San Jose Earthquakes vs Columbus Crew SC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
San Jose Earthquakes vs Columbus Crew SC — MLS .
- San Jose Earthquakes 34 games · 52 pts (2026/26)
- Columbus Crew SC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Referee Eduardo Mariscal
- Referee Thomas Zablocki
- Referee Kevin Stott
- Referee
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 9.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 77 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 46 |
| 10 | New York City FC | 34 | 42 |
| 11 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 33 |
| 14 | D.C. United SC | 34 | 33 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact FC | 34 | 26 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 64 |
| 17 | FC Dallas | 34 | 58 |
| 18 | St. Louis City | 34 | 54 |
| 19 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 52 |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 51 |
| 21 | Los Angeles FC | 34 | 47 |
| 22 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 46 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 46 |
| 24 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 45 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 44 |
| 26 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 44 |
| 27 | Colorado Rapids SC | 34 | 43 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 34 | 38 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 34 | 34 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Columbus Crew SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Jul | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jul | New York Red Bulls | A | 3–2 | W |
| 20 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Chicago Fire FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jul | Orlando City SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| San Jose Earthquakes | Columbus Crew SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #7 |
| 52 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 10 / 10 | W / D / L | 14 / 5 / 15 |
| 57 | Scored | 59 |
| 51 | Conceded | 52 |
| +6 | GD | +7 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 41% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season
San Jose Earthquakes this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
San Jose Earthquakes are 19th (52 pts). Columbus Crew SC are 7th (47 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
San Jose Earthquakes
0-15
14/7
16-30
6/7
31-45
6/7
46-60
7/8
61-75
6/3
76+
10/16
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
4/8
16-30
12/7
31-45
7/7
46-60
10/2
61-75
7/5
76+
6/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
San Jose Earthquakes
| Preston Judd | 17 G | 3 A |
| Ousseni Bouda | 7 G | 1 A |
| Timo Werner | 6 G | 4 A |
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew SC is underway.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tommy Thompson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 9' Columbus Crew SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonathan Mensah is hanging Hector Jimenez on the field on 9 minute.
- 14' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 19' 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.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His San Jose Earthquakes side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' The 35-year-old Danny Hoesen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matias Almeyda will be considering his options from the bench.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' Magnus Eriksson does the damage! The net is bulging and San Jose Earthquakes surge ahead!
- 46' San Jose Earthquakes currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 62' David Accam has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Argudo on 62 minute.
- 65' Gyasi Zardes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 70' Daniel Vega has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 72' The San Jose Earthquakes bench stirs into life. Tommy Thompson is withdrawn and Shea Salinas gets his opportunity.
- 75' A moment of madness from David Accam on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Columbus Crew SC will be frustrated.
- 76' Romario Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aboubacar Keita on 76 minute.
- 79' Chris Wondolowski has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cristian Espinoza on 79 minute.
- 83' Magnus Eriksson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 88' 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.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Starting XI
- 93
- 37
- 9
- 7
- 11
- 24
- 23
- 14
-
22
Tommy Thompson ↓ Shea Salinas 72'
- 10
- 17
Bench
- 31
-
6
Shea Salinas ↑ 72'
- 96
- 28
-
8
Chris Wondolowski ↑ 79'
- 27
- 33
Coach
Matias Almeyda
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 11
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 16
- 21
-
2
Luis Argudo ↓ David Accam 62'
- 30
- 18
Bench
-
29
David Accam ↑ 62'
-
4
Jonathan Mensah ↑ 9'
- 13
- 20
- 24
-
17
Romario Williams ↑ 76'
- 34
Coach
Caleb Porter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Lucas Zelarayan | 2 |
| Francisco Calvo | 2 |
| Harrison Afful | 1 |
| Sean Zawadzki | 1 |
| Mike Grella | 1 |
| Max Arfsten | 1 |
| Danny Hoesen | 1 |
Head to Head
San Jose Earthquakes Form
2019-08-04
San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2019-07-28
San Jose Earthquakes
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2019-07-21
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1–3
San Jose Earthquakes
W
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
Columbus Crew SC Form
2019-08-04
San Jose Earthquakes
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2019-07-27
New York Red Bulls
2–3
Columbus Crew SC
W
2019-07-20
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
Montreal Impact FC
W
2019-07-18
Chicago Fire FC
2–2
Columbus Crew SC
D
2019-07-13
Orlando City SC
1–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2019-07-06
Columbus Crew SC
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.62
San Jose Earthquakes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Columbus Crew SC xG
I would bet for:
San Jose Earthquakes or Columbus Crew SC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
San Jose Earthquakes or Draw
69%
Draw or Columbus Crew SC
57%
San Jose Earthquakes or Columbus Crew SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: San Jose Earthquakes win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — San Jose Earthquakes
| Handicap | San Jose Earthquakes covers | Push | Columbus Crew SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

