MLS
LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 03:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at Dignity Health Sports Park, 03:30 (UK time).
Read the LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on LA Galaxy 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 LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or SJ Earthquakes
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes LA Galaxy the side to beat, with roughly 41% 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.
LA Galaxy Preview
LA Galaxy reach this fixture 20 match into their MLS. Here is where The Galaxy stand:
In this competition
5 won, 7 drawn, 8 lost
1.1 points per game
24 scored, at 1.2 a game
30 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The Galaxy, season-wide
5 won, 7 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gabriel Fortes Chaves, 5 goals
Most assists: Marco Reus, 6 assists
Recent results — LA Galaxy
15/08/2026 20:30
01/08/2026 22:30
25/07/2026 22:30
22/07/2026 22:30
17/07/2026 22:25
SJ Earthquakes: how they are travelling
SJ Earthquakes come in 19 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Quakes have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost
1.74 points per game
38 scored, at 2 a game
27 conceded, at 1.42 a game
The Quakes, season-wide
10 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Preston Judd, 11 goals
Most assists: Paul Marie, 4 assists
Recent results — The Quakes
15/08/2026 22:30
01/08/2026 21:46
25/07/2026 22:30
22/07/2026 22:30
23/05/2026 21:30
The head-to-head favours LA Galaxy
Recent meetings have tended to go LA Galaxy's way against SJ Earthquakes.
From 47 match(es):
LA Galaxy: 18 win(s)
SJ Earthquakes: 16 win(s)
Drawn: 13
It is a pattern worth weighing in the LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes prediction.
Form comparison LA Galaxy 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
LA Galaxy
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
1.1 |
| Home |
D
L
L
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 70% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.68 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.45 | 1.55 |
Away Team
SJ Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.74 |
| Home |
D
L
L
L
D
|
1.4 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
W
|
2.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 40% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 3.2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.8 | 2.22 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.4 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 30% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.91 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.18 | 1.79 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
👉 Prediction: LA Galaxy to Win the First Half
Our top pick for LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes is LA Galaxy to take the lead by halftime.
Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with LA Galaxy’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.
Fixture information - LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes
Match: LA Galaxy vs SJ Earthquakes
Competition: MLS
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 03:30 (UK time)
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park
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Stats
The statistics for Los Galácticos vs Goonies that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.09
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
74%
League: 62%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
64%
League: 61%
Cards
4.81
League: 4.37
Corners
10.78
League: 10.03
Home Team
LA Galaxy
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
D
L
L
|
1.1 |
| Home |
D
L
L
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 70% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.68 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.45 | 1.55 |
Away Team
SJ Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.74 |
| Home |
D
L
L
L
D
|
1.4 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
W
|
2.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 40% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 3.2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.8 | 2.22 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.4 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 50% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 30% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.91 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.18 | 1.79 |
Corners
8.95 / Match
+31% Corners / Match
SJ Earthquakes received +31% more corners than LA Galaxy in the MLS
11.74 / Match
Houston Dynamo
(3)
FC Dallas
(6)
SJ Earthquakes
(6)
St. Louis City
(4)
Los Angeles FC
(9)
Houston Dynamo
(9)
Seattle Sounders
(1)(3)
St. Louis City
(6)
FC Cincinnati
(6)
LA Galaxy
(3)
Orlando City
(6)
Portland Timbers
(12)
FC Dallas
(6)
Seattle Sounders
Cards
2.45 / Match
+6% Cards / Match
LA Galaxy received +6% more cards than SJ Earthquakes in the MLS
2.32 / Match
Houston Dynamo
(1)
FC Dallas
(2)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
St. Louis City
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Houston Dynamo
(1)
Seattle Sounders
(4)(1)
St. Louis City
(0)
FC Cincinnati
(4)
LA Galaxy
(4)
Orlando City
(4)
Portland Timbers
(3)
FC Dallas
(2)
Seattle Sounders
Goals Scored
1.2 / Match
+67%
SJ Earthquakes is +67% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Houston Dynamo
(0)
FC Dallas
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)
Los Angeles FC
(0)
Houston Dynamo
(1)
Seattle Sounders
(2)(1)
St. Louis City
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(1)
LA Galaxy
(0)
Orlando City
(3)
Portland Timbers
(2)
FC Dallas
(2)
Seattle Sounders
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+5%
LA Galaxy condeded +5% more goals than SJ Earthquakes
1.42 / Match
Houston Dynamo
(1)
FC Dallas
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(1)
St. Louis City
(3)
Los Angeles FC
(3)
Houston Dynamo
(1)
Seattle Sounders
(0)(3)
St. Louis City
(4)
FC Cincinnati
(1)
LA Galaxy
(4)
Orlando City
(1)
Portland Timbers
(3)
FC Dallas
(3)
Seattle Sounders
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 2.26 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 38 | 2 |
| 3 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 2.06 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 1.84 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles FC
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 7 |
Chicago Fire
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 8 |
New England Revolution
|
19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 10 |
St. Louis City
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 11 |
Charlotte
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Real Salt Lake
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 13 |
FC Cincinnati
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 14 |
New York City
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Colorado Rapids
|
19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
New York RB
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Portland Timbers
|
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 35 | -1 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 20 |
San Diego
|
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 21 |
Seattle Sounders
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 22 |
LA Galaxy
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Toronto
|
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 25 |
Columbus Crew
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 26 |
Philadelphia Union
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 19 | 1 |
| 27 |
Austin
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Atlanta United FC
|
19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 15 | 0.79 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 48 | -30 | 14 | 0.74 |
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