jul | Toronto FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Jun | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jun | New England Revolution | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 May | Sporting Kansas City | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Jul | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Jun | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Houston Dynamo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Jun | FC Dallas | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #17 |
| 20 | Points | 32 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 5 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 10 / 2 / 3 |
| 22 | Scored | 34 |
| 22 | Conceded | 15 |
| +0 | GD | +19 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 2.13 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
76%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
33%
Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season
San Jose Earthquakes this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 24th (20 pts). San Jose Earthquakes are 17th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/2
76+
5/2
■ 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Los Angeles Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes has kicked off!
- 2' Rolf Feltscher does the damage! The net is bulging and Los Angeles Galaxy surge ahead!
- 7' Tommy Thompson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Los Angeles Galaxy side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Los Angeles Galaxy in their trying to find a way past San Jose Earthquakes's compact .
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Los Angeles Galaxy player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' Jorgen Skjelvik has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 32.
- 37' Los Angeles Galaxy currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' Jackson Yueill is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for San Jose Earthquakes tonight.
- 52' Los Angeles Galaxy 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.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Judson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' Vako Qazaishvili has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 62' Nick Lima gets the nod from San Jose Earthquakes. He replaces Tommy Thompson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Danny Hoesen makes it 1-2.
- 65' Emil Cuello has so much to prove this time. He replaces Uriel Antuna on 65 minute.
- 68' The referee calls foul for Marcos Lopez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 69' It is a substitution in Los Angeles Galaxy team. Fabio Alvarez is replaced by Ema Boateng on 69 minute.
- 71' The whistle greets Marcos Lopez as he departs to be replaced by Shea Salinas.
- 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. San Jose Earthquakes needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 81' The travelling San Jose Earthquakes supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 85' Jackson Yueill has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
- 89' David Romney is replacing Daniel Steres for the Los Angeles Galaxy side.
- San Jose Earthquakes celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Uriel Antuna ↓ Emil Cuello 65'
- 21
- 25
- 9
- 16
- 8
- 1
-
5
Daniel Steres ↓ David Romney 89'
-
11
Favio Alvarez ↓ Ema Boateng 69'
- 26
- 14
Bench
- 6
-
4
David Romney ↑ 89'
-
24
Ema Boateng ↑ 69'
- 29
- 28
-
27
Emil Cuello ↑ 65'
- 22
Coach
Guillermo Schelotto
San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Starting XI
- 93
- 37
- 7
- 11
- 8
- 23
- 14
-
22
Tommy Thompson ↓ Nick Lima 62'
-
27
Marcos Lopez ↓ Shea Salinas 71'
- 10
- 17
Bench
- 31
-
9
Danny Hoesen ↑ 62'
-
6
Shea Salinas ↑ 71'
- 28
-
24
Nick Lima ↑ 62'
- 26
- 33
Coach
Matias Almeyda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dejan Joveljic | 6 |
| Javier Hernandez | 5 |
| Jeremy Ebobisse | 5 |
| Cristian Espinoza | 4 |
| Vako Qazaishvili | 4 |
| Riqui Puig | 3 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 3 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2019-07-13
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–3
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2019-07-05
Los Angeles Galaxy
2–0
Toronto FC
W
2019-06-30
San Jose Earthquakes
3–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
L
2019-06-22
FC Cincinnati
0–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2019-06-03
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
New England Revolution
L
2019-05-30
Sporting Kansas City
0–2
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
San Jose Earthquakes Form
2019-07-13
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–3
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2019-07-07
San Jose Earthquakes
1–0
Real Salt Lake
W
2019-07-04
Minnesota United FC
3–1
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2019-06-30
San Jose Earthquakes
3–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2019-06-27
San Jose Earthquakes
2–0
Houston Dynamo
W
2019-06-08
San Jose Earthquakes
2–2
FC Dallas
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
San Jose Earthquakes xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: San Jose Earthquakes win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
51%
Draw or San Jose Earthquakes
74%
Los Angeles Galaxy or San Jose Earthquakes
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Los Angeles Galaxy win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
4%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Los Angeles Galaxy
| Handicap | Los Angeles Galaxy covers | Push | San Jose Earthquakes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.