MLS
Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Shell Energy Stadium, 01:30 (UK time).
Read the Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Houston Dynamo or Draw
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Houston Dynamo the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Houston Dynamo Preview
Houston Dynamo reach this fixture 21 match into their MLS. Here is where Orange Crush stand:
In this competition
12 won, 2 drawn, 7 lost
1.81 points per game
30 scored, at 1.43 a game
26 conceded, at 1.24 a game
Orange Crush, season-wide
12 won, 2 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Guilherme, 12 goals
Most assists: Guilherme, 5 assists
Recent results — Houston Dynamo
22/08/2026 20:30
19/08/2026 22:30
15/08/2026 20:30
08/08/2026 16:30
01/08/2026 20:30
SJ Earthquakes: how they are travelling
SJ Earthquakes come in 21 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Quakes have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost
1.57 points per game
39 scored, at 1.86 a game
33 conceded, at 1.57 a game
The Quakes, season-wide
10 won, 3 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Preston Judd, 11 goals
Most assists: Paul Marie, 4 assists
Recent results — The Quakes
22/08/2026 22:30
19/08/2026 22:30
15/08/2026 22:30
01/08/2026 21:46
25/07/2026 22:30
The head-to-head favours Houston Dynamo
Recent meetings have tended to go Houston Dynamo's way against SJ Earthquakes.
From 30 match(es):
Houston Dynamo: 17 win(s)
SJ Earthquakes: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes prediction.
Form comparison Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
1.81 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 70% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 3.27 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.3 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.7 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.42 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.27 | 1.59 |
Away Team
SJ Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
D
|
1.57 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
D
|
1.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 3.45 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 1.73 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 55% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 18% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.86 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.2 | 1.74 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes
Match: Houston Dynamo vs SJ Earthquakes
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
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Stats
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Goal Average
2.7
League: 3.19
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
60%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
45%
League: 61%
Cards
5.1
League: 4.35
Corners
9.3
League: 9.94
Home Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
1.81 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 70% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 3.27 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.3 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.7 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.42 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.27 | 1.59 |
Away Team
SJ Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
D
|
1.57 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
D
|
1.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.43 | 3.45 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 1.73 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.73 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 55% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 18% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.86 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.2 | 1.74 |
Corners
9.09 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
SJ Earthquakes received +24% more corners than Houston Dynamo in the MLS
11.24 / Match
St. Louis City
(5)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(2)
LA Galaxy
(4)
New England Revolution
(4)
Sporting KC
(6)
Austin
(1)
DC United
(3)(3)
Minnesota United
(5)
LA Galaxy
(3)
St. Louis City
(6)
FC Cincinnati
(6)
LA Galaxy
(3)
Orlando City
(6)
Portland Timbers
Cards
2.48 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
Houston Dynamo received +8% more cards than SJ Earthquakes in the MLS
2.29 / Match
St. Louis City
(3)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(2)
LA Galaxy
(3)
New England Revolution
(1)
Sporting KC
(1)
Austin
(2)
DC United
(2)(1)
Minnesota United
(3)
LA Galaxy
(1)
St. Louis City
(0)
FC Cincinnati
(4)
LA Galaxy
(4)
Orlando City
(4)
Portland Timbers
Goals Scored
1.43 / Match
+30%
SJ Earthquakes is +30% better in terms of goals scored
1.86 / Match
St. Louis City
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
LA Galaxy
(1)
New England Revolution
(2)
Sporting KC
(2)
Austin
(3)
DC United
(1)(1)
Minnesota United
(0)
LA Galaxy
(1)
St. Louis City
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(1)
LA Galaxy
(0)
Orlando City
(3)
Portland Timbers
Goals Conceded
1.24 / Match
+21%
SJ Earthquakes condeded +21% more goals than Houston Dynamo
1.57 / Match
St. Louis City
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(0)
LA Galaxy
(0)
New England Revolution
(0)
Sporting KC
(0)
Austin
(0)
DC United
(1)(5)
Minnesota United
(1)
LA Galaxy
(3)
St. Louis City
(4)
FC Cincinnati
(1)
LA Galaxy
(4)
Orlando City
(1)
Portland Timbers
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 17 | 26 | 49 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 18 | 27 | 40 | 2 |
| 3 |
Inter Miami
|
21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 49 | 40 | 9 | 39 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 38 | 1.81 |
| 5 |
Chicago Fire
|
20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 36 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Los Angeles FC
|
22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 22 | 14 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
New England Revolution
|
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 26 | 7 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 8 |
FC Dallas
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
St. Louis City
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 33 | 6 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 12 |
FC Cincinnati
|
21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 13 |
Real Salt Lake
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Portland Timbers
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Minnesota United
|
21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 16 |
Colorado Rapids
|
21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
New York City
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 30 | 5 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 18 |
San Diego
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 19 |
LA Galaxy
|
22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 20 |
New York RB
|
21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 22 |
DC United
|
21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 51 | -17 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 24 | 1.14 |
| 25 |
Austin
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 40 | -14 | 21 | 1 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 38 | -7 | 21 | 1 |
| 27 |
Atlanta United FC
|
21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 21 | 1 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 21 | 1 |
| 29 |
Columbus Crew
|
21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 20 | 0.95 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 51 | -31 | 15 | 0.71 |
Odds
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