Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes — MLS at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- Los Angeles Galaxy 19 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- San Jose Earthquakes 18 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Minnesota United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | Real Salt Lake | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Jul | Portland Timbers | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Minnesota United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Aug | Los Angeles FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Portland Timbers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #18 |
| 22 | Points | 33 |
| 19 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 3 / 5 |
| 24 | Scored | 37 |
| 29 | Conceded | 24 |
| -5 | GD | +13 |
| 1.16 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 26% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
Los Angeles Galaxy this season
26%
Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season
San Jose Earthquakes this season
Los Angeles Galaxy are 27th (22 pts). San Jose Earthquakes are 18th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Los Angeles Galaxy
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/8
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/4
76+
6/2
■ 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 Galaxy
| Gabriel Pec | 5 G | 4 A |
| Klauss | 5 G |
San Jose Earthquakes
| Preston Judd | 11 G | 2 A |
| Ousseni Bouda | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Dignity Health Sports Park as Los Angeles Galaxy face off against San Jose Earthquakes in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matias Almeyda might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Los Angeles Galaxy is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 11' The referee calls foul for Luciano Abecasis. He receives a Yellow card.
- 16' San Jose Earthquakes fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' Kevin Cabral was booked on 23.
- 28' Kevin Cabral has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 367 appearances.
- 33' Los Angeles Galaxy are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against San Jose Earthquakes's shape.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Eric Remedi.
- 42' Eric Remedi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sacha Kljestan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Los Angeles Galaxy.
- 52' Jeremy Ebobisse makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and San Jose Earthquakes are in front.
- 57' 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.
- 60' A tactical swap from Los Angeles Galaxy — Samuel Grandsir on, Efrain Alvarez off on 60 minutes.
- 65' What an equalizer from Victor Vazquez!
- 66' Sensational shot from Victor Vazquez. Los Angeles Galaxy is back in the lead.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jonathan dos Santos.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Javier Lopez makes it 2-2.
- 73' San Jose Earthquakes make a change. Luciano Abecasis trudges off to be replaced by Cade Cowell on 73 minutes.
- 78' Carlos Fierro needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 81' Paul Marie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Javier Lopez at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' San Jose Earthquakes player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 89' Time for substitution for Los Angeles Galaxy. Sebastian Lletget is replaced by Derrick Williams.
- 90' Another change for San Jose Earthquakes made on 90 minute. Eric Remedi leaves to be changed by Chris Wondolowski.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Los Angeles Galaxy.
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 9
- 4
- 17
- 99
- 16
- 26
- 2
-
20
Nick DePuy ↓ Victor Vazquez 60'
Bench
-
3
Derrick Williams ↑ 89'
-
11
Samuel Grandsir ↑ 60'
- 33
-
8
Jonathan dos Santos ↑ 60'
- 29
-
7
Victor Vazquez ↑ 60'
- 91
- 43
- 19
Coach
Greg Vanney
San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Starting XI
-
93
Judson ↓ Andres Rios 90'
- 4
-
9
Javier Lopez ↓ Paul Marie 81'
-
6
Shea Salinas ↓ Carlos Fierro 73'
- 14
- 1
- 11
- 27
-
5
Eric Remedi ↓ Chris Wondolowski 90'
-
2
Luciano Abecasis ↓ Cade Cowell 73'
- 15
Bench
-
25
Andres Rios ↑ 90'
-
8
Chris Wondolowski ↑ 90'
- 22
- 17
-
3
Paul Marie ↑ 81'
-
44
Cade Cowell ↑ 73'
- 19
-
7
Carlos Fierro ↑ 73'
- 16
Coach
Matias Almeyda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dejan Joveljic | 6 |
| Javier Hernandez | 5 |
| Jeremy Ebobisse | 5 |
| Vako Qazaishvili | 4 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 4 |
| Cristian Espinoza | 4 |
| Riqui Puig | 3 |
| Nick Lima | 2 |
Head to Head
Los Angeles Galaxy Form
2021-08-21
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
San Jose Earthquakes
L
2021-08-18
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-08-14
Minnesota United FC
0–1
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2021-08-09
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-08-05
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–0
Real Salt Lake
W
2021-07-31
Los Angeles Galaxy
4–1
Portland Timbers
W
San Jose Earthquakes Form
2021-08-21
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2021-08-18
San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
Minnesota United FC
D
2021-08-14
San Jose Earthquakes
0–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-08-08
San Jose Earthquakes
2–1
Los Angeles FC
W
2021-08-05
Portland Timbers
1–1
San Jose Earthquakes
D
2021-07-31
Seattle Sounders FC
0–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.19
Los Angeles Galaxy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
San Jose Earthquakes xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: San Jose Earthquakes win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Los Angeles Galaxy or Draw
55%
Draw or San Jose Earthquakes
72%
Los Angeles Galaxy or San Jose Earthquakes
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
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% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 22% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Los Angeles Galaxy keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.