Thursday , 2 July 2026

Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2021
Real Salt Lake
1 – 2
Full Time
San Jose Earthquakes
Sat 8 May 2021 · 01:30 UTC Rio Tinto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Damir Kreilach 1' Y
Y 21' Eric Remedi
Albert Rusnak 49' Y
Albert Rusnak 50' Y
Justin Meram 50' Y
Nick Besler 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes — MLS at Rio Tinto Stadium.

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

6
3
8
Real Salt Lake 17 games · Avg 3.1 goals San Jose Earthquakes
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-08 Real Salt Lake 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes 2020-10-29 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Real Salt Lake 2020-07-28 San Jose Earthquakes 5–2 Real Salt Lake 2019-09-12 Real Salt Lake 1–0 San Jose Earthquakes 2019-07-07 San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 Real Salt Lake

Recent Form

Real Salt Lake
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May San Jose Earthquakes H 1–2 L
01 May Sporting Kansas City H 3–1 W
25 Apr Minnesota United FC A 2–1 W
08 Nov Sporting Kansas City H 0–2 L
02 Nov Los Angeles Galaxy A 1–2 L
29 Oct San Jose Earthquakes A 0–2 L
San Jose Earthquakes
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Real Salt Lake A 2–1 W
02 May D.C. United SC H 4–1 W
24 Apr FC Dallas H 3–1 W
17 Apr Houston Dynamo A 1–2 L
22 Nov Sporting Kansas City A 3–3 D
08 Nov Seattle Sounders FC A 1–4 L

Season Stats

Real Salt Lake San Jose Earthquakes
#18 Position #17
26 Points 32
14 Played 15
8 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 10 / 2 / 3
26 Scored 34
19 Conceded 15
+7 GD +19
1.86 PPG 2.13
57% Win % 67%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Real Salt Lake this season
33% Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season

Real Salt Lake are 18th (26 pts). San Jose Earthquakes are 17th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Real Salt Lake
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
2/5
■ 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' We are underway at Rio Tinto Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 1' Damir Kreilach is having his name booked by the referee on 1.
  • 6' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 11' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 16' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Eric Remedi on 21 minutes.
  • 26' It looks surprising Real Salt Lake does not make any changes. Nick Besler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Salt Lake side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 36' Real Salt Lake currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlos Fierro made 279 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 43' Against the run of play, Rubio Rubin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 44' Rubio Rubin has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Albert Rusnak on 49 minutes.
  • 50' Albert Rusnak catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
  • 55' The -year-old Ruiz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' San Jose Earthquakes 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.
  • 66' San Jose Earthquakes manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luciano Abecasis is hanging Marcos Lopez on the field on 66 minute.
  • 71' United States international Chris Wondolowski has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 72' San Jose Earthquakes make a change. Tanner Beason trudges off to be replaced by Chris Wondolowski on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Justen Glad has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 280 appearances.
  • 79' Another change for Real Salt Lake made on 79 minute. Justin Meram leaves to be changed by Maikel Chang Ramirez.
  • 80' A change in the Real Salt Lake ranks — Rubio Rubin exits the field as Douglas Martinez enters on 80.
  • 83' Chris Wondolowski makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and San Jose Earthquakes are in front.
  • 86' It’s a booking for Real Salt Lake player. Nick Besler gets a Yellow card.
  • 87' Brilliant from the ! Chris Wondolowski makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 87.
  • 87' A change in the San Jose Earthquakes ranks — Cristian Espinoza exits the field as Judson enters on 87.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Real Salt Lake 1-2 San Jose Earthquakes.

Lineups

Real Salt Lake Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Freddy Juarez

San Jose Earthquakes Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matias Almeyda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Wondolowski 6
Cristian Espinoza 4
Rubio Rubin 4
Jefferson Savarino 3
Albert Rusnak 3
Damir Kreilach 3
Javier Lopez 3
Jamar Ricketts 2

Head to Head

2021-05-08 Real Salt Lake 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes 2020-10-29 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Real Salt Lake 2020-07-28 San Jose Earthquakes 5–2 Real Salt Lake 2019-09-12 Real Salt Lake 1–0 San Jose Earthquakes 2019-07-07 San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake Form

2021-05-08 Real Salt Lake 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes L 2021-05-01 Real Salt Lake 3–1 Sporting Kansas City W 2021-04-25 Minnesota United FC 1–2 Real Salt Lake W 2020-11-08 Real Salt Lake 0–2 Sporting Kansas City L 2020-11-02 Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 Real Salt Lake L 2020-10-29 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Real Salt Lake L

San Jose Earthquakes Form

2021-05-08 Real Salt Lake 1–2 San Jose Earthquakes W 2021-05-02 San Jose Earthquakes 4–1 D.C. United SC W 2021-04-24 San Jose Earthquakes 3–1 FC Dallas W 2021-04-17 Houston Dynamo 2–1 San Jose Earthquakes L 2020-11-22 Sporting Kansas City 3–3 San Jose Earthquakes D 2020-11-08 Seattle Sounders FC 4–1 San Jose Earthquakes L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Real Salt Lake xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85 San Jose Earthquakes xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Salt Lake29% Draw26% San Jose Earthquakes45%
Actual: San Jose Earthquakes win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Real Salt Lake or Draw
54%
Draw or San Jose Earthquakes
71%
Real Salt Lake or San Jose Earthquakes
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Salt Lake23% Draw42% San Jose Earthquakes35%
Actual: Real Salt Lake win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
4.7%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Real Salt Lake

Handicap Real Salt Lake covers Push San Jose Earthquakes covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 15% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 20% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Real Salt Lake keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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