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San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

San Jose Earthquakes San Jose EarthquakesvsLos Angeles Los Angeles
Our predictionLos Angeles to win
Model score: Low · 28/100
Score hint: 1-2

The model puts Los Angeles at 44%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · San Jose Earthquakes35%
Draw21%
2 · Los Angeles44%
1 · San Jose EarthquakesDraw2 · Los Angeles
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.69+7.3%
1X2San Jose Earthquakes3.13+5.1%
1X2Los Angeles2.08-1.9%
1X2Draw3.96-3.2%
BTTSYes1.41-7.3%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Expected goals

1.40San Jose Earthquakes
xG
1.49Los Angeles
Over 2.5 goals55%
Both teams to score58%

Recent form

San Jose EarthquakesLLDDD
Los AngelesLWDDW
Team strength rating
San Jose Earthquakes
44
Los Angeles
54

Most likely scorelines

1-111.6%
1-28.7%
0-18.3%
2-18.1%
1-07.8%
0-26.2%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
San Jose Earthquakes Los Angeles

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Los Angeles win2.08Fair (-1.9%)
Double chanceLos Angeles or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts San Jose Earthquakes at 35%. The model puts the draw at 21%. The model puts Los Angeles at 44%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-2.

The market leans toward Los Angeles. San Jose Earthquakes is priced at 3.125. The draw is priced at 3.96. Los Angeles is priced at 2.08.

San Jose Earthquakes have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings. Los Angeles have won 5 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.

San Jose Earthquakes have 0 wins in their last 5 matches. Los Angeles have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.

San Jose Earthquakes average 2 goals per game this season. San Jose Earthquakes average 50% possession. Los Angeles average 1 goals per game this season. Los Angeles average 48% possession.

The model gives 58% for both teams to score. The model gives 55% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, San Jose Earthquakes or Los Angeles?

Our model rates Los Angeles as the most likely outcome at 44% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles?

A scoreline around 1-2 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 8 San Jose Earthquakes wins, 2 draws, 5 Los Angeles wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

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Match statistics

Player of the matchGunn A.San Jose Earthquakes9.2

San Jose Earthquakes

Starting XI
  • 1Gunn A.9.2
  • 2Ricketts6.6
  • 4Romney6.9
  • 5Munie6.3
  • 7Bouda6.2
  • 10Tsakiris6.2
  • 14Vieira R6.6
  • 23Lowen7.3
  • 25Floriani7.9
  • 28Kikanovic6.6
  • 34Leroux B.7.2
Unavailable
  • Adimabua (Missing Player)
  • Edwards (Missing Player)
  • Judd P. (Questionable)
  • Roberts (Questionable)
  • Werner (Missing Player)
  • Jones (Missing Player)
Coach: Bruce Arena

Los Angeles

Starting XI
  • 1Lloris6.6
  • 6Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz6.1
  • 7Son H. M.6.9
  • 8Delgado6.6
  • 9Sieb6.4
  • 14Palencia S.6.3
  • 23Cheberko6.8
  • 33Long7.0
  • 66Choiniere M.7.0
  • 91Burgess N.6.9
  • 99Bouanga D.8.6
Unavailable
  • Hasal (Missing Player)
  • Porteous R. (Missing Player)
  • Tillman (Missing Player)
Coach: Mauro Javier Dos Santos

League table

USA. MLS
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps24146453:2346
2Houston Dynamo25138432:2843
3Dallas25126749:4243
4San Jose Earthquakes25128544:3641
5St. Louis City25116842:3541
6Los Angeles26118741:2740
7Colorado Rapids251112233:3235
8Portland Timbers25911547:4732
9San Diego25811642:4230
10Los Angeles Galaxy26710931:4030
11Real Salt Lake24811537:3929
12Minnesota United25710837:4329
13Austin25710832:4429
14Seattle Sounders2379725:3028
15Sporting Kansas City24516326:5918
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