Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes

Houston Dynamo host San Jose Earthquakes in this MLS match at Shell Energy Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Write Off Quakes For This Clash

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering San Jose +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -123. They should be able to avoid a loss against Houston and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

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3-3 Draw in Most Recent H2H

Houston Dynamo drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place. Dynamo enjoyed 52% possession and three shots on target, while Artur scored the goal.

San Jose Earthquakes have suffered three straight away defeats. They lost 2-1 in their previous game at home to San Diego FC at PayPal Park. Bruce Arena's side had 45% of possession and four shots on goal, with Josef Martinez on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against San Jose, with the last encounter ending in a 3-3 draw at PayPal Park. The past 10 H2H games have featured six triumphs for Houston, two for San Jose and two draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	SJ Earthquakes	27	8	8	11	50	47	3	50:47	32
22	Houston Dynamo	26	7	8	11	33	42	-9	33:42	29

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Houston have had 52.5% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 8.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.4 corners.

Jack McGlynn and Ezequiel Ponce lead the way with 3 goals, while Artur has 1. Amine Bassi and Ethan Bartlow have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

San Jose have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. The Bay Area outfit have averaged 53.0% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Josef Martinez has recorded 5 goals, Preston Judd 3, with Cristian Arango and Beau Leroux both managing 2. Cristian Espinoza and DeJuan Jones have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Houston Dynamo predicted lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Bond (GK), Griffin Dorsey, Antônio Carlos, Pablo Ortiz, Felipe Andrade, Jack McGlynn, Artur, Junior Urso, Sebastian Kowalczyk, Ezequiel Ponce, Ondrej Lingr.

San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (3-4-3): Daniel (GK), Bruno Wilson, Daniel Munie, David Romney, DeJuan Jones, Beau Leroux, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Vitor Costa, Cristian Espinoza, Josef Martinez, Cristian Arango.

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

San Jose +0.5 could be a value play in this MLS match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of -123 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making MLS recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by SJ Earthquakes in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 13 of their last 20 games.

Quakes +0.5 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

San Jose Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 1 - 1 San Jose

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +650 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Ondrej Lingr Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

Ondrej Lingr (Houston) is available at -125 to record at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Ondrej Lingr Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-114

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Jack McGlynn to Score +280

Jack McGlynn (Houston) has scored three goals in his past five MLS games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +280 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jack McGlynn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-102

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -122

There has been under 10.5 corners in eight consecutive Houston matches. There’s a price of -122 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Houston

Total

9.00 4.60 4.40

Home

10.10 5.90 4.20

Away

10.50 4.30 6.20

San Jose

Total

10.20 5.30 4.90

Home

9.90 5.30 4.60

Away

10.30 4.90 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-123

Houston Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-114

San Jose Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+700

2

+160

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Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Dynamo Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

For this MLS encounter, the bookmakers have Houston Dynamo as the -100 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 50% chance of triumphing. San Jose Earthquakes are the +215 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Houston can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -189. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, San Jose are +130.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is on offer at -200 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+310

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+148

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-417

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-100

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+140

Ezequiel Ponce Favourite to Score the First Goal

Ezequiel Ponce is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +410 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +140.

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

First

+140

Anytime

+410

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+235

Anytime

+575

Amine Bassi (Houston)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

First

+440

Anytime

+1400

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Júnior Urso (Houston)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Duane Holmes (Houston)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Erik Sviatchenko (Houston)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Brooklyn Raines (Houston)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Costa de Brito (SJ Earthquakes)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Cristian Arango (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+140

Josef Martínez (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+125

Amine Bassi (Houston)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-100

Jack McGlynn (Houston)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-102

Ondrej Lingr (Houston)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-114

Ousseni Bouda (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-161

Cristian Espinoza (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-192

Ezequiel Ponce (Houston)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-200

Griffin Dorsey (Houston)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Duane Holmes (Houston)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-313

Júnior Urso (Houston)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-333

Niko Tsakiris (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-417

Erik Sviatchenko (Houston)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Vitor Costa de Brito (SJ Earthquakes)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Houston Have Won Past Five H2H Shell Energy Stadium Meetings

Houston have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

San Jose have suffered three consecutive away losses. Bruce Arena's men have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Houston beat San Jose 2-1 when they last met at Shell Energy Stadium. In the previous 5 H2H games at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston have secured a victory on every occasion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Houston Dynamo Home Stats		4-2-4	2.70	1.20	1.50	5	5	5	5
San Jose Earthquakes Away Stats		3-2-5	3.00	1.40	1.60	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Houston vs San Jose team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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