San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego FC, MLS 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego FC — MLS at Earthquakes Stadium.
- San Jose Earthquakes 18 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- San Diego FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fotis Bazakos
- Assistant 1 Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
- Assistant 2 Chris Wattam
8 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | San Diego FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Mar | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | Philadelphia Union | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Atlanta United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Sporting Kansas City | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | San Jose Earthquakes | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Mar | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Mar | FC Dallas | A | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Mar | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | St. Louis City | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Montreal Impact FC | H | 5–0 | W |
Season Stats
| San Jose Earthquakes | San Diego FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #28 |
| 33 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 37 | Scored | 32 |
| 24 | Conceded | 29 |
| +13 | GD | +3 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 56% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
San Jose Earthquakes this season
San Jose Earthquakes this season
28%
Clean Sheets
San Diego FC this season
San Diego FC this season
San Jose Earthquakes are 18th (33 pts). San Diego FC are 28th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
San Jose Earthquakes
0-15
7/5
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/1
76+
7/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
San Diego FC
0-15
4/6
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/7
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
San Jose Earthquakes
| Preston Judd | 11 G | 2 A |
| Ousseni Bouda | 5 G | 1 A |
San Diego FC
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 11 G | 2 A |
| Anders Dreyer | 6 G | 5 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Earthquakes Stadium!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. San Diego FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' San Diego FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 11' San Jose Earthquakes receives a card for a hard tackle on 11.
- 13' Niko Tsakiris does the damage! The net is bulging and San Jose Earthquakes surge ahead!
- 18' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both San Jose Earthquakes and San Diego FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 23' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering San Jose Earthquakes that had 279 games and scored 424 goals.
- 28' San Diego FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' Manu Duah catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 32.
- 34' Niko Tsakiris makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and San Jose Earthquakes are in front.
- 39' San Jose Earthquakes are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined San Diego FC backline.
- 40' San Diego FC make a change. David Vazquez trudges off to be replaced by Wilson Eisner on 40 minutes.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' Preston Judd adds to his 9 season tally! San Jose Earthquakes lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Osvald Soe argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' The whistle greets Jack Skahan as he departs to be replaced by Paul Marie.
- 59' Jeppe Tverskov has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
- 64' A quiet spell here at Earthquakes Stadium. San Diego FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 69' San Jose Earthquakes manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dave Romney is hanging Jamar Ricketts on the field on 69 minute.
- 70' Another substitution for San Jose Earthquakes to replace Ousseni Bouda by Nick Fernandez on 70 minute.
- 75' Beau Leroux, a USA , has 5 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonathan Gonzalez on 77.
- 78' San Diego FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander Mighten is hanging Onni Valakari on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Ian Harkes. He replaces Ronaldo Vieira on 86 minute.
- 90' Niko Tsakiris has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
14
Ronaldo Vieira ↓ Ian Harkes 86'
- 42
-
16
Jack Skahan ↓ Paul Marie 57'
- 28
- 10
-
7
Ousseni Bouda ↓ Nick Fernandez 70'
- 19
- 5
-
2
Jamar Ricketts ↓ Dave Romney 69'
-
34
Beau Leroux ↓ Jonathan Gonzalez 70'
- 18
Bench
-
40
Jonathan Gonzalez ↑ 70'
-
6
Ian Harkes ↑ 86'
- 36
-
3
Paul Marie ↑ 57'
-
4
Dave Romney ↑ 69'
- 21
- 25
-
20
Nick Fernandez ↑ 70'
- 17
Coach
Bruce Arena
San Diego FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
9
Lewis Morgan ↓ Bryan Zamble 57'
- 7
- 10
- 8
- 6
-
33
Oscar Verhoeven ↓ Willy Kumado 78'
- 27
-
19
David Vazquez ↓ Wilson Eisner 40'
- 18
- 26
- 17
Bench
-
20
Anibal Godoy ↑ 57'
-
77
Alexander Mighten ↑ 78'
- 21
- 1
-
2
Willy Kumado ↑ 78'
- 29
- 15
-
22
Wilson Eisner ↑ 40'
-
14
Bryan Zamble ↑ 57'
Coach
Mikey Varas
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Niko Tsakiris | 2 |
| Josef Martinez | 2 |
| Marcus Ingvartsen | 1 |
| Anders Dreyer | 1 |
| Preston Judd | 1 |
Head to Head
San Jose Earthquakes Form
2026-04-05
San Jose Earthquakes
3–0
San Diego FC
W
2026-03-22
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2026-03-15
San Jose Earthquakes
0–1
Seattle Sounders FC
L
2026-03-08
Philadelphia Union
0–1
San Jose Earthquakes
W
2026-03-01
San Jose Earthquakes
2–0
Atlanta United FC
W
2026-02-22
San Jose Earthquakes
3–0
Sporting Kansas City
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.19
San Jose Earthquakes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
San Diego FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + San Jose Earthquakes to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: San Jose Earthquakes win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
San Jose Earthquakes or Draw
82%
Draw or San Diego FC
40%
San Jose Earthquakes or San Diego FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: San Jose Earthquakes win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — San Jose Earthquakes
| Handicap | San Jose Earthquakes covers | Push | San Diego FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
San Jose Earthquakes keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
San Diego FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.