MLS
SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 03:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: PayPal Park
SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 13/09 (Sunday) at PayPal Park, 03:30 (UK time).
Read the SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 11-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes SJ Earthquakes the side to beat, with roughly 39% 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.
SJ Earthquakes Preview
SJ Earthquakes reach this fixture 24 match into their MLS. Here is where The Quakes stand:
In this competition
11 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost
1.58 points per game
43 scored, at 1.79 a game
36 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The Quakes, season-wide
11 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Preston Judd, 12 goals
Most assists: Niko Tsakiris, 7 assists
Recent results — SJ Earthquakes
09/09/2026 22:30
05/09/2026 20:30
29/08/2026 20:30
22/08/2026 22:30
19/08/2026 22:30
Houston Dynamo: how they are travelling
Houston Dynamo come in 24 matches into their MLS.
Here is what Orange Crush have produced:
In this competition
13 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.79 points per game
32 scored, at 1.33 a game
27 conceded, at 1.13 a game
Orange Crush, season-wide
13 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Guilherme, 13 goals
Most assists: Guilherme, 6 assists
Recent results — Orange Crush
09/09/2026 20:30
05/09/2026 19:30
29/08/2026 20:30
22/08/2026 20:30
19/08/2026 22:30
The head-to-head favours Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo have generally come out ahead of The Quakes in their recent meetings.
From 31 match(es):
Houston Dynamo: 17 win(s)
SJ Earthquakes: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo prediction.
Form comparison SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
SJ Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.58 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Away |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 36% | 54% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 3.45 | 3.15 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 1.73 | 1.85 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.73 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 55% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.86 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.2 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
L
W
|
1.79 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.17 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.42 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 67% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 1.92 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.67 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 33% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.37 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: SJ Earthquakes to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a SJ Earthquakes win. They have the quality to overcome Houston Dynamo.
Additionally, the support at PayPal Park has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
Match: SJ Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 13/09/2026
Kick-off: 03:30 (UK time)
Venue: PayPal Park
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Stats
The statistics for Goonies vs La Naranja that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.23
League: 3.21
Both Teams to Score
49%
League: 64%
Over 1.5+
83%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
53%
League: 62%
Cards
4.61
League: 4.34
Corners
12.08
League: 9.96
Home Team
SJ Earthquakes
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.58 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Away |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 36% | 54% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 3.45 | 3.15 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 1.73 | 1.85 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.73 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 55% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.86 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.2 | 1.63 |
Away Team
Houston Dynamo
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
L
W
|
1.79 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.17 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.42 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 67% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 1.92 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.67 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 33% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.37 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
Corners
11.04 / Match
+20% Corners / Match
SJ Earthquakes received +20% more corners than Houston Dynamo in the MLS
9.21 / Match
San Diego
(3)
Austin
(7)
Houston Dynamo
(4)
Minnesota United
(3)
LA Galaxy
(5)
St. Louis City
(3)
FC Cincinnati
(6)(1)
Real Salt Lake
(6)
Charlotte
(7)
SJ Earthquakes
(5)
St. Louis City
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(4)
LA Galaxy
(4)
New England Revolution
Cards
2.33 / Match
+2% Cards / Match
Houston Dynamo received +2% more cards than SJ Earthquakes in the MLS
2.38 / Match
San Diego
(5)
Austin
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(1)
Minnesota United
(1)
LA Galaxy
(3)
St. Louis City
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(0)(1)
Real Salt Lake
(4)
Charlotte
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(3)
St. Louis City
(2)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(3)
LA Galaxy
(1)
New England Revolution
Goals Scored
1.79 / Match
+35%
SJ Earthquakes is +35% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
San Diego
(3)
Austin
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(0)
Minnesota United
(1)
LA Galaxy
(0)
St. Louis City
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(2)(2)
Real Salt Lake
(0)
Charlotte
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(1)
St. Louis City
(1)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(1)
LA Galaxy
(2)
New England Revolution
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+25%
SJ Earthquakes condeded +25% more goals than Houston Dynamo
1.13 / Match
San Diego
(2)
Austin
(1)
Houston Dynamo
(0)
Minnesota United
(5)
LA Galaxy
(1)
St. Louis City
(3)
FC Cincinnati
(4)(1)
Real Salt Lake
(0)
Charlotte
(0)
SJ Earthquakes
(2)
St. Louis City
(0)
Vancouver Whitecaps
(0)
LA Galaxy
(0)
New England Revolution
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 48 | 19 | 29 | 53 | 2.21 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52 | 21 | 31 | 46 | 2 |
| 3 |
Inter Miami
|
24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 59 | 44 | 15 | 44 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Houston Dynamo
|
24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 43 | 1.79 |
| 5 |
FC Dallas
|
24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 41 | 6 | 40 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
New England Revolution
|
24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 9 | 40 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Los Angeles FC
|
25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 40 | 1.6 |
| 8 |
Chicago Fire
|
23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 39 | 1.7 |
| 9 |
Charlotte
|
24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 39 | 1.63 |
| 10 |
St. Louis City
|
24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 38 | 1.58 |
| 11 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 36 | 7 | 38 | 1.58 |
| 12 |
Colorado Rapids
|
24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Portland Timbers
|
24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 32 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Orlando City
|
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 41 | 56 | -15 | 31 | 1.29 |
| 15 |
FC Cincinnati
|
23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 31 | 1.35 |
| 16 |
San Diego
|
24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 37 | 5 | 30 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
Philadelphia Union
|
24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 39 | 2 | 30 | 1.25 |
| 18 |
LA Galaxy
|
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 39 | -9 | 29 | 1.16 |
| 19 |
New York City
|
24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 37 | 33 | 4 | 29 | 1.21 |
| 20 |
Real Salt Lake
|
23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 29 | 1.26 |
| 21 |
Minnesota United
|
24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 29 | 1.21 |
| 22 |
Toronto
|
24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 38 | 43 | -5 | 29 | 1.21 |
| 23 |
DC United
|
23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 28 | 1.22 |
| 24 |
Seattle Sounders
|
22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 27 | 1.23 |
| 25 |
New York RB
|
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 48 | -16 | 27 | 1.13 |
| 26 |
Austin
|
24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 26 | 1.08 |
| 27 |
Columbus Crew
|
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 23 | 0.96 |
| 28 |
Atlanta United FC
|
24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 43 | -14 | 22 | 0.92 |
| 29 |
Montreal Impact
|
24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 50 | -19 | 21 | 0.88 |
| 30 |
Sporting KC
|
23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 58 | -35 | 15 | 0.65 |
Odds
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